Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
[ PREPARED BY IQAC, TINGKHONG COLLEGE ] TINGKHONG COLLEGE P.O. – TINGKHONG PIN – 786612 DIST. – DIBRUGARH, ASSAM
Submitted to National Assessment and Accreditation Council P.O. BOX NO – 1075 Nagarbhavi, Bangalore – 560072 Phone - +91-80-2321 0261/62/63/64/65 Fax - +91-80-2321 0268, 2321 0270
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 1
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 2
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 3
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 4
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Tingkhong College was established on 1st September, 1972. It is the first institution of Higher Education established in the 119 Tingkhong Legislative Assembly Constituency of Assam aiming at offering quality education to its students in fulfillment of all the specifications laid down by the University Grants Commission, Dibrugarh University (the affiliating university) and the Government of Assam. The college is now prepared to welcome NAAC peer Team for the second visit(Cycle-2) for its assessment and accreditation.
Vision: The vision of Tingkhong college authority and the stakeholders is to build up the college as a centre of excellence in Higher Education and to equip and empower students with knowledge, skill, competence and creativity to face the global challenges. Mission: With this vision, the institution sets its befitting mission as follows: To equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, skill, competence and creativity to meet the global challenges. To achieve innovations in teaching-learning, research and extension activities. To create awareness on value education, cultural heritage and environment. To promote the knowledge output for development of the society. To achieve inclusive growth for optimal socio-economic change. Moreover, the goals and objectives of Tingkhong College as mentioned in the Memorandum of Association are as follows: I. To spread the light of higher education in the vast rural area of Tingkhong through the development of the college. II. To provide higher education at an easy access to the needy poor rural students, specially the girls students from tea gardens communities of the locality. III. To provide adequate facilities to the students of the college for all round development of their capabilities in physical, intellectual and cultural field. It is expected that Tingkhong college is in the right direction to achieve its goals and TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 5
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
objectives, combining academic excellence with a search of social awareness. The institution has been trying to transfer the mission into reality by transacting the course curriculum and achieving both the scholastic and non-scholastic works while imparting the curriculum.
With the vision to achieve excellence in higher education, empowerment through knowledge, inclusive growth for socio-economic change, sustainable development and preparing students for facing global challenges the college attempts to explore and promote their competence and creativity through teaching-learning and extension activities .In these attempts include adoption and promotion of knowledge output, women’s education, optimum use of infrastructural activities available in the institution , participation of all the stakeholders in the development of the institution , creation of awareness of value education, cultural heritage and healthy atmosphere for teaching and learning.
The IQAC of Tingkhong college was constituted on 07/07/2007 after the first(Cycle-1) assessment and accreditation by NAAC Peer Team in 2005. Our college was accredited with C+ grade. The IQAC of the college has been trying to develop quality assurance mechanism since its inception.
A brief survey of the academic and co-curricular activities criterion wise has been given below.
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects
Tingkhong college is affiliated to Dibrugarh University, Assam. It offers BA Semester programme in seven subjects i.e., Assamese, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Education. Except English, the other subjects offer both Major and Non-Major programmes.
The college provides ample opportunities to the backward classes including SC/ST and students from Tea Gardens. Some students have achieved brilliant results in their examinations. This year, Ms Champawati Gogoi secured the First Class First position in History Major in the BA Final (6th semester) Examination, 2014.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 6
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The affiliating University provides entire course syllabus, duration of the session, the date of examinations, question papers, etc.
The institution encourages the faculty members to go for research oriented works, attend RC/OP in their respective subjects, participate National and International seminar, conference, workshop etc. to present their research papers. The college also encourages them to publish these papers.
For effective curriculum delivery and classroom transaction, all the teaching departments chalk out their own lesson plans for both the general and major course which include lecture hours, topic to be taught and other co- curricular activities to be conducted during the academic session and the progress is regularly monitored by the heads of the departments.
On the basis of theoretical knowledge, socio-economic surveys, project works etc. are conducted by the students. At the end of every academic session course completion overviews and review of examinations result at different levels are done by the authority in the academic committee meetings. The college encourages the faculty members to innovative teaching- learning process through seminars, symposiums etc in collaboration with NGOs like Asom Lekhika Sanstha, Anchalik Chatra Santha, industries like OIL, Tea Industry , Bank and LIC, District Administration, District Medical Depatrment etc .
Being an affiliated college of Dibrugarh University the institution strictly follows the curriculum framed by the university. The institution has introduced a good number of certificate courses in (i) Certificate Course in Yoga (ii) Certificate Course in Recitation (iii) Certificate Course in Music (iv) Certificate Course in Satriya Dance (v) Certificate Course in Personality Development and Leadership Training (vi) Certificate Course in Physical Education. The institution plans to start Post-Graduate programmes in Assamese, History, Sociology and Political Science near future. The branch of Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) of the college produced the first batch of graduates (BA) this year (2014)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 7
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
CRITERION II:
The college website and prospectus provide all relevant information about admission, institutional facilities, rules and regulations etc. at the time of admission. The admission is made on the basis of merit in the previous examination. The college offers opportunities to SC,ST,OBC etc. abiding by the directives of the Govt. of Assam and the Dibrugarh University. The college also provides remedial coaching classes for the students of Higher Secondary section for the betterment of their academic performance. Free-ships and other concessions are available to the economically weaker students. The detailed layout of the teaching plan is offered in the Academic Calendar. The college has a tiny but efficient and dedicated group of teachers. Teachers participate in seminars, workshops, conferences organized by various institutions. The faculty members adopt innovative approaches to teaching- learning process by introducing Internet, LCD projector, field work, socio- economic surveys. Students are provided with academic , personal and psycho- social support, and guidance services by the faculty members and various cells. The college library collects books and various journals, newspapers, with the funds granted by the authority. Books for preparation for competitive examinations, internet facilities are provided to the students. Syllabli, question papers of the College, University examinations are kept in the library. Almost all the departments have own departmental libraries. Students Counselling and Career Guidance Cell helps students to cope with the demands of competitive examinations. The teaching-learning atmosphere prevailing in this institution and the good percentage of results (50% to 80%) attracts the students every year. In the academic session 2013-14, the college bagged 23 First Class and 01 University Topper in History Major (Ms Champawati Gogoi) in the BA final (6th sem) Examination, 2014. The institute monitors the quality of teaching- learning through IQAC and other relevant cells, which collect feedback from the students and other stakeholders. Parents-teachers meetings are held regularly. Certificate, cash, books rewards are given to students for good performance. The study centre of the Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University of our college also facilitates large number of students to pursue study in UG level.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 8
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
CRITERION III:
Tingkhong College constituded a Research Sub-Committee to encourage and extend all possible helps to the researchers to promote research works. Of course, minimum infrastructure facilities are provided by the institution for research works. Internet and journals are made available to all faculty members to facilitate research works in the college. Teachers are encouraged in the department to pursue minor/major research project. Seminars are organized by the departments in the last four years. Two faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. Degree by different Universities during the current year. At present, 04 faculty members are enrolled in different universities of the state for their Ph.D. work. More than 15 faculty members have presented papers in national conferences and seminars. Faculty members have presented a good number of research papers in various National Seminars in their individual capacity and in collaboration with associates which are published in the proceedings of the relevant seminars. There are also other publications like chapter in books etc. Moreover, the Dept. of History publishes a research journal ‘Journal of Buranji Chora’ and the Dept. of Assamese publishes a journal called ‘Abhiyatra’ from the current year (2014). The college also involves in extension activities in different categories like community development, Social work, Health awareness, Health camp, Blood donation camp, Environment awareness, Gender sensitization etc. A neighbouring village ‘No. 2 Tipomia Bongali village’ has been adopted by the college for creating awareness in health-care/hygiene/education etc. Organization of blood donation camps, AIDS awareness programmes etc are the works related to community orientation. The NSS Unit organizes extension programmes like cleaning ,tree plantation and other social work . The Women’s Studies Cell addresses issues related to women staff and girls students like social responsibilities of women and awareness about sexual harassment etc. It takes initiatives for guidance and counselling of girls students in various aspects.
Collaboration includes the extension works with the NGOs like Asom Lekhika Sanstha, Tingkhong Anchalik chatra Sanstha, etc. and the Dibrugarh District administration, LICI, Naharkatia Branch etc.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 9
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
CRITERION IV:
The plinth area of the buildings of Tingkhong College is 22773 sqft. The floor area of the newly built library building is 3300 sqft. Construction of new classrooms, seminar hall(2360 sqft), digital conference room(3444 sqft), conference hall(2500 sqft), nine departmental cabins and central computer laboratory in the post-accreditation period has been completed. Two (02) classrooms have audio facilities. The seminar hall of the college is equipped with advanced audio-visual facilities like LCD Projector, sound system etc. to organize seminars, lectures and other academic activities and administrative meetings. There is a big auditorium for academic as well as cultural activities. The newly built college library is well equipped. Total library Books now stands at 9625 with complete Accession Numbering System & Cataloguing of all books and journals. Total 03 computers have been installed in the library. One Xerox machine has been installed. There is a central computer laboratory with 25 computers and five of them have internet connections. Computer facility has been extended to all students and staff. A powerful generator has been installed this year.
CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
The institution publishes its update prospectus annually. Information viz. admission procedure, fee structure, library facilities, attendance rules, course offered, financial and student support services etc. are provided clearly in the prospectus. The college publishes an annual magazine which disseminates various information viz. infrastructural establishments, students activities, academic achievements etc. The college has also its own website ‘www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in’.
During the session 2010-11, four ST students received Rs. 15,355/-, during 2011-12, thirteen ST students and three SC student received Rs. 55,885/- and Rs. 10,185/- respectively as scholarship from the government. Scholarship is given to the SC/ST/OBC and economically weaker section from the State Government. The college provides free admission to the desiring and deserving students.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 10
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Special coaching and guidance are provided by the institution in sports and games. There are provisions for providing financial assistance and internal facilities to such students. Health camps are organized by the college to create awareness about health among the students.
The Students Counselling and Career Guidance Cell provides guidance to the students. The faculty members also personally provide career guidance to the students.
In skill development, spoken English classes are taken, computer training is imparted and free coaching in football, volleyball, kabaddi, sepaktacraw is given to the students. There are provisions for remedial and tutorial class for the slow learners.
The institution collects feedback from each batch of outgoing students. The information data supported by them are used for improvement of teaching-learning practices and the infrastructure development.
In the field of publication, the college publishes its wall magazine ‘Matir Swapna’ and magazine ‘Tingkhongian’. Moreover, the Dept. of History publishes a research journal called ‘Journal of Buranji Chora’ and News Letter called ‘Pera Kagaz’. Dept. of Assamese publishes a journal called ‘Abhiyatra’. This year all departments have published their own wall magazines.
The college has an elected body of Students’ Union under the presidentship of the Principal.
The Alumni Association of the college keeps records of the alumnae and keeps on contact with them.
CRITERION VI:
The Governing Body of the college is the highest decision making authority with the Principal as its Secretary. The Principal plays the leading role in the governance and management of the institution. The college has an efficient internal management system under the leadership of the Principal for designing and implementation of its policies and plans effectively through the various committees constituted by the GB. All the stakeholders – students, parents, local persons, govt./non-govt. bodies etc participate actively and
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 11
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014 cordially in institutional plans abiding by the stipulated norms and conditions. Team work leads to the best practices of the college. Thus, dynamic leadership and effective administrative system promotes co-operation, sharing of knowledge and innovations in the institution. The development of the institution comprises extension of building, providing additional facilities, introduction of new courses, inclusion of new faculty etc. The college arranges confidential evaluation of the faculty members and the overall institution performance by the students through feedback which is perused by the Principal, who takes necessary actions/initiatives for further improvement of the facilities offered by the institution. All permanent staff come under the Group Insurance schemes. Loans from MBF are easily available as per the extant rules. Those who are employed on adhoc/contractual basis are offered a consolidated pay-scale. Income/expenditure are closely monitored by the Principal. Audit (internal and external) works are done by the auditors of the State Government.
CRITERION VII:
The Green Audit Cell of the college undertakes various activities related to environment awareness in and outside the college. The cell organizes awareness camps to increase the environment awareness among students. Innovative practices cover the use of ICT in teaching-learning process . The model questionnaire issued by the NAAC serves as the basis for obtaining feedback from students about teaching-learning opportunities offered by the college. The works of the library have also improved following installation of computers. Lectures, seminars are regularly organized by various departments inviting guest faculty. Field work is conducted by the departments like History, Economics and Sociology. Red Ribbon Club , Health Unit and Students’ Welfare Cell organize health camps . Creation of environment for research works in the institution and invitation of guest faculty for innovative teaching-learning process are the two best practices of the institution.
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 12
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Recommendation of the NAAC Peer Team in the First Cycle of Assessment and Accreditation, Visit dates: 28th and 29th December, 2005
The NAAC peer team visited Tingkhong college on 28th and 29th December, 2005 made the following recommendations and the college authority made their best efforts to work accordingly. 1. Yoga classes may be started for the physical and mental development of the students. A certificate course in Yoga has already been started. 2. System of written assignments for the students may be introduced. This system has been in vogue since 2011. 3. Students’ feedback system of teachers may also be introduced. Students’ feedback system has been in vogue since 2005. 4. Inter-disciplinary teaching and research may be encouraged. Inter-disciplinary teaching has been in vogue since 2005 in two subjects i.e. Environmental Studies and Skill-based. Inter-disciplinary research has also been encouraged. 5. The use of Audio-visual systems may be introduced to improve the standard of teaching. The audio-visual system has been introduced from this year (2014). 6. The system of teaching-counselling may be introduced by dividing the students into groups and planning them under each teacher for guidance. This system is in vogue. A group of 12-15 students has been given under one teacher for his/her personal guidance and observation. 7. Teachers be encouraged to register for Ph.D. degrees and for pursuing other research works. A research culture has been created in the institution. Two faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. and Nine members have been awarded M. Phil. Degree in the post-accreditation period. Presently three faculty members are pursuing Ph D research works. 8. Teachers may be motivated to undertake publication in referred and professional journals.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 13
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
A good number of research papers are published in the books and journals having ISBN and ISSN. 9. Teachers may also be encouraged to become members of their respective professional bodies. Most of the teachers are life member/members of NEIHA, NEIPA, NEIEA etc. 10. A resource mobilization committee may be introduced for the development of the college. A committee for this purpose has already been constituted. 11. The existing facilities of Games and Sports may further be strengthened. These are already strengthened. Coaching camps for Football, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Taekwando, Sepaktacraw are organized by the college. 12. Number of books in the library may be increased. At least one research journal may be procured for each department. The total number of books exceeds 9000. Research journal like, ‘Indian Journal of Tai Studies and Research’ has been procured. The Dept. of History starts publishing a research journal (Journal of Buranji Chora) from this year(2014). 13. Lecture by resource persons from the neighbouring colleges and the university may be arranged. Resource person/Guest faculty have been invited by the departments like History, Education and Sociology to their departmental seminars. 14. Initiative may be taken to start commerce section. Initiative has been taken to start Commerce section. 15. The college may introduce NCC units both for boys and girls. Necessary arrangements have been made. 16. Professional and vocational self-employable certificate courses like tailoring, carpentry, fine arts, music, handicraft and weaving, mushroom cultivation, tea technology and agricultural based courses may be introduced in phases. Certificate courses of dance and music are started. Proposal for introducing tea-technology has also been taken by the college authority. 17. The extra land in the campus may be utilized for small tea gardens.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 14
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Proposal for utilization of the extra land in the campus has been taken.
Moreover, in the post-accreditation period, the college authority has taken the measures for infrastructural development of the institution which are stated in this SSR and in the AQARs. ( Please see Annexure – 4)
---- xxx ---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 15
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Post – Accreditation Initiatives
Tingkhong College has taken the following initiatives for quality sustenance and quality enhancement in the last nine years (2006-14) after the First (Cycle – I) accreditation process by NAAC on 28th and 29th December 2005.
Criterion I: Curricular Aspects: The BA semester programme has been introduced in 2011 as per rules and regulation of Dibrugarh University. Certificate Courses on Yoga, Music, Satriya Dance, Recitation etc are opend. A study centre of Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University has been established in 2011. Two new subjects i.e. Education and Rural Development have been introduced after having obtained due permission from Dibrugarh University. The subject of Education in running in full swing with both Major and Non-Major Courses.
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation: ICT based Audio-Visual mode of teaching-learning has been introduced. Teaching Plan, Course Plan, Academic Calendar etc. are properly maintained. The IQAC of the college plans and supports implementation of curricula, Teaching-learning and evaluation, Research and Extension activities. During the Post-accreditation period the college has made 12 appointments of faculty members as per demands of respective subject. Introduction of innovative practices such as Audio-visual aids, LCD projector, field work, socio-economic surveys etc to make the teaching- learning process more student-centric. Feedback from the students has been taken for evaluation of teachers’ performance. Examinations, Home Assignments, Field Works and Surveys are properly maintained. The Central Library and the class rooms are made well-equipped with Computers and Internet facilities.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 16
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Seminars, Counselling, Guest Lectures are arranged to introduce innovation in teaching-learning process. Guidance services are provided.
Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension: A Research Sub-Committee has been constituted to create a research culture in the institution. Two faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. during the post- accreditation period. Two members are applying for MRP. Three faculty members are enrolled in different universities of the state for their Ph.D. work. Faculty members have presented and published a good number of research papers in various National Seminars/proceedings in their individual capacity and in collaboration with other members. Departments of History and Assamese established Study Circle in the current year (2014). Department of History published an Annual Research Journal (Journal of Buranji Chora) from this year (2014)
Consultancy No professional consultancy has been made so far. The guidance services are provided to the students.
Extension Activity The college has selected an Adivasi village situated nearby for adoption. A socio-economic survey of this village has already been done by the Department of Sociology of the college. The NSS unit, Women’s Studies Cell, Students’ Welfare Cell, Green Audit Cell are established for extension work. Plantation, Cleaning, Health Camp, Blood Donation Camp, AIDS awareness camp and other social works.
Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources: Nine new class rooms have been constructed. 9 (nine) departmental cabins have been constructed. The central library has been newly constructed. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 17
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
A seminar hall with LCD projector has been constructed. A Digital Class Room and a Conference Hall are under construction. A temporary canteen has been constructed. The auditorium has been renovated. Safe drinking water facility has been provided with. Principal’s room, administrative building are renovated. A separate room for the IQAC has been allotted. The boys’ common room has been newly constructed and the girls common room has been renovated. The Boys’ toilet has been newly constructed. The old college canteen has been converted into Guest House. 25 (twenty five) computers have been installed (5 of them are with internet facilities). The central library has been computerized and new books have been added. New bench-desks are manufactured and the old ones are repaired. New photocopier machine has been purchased. A powerful generator has been installed. New music system has been purchased. A big plot of land (measuring 22 bighas) in the college campus has been prepared for resource mobilization. A new stadium for Sepaktacraw has been under construction.
Criterion V: Student Support and Progression: The Students Counselling and Career Guidance Cell was established in the institution. The cell has been organizing seminar and career counselling symposium for the students since its inception. Organized departmental seminar regularly by various departments. Guest faculties from other colleges are invited to take class and participate as Resource Person in the departmental seminars. Inter-disciplinary lectures are exchanged in the subjects like Environmental Studies and Skill-based. Remedial classes are arranged.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 18
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Meritorious but economically weaker students are given financial support by the Teachers’ Unit and Students’ Welfare Fund. ST, SC, etc. students are given scholarship from the State Government. Departmental magazine, college magazine, wall magazine etc. are published to explore budding talents. Cultural programmes are frequently organized for the budding talents. Training courses in Music, Folk-dance etc are organized. Health camps are organized by the Students’ Welfare Cell, Health Unit, Red Ribbon Club etc. Coaching camps in football, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Sepak Tacraw etc. are organized. Women’s Studies Cell organizes seminar and awareness programmes on various aspects for the women staff and girls students. There are Anti-Ragging Committee and Anti-Ragging Squad to prevent ragging. The Grievance Redressal Cell plays active role to redress the grievances of the students and the stakeholders. The Students’ Union of the college facilitates the students to improve their leadership quality and others skills.
Criterion VI: Governance Leadership and Management The Governing Body of the college is the highest authority with the Principal as its secretary. The Principal/Secretary of the implements the policy designed by the Governing Body with the co-operation of the faculty members. The academic policies designed by the affiliating university and course curriculum prepared by the same are implemented with co-operation and discussion with the faculty members. For implementing various curricular and infrastructural activities, the Principal as the leader of the management constitutes different committees for carrying out the action plans for fulfillment of the stated missions. The college prepares all its plans and policies with consultation of the Governing Body and other committees.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 19
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
As the head of the institution, the Principal supports and encourages the departmental heads to run his/her department smoothly in rendering quality services and improvements of teaching-learning process. The college authority manages to involve members of the college fraternity in the academic and curricular works of the college, in addition to their rendering normal services. Autonomy to each department granted in respect of class distribution, course completion, holding internal examinations and departmental seminars, field work etc. There are several sub-committees, to run the administration smoothly such as, IQAC, NSS, Research sub-committee, Building Construction Committee, Women’s Studies Cell, Academic Cell, Anti-Ragging Squad, Library Committee, Green Audit Cell, etc. The college formed Research sub-committee for encouraging research works. The college promotes community engagement through participation of students, faculty members and staff in community development and social works by NSS, Environment awareness by Green Audit Cell, Health awareness by college Health Unit and Red Ribbon Club, awareness of women through Women’s Studies Cell, Promotion of cultural activities and developing instinct of the students through the college management. Tingkhong college has been maintaining a cordial relationship with the Tea Industry and the Oil Industry. The head of the college and the students, faculty members, non-teaching staff, parents etc. are always in interactive and helpful mode with each other. The college always endeavours for professional development of its teaching and non-teaching staff. On the basis of the Govt. guidelines, the college prepares annual budget on salary head etc. and send to the State Govt. for sanction. The internal fund is generally raised from the students fee. Spending of money for development/repairing of the college buildings etc. is effectively done with prior approval of the Governing Body. The accounts and expenditure of the college are normally audited by the Govt. Auditors. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 20
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices: Environment Awareness The college has a Green Audit Cell which undertakes various activities relating to Environment consciousness like tree plantation etc. in the college campus. For energy conservation, the college authority tries to minimize the use of electricity in the institution. The college has a plan for installation of Solar energy panels in its campus. The college manages in keeping the campus as much as possible smoke- free and clean. The college authority arranges for the disposal of hazardous wastes and electronic wastes by excavating deep pits in the unused places.
Innovations New class rooms, department cabins, common rooms are constructed with adequate facilities. The central library and the administrative office have been computerized with internet connection; LCD projector has been installed in the new seminar hall. Two departments have started their own study circle viz. ‘Buranji Chora’ by Dept. of History and ‘Bezboruah Chora’ by Dept. of Assamese. Tingkhong college has launched its website ‘www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in’ w.e.f. 2014. Feedback from the students has been obtained teacherwise annually. Administrative activities of the college have been partially computerized. To improve relation between teacher and students the college authority allocates a group of 12-15 students of BA First semester to each faculty member for his/her personal observation. Audio system is used in the bigger classes of MIL, English, Political Science etc. The faculty as well as the students can avail of the internet facility of the college. The Women’s Studies Cell organizes various programmes related to women staff and girls students. Seminar, guest lecture are organized by various departments. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 21
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
All the departments publish wall magazines. Department of History published annual Research Journal and News Letter and Department of Assamese published departmental magazine.
Best Practices. Creation of environment for research work in the institution by Research sub-committee. Invitation of guest faculty.
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 22
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
CONTENTS
Preface 24 Profile of the college 25-34 CRITERION WISE REPORT Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 35-47 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 48-70 Criterion III: Research Consultancy and Extension 71-87 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 88-104 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 105-121 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 122-145 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 146-152 DEPARTMENT PROFILE Department Profile : Assamese 153-157 Department Profile : Economics 158-162 Department Profile : Education 163-167 Department Profile : English 168-172 Department Profile : History 173-178 Department Profile : Political Science 179-183 Department Profile : Sociology 184-189 ANNEXURES ANNEXURE – 1: UGC affiliation Certificates [ 2(f) & 12(B)] 190-191 ANNEXURE – 2: NAAC Accreditation Certificate 192 ANNEXURE – 3: Quality Profile 193 ANNEXURE – 4: Draft Report of NAAC Peer Team(Cycle- 1 194-201 Visit) ANNEXURE – 5: Audit objection and clearance (Final Audit 202-213 Report awaited) ANNEXURE – 6: Master Plan 214 ANNEXURE – 7: Land Holding Certificate 215 ANNEXURE – 8: Certificate of Govt. Grants 216-220
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 23
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 24
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
SECTION B: PREPARATION OF SELF-STUDY REPORT
1. Profile of the Affiliated / Constituent College 1. Name and Address of the College:
Name: Tingkhong College Address: P.O.Tingkhong City: Dibrugarh Pin:786612 State:Assam Website: www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in
2. For Communication:
Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email with STD code Principal Dr.Jyotimal O: 9435339489 [email protected] a Gohain R: Vice Sri O: 9435474103 Principal Hareswar R: Gogoi Steering Dr.Jotindra O: 9435474359 [email protected] Committee Nath R: Co- Konwar ordinator Asstt. Dr. Diganta O: 9957262503 [email protected] Coordinato Kr. Gogoi R: r Sri Luhit O: 9401419016 [email protected] Buragohain R:
3. Statues of the Institution: Provincialized Affiliated College Constituent College Any other(specify) 4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 25
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
b. By Shift i. Regular ii. Day iii. Evening 5. It is a recognized minority institution? Yes No If yes specify the minority statues (Religious/linguistic/any other) and provide documentary evidence. 6. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid Self-financing Any other 7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 01/09/1972 (dd/mm/yyyy) b. University to which the college is affiliated / or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college) Dibrugarh University, Assam c. Details of UGC recognition:
Under Section Date, Month & Year Remarks (If any) (dd/mm/yyyy) i. 2 (f) 14/09/2001 ii. 12 (B) 12/11/2012 (Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)
[Please see Annexure – 1]
d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/ regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.)
Under Recognition /Approval details Day, Month Section/clause Institution/Department and Year Validity Remarks Programme (dd/mm/yyyy) i. ii. iii. iv. (Enclose the recognition /approval letter)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 26
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
Yes No
If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?
Yes No 9. Is the college recognized a. By UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?
Yes No
If yes, date of recognition: ...... (dd/mm/yyyy) b. For its performance by any other governmental agency? Yes No
If yes, Name of the agency ...... and
Date of recognition: ...... (dd/mm/yyyy)
10. Location of the campus and area in sq. mts.
Location * Rural Campus area in sq. mts. 40 Bigha (Dag No. 95 – 18 Bighas, Dag No. 96 - 22 Bighas) Built up area in sq. mts. 22773 Sqft (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly, Area, Any others specify)
[Please See Annexure – 7]
11. 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 Sports facilities
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 27
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
play ground swimming pool gymnasium Hostel – Nil . Boys’ hostel
i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
. Girls’ hostel – Nil
i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)
. Working women’s hostel – Nil i. Number of inmates ii. Facilities (mention available facilities) Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available — cadre wise): (i) Teaching staff – 6, (ii) Non-teaching staff – 3 Cafeteria — yes Health centre – First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance……. Health centre staff – Qualified doctor Full time Part-time Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time Facilities like banking, post office, book shops Nil Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff Animal house Nil Biological waste disposal Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage Solid waste management facility Waste water management TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 28
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Water harvesting 12. Details of programmes offered by the college(Give data for current academic year)
Sl. Programme Name of the Duration Entry Medium of Sanctioned/ No. of No Leave Programme/ Qualification instruction Approved Students Course Student admitted Strength 1 Under BA semester 3 years 10+2 Pass Assamese/ 447 Graduate English 2 Post ------Graduate Integrated ------Programmes PG Ph. D ------M. Phil. ------Ph. D ------Certificate ------course UG Diploma ------PG Diploma ------Any ------other(specif y and provide details) 13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes? Yes No If yes, How many ? 14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes No Number 15. 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 (eg. Physics, Botany, History etc.)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 29
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Science Arts Assamese, English, Yes Nil Nil Economics, Political Science, Education, History, Sociology Commerce Any Others (Specify)
16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like B.A, B.Sc, M.A, M.Com.) a. Annual system b. Semester system 01/ BA c. Trimester system 17. Number of Programmes with a. Choice Based Credit System b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach c. Any other (specify and provide details) 18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of introduction of the programme(s) ...... (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No: ...... Date: ...... (mm/dd/yyyy) Validity: ...... c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programmes separately? Yes No 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education? Yes No If yes, a. Year of introduction of the programme(s) …………………. (dd/mm/yyyy) and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 30
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Notification No: ...... Date: ...... (mm/dd/yyyy) Validity: ...... c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programmes separately? Yes No 20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution Teaching faculty Non- Technical Positions Professor Associate Assistant teaching staff Professor Professor staff *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the UGC/University/State - - 05 - 05 04 04 01 - - Government Recruited Yet to recruit-01(Asst.Prof). Sanctioned by the Management/society or - - - - 06 07 03 02 01 - other authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit *M-Male *F-Female 21. Qualifications of the teaching staff: Highest Professor Associate Assistant Qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers Ph.D. - - 01 - 01 - 02 M. Phil. - - 02 - 04 03 09 PG 02 - - 01 03 Temporary teachers Ph. D. ------M. Phil. - - - - 02 02 04 PG - - - - 04 05 09 Part-time teachers Ph. D. ------M. Phil. ------PG ------
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 31
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College: Nil 23. 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 3 - 1 - 1 - - - ST 13 12 17 23 12 12 12 18 OBC 122 147 157 187 150 153 132 228 General 10 18 11 15 5 12 1 14 Total 148 177 186 225 168 177 145 260 Grand 325 411 345 405 Total
24. 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 college is located 415 (100%) Students from others states of Nil India NRI students Nil Foreign students Nil Total 415
25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two batches) UG 20% (Approx.) PG 26. Unit Cost of Education (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled ) (a) including the salary component Rs. 40887 /- Excluding Higher Secondary Section 2013-14 (Enrolment of students) BA 1st Sem – 178 BA 3rd Sem – 106 BA 5th Sem – 073 Total - 357 (Annual payment: Rs. 1,45,97,000/357) = Rs. 40887/-
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 32
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 27. The college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)? Yes No If yes, a. Is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University Yes No b. Name of the University which has granted such registration. Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU) c. Number of programmes offered. 02 d. Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council. Yes No 28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered 30:1 (27 teachers, 825 students including HS section year 2014 29. Is the college applying for Accreditation: Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Re-Assessment: (Cycle 1 refers to first accreditation and Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 refers to re-accreditation) 30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re-assessment only) Cycle 1: 28/12/2005, 29/12/2005 Accreditation Outcome/Result Grade C+ (Please see Annexures – 2 & 3) Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... Cycle 3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... Cycle 4: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result….….... * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. 31. Number of working days during the last academic year. 270 days 32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year 33. (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 180 days 34. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC 07/07/2007 (dd/mm/yyyy)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 33
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
35. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC. AQAR (i) 31/12/2014 AQAR (ii) 31/12/2014 AQAR (iii) 31/12/2014 AQAR (iv) 31/12/2014 AQAR (v) 31/12/2014 AQAR (vi) 31/12/2014 AQAR (vii) 31/12/2014 36. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information) Nil
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 34
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
2. Criteria - wise Inputs 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: The vision of Tingkhong college authority and the stakeholders is to build up the college as a centre of excellence in Higher Education and to equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, competence and creativity to face global challenges. Mission: With that vision the college sets its befitting mission as follows: To equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, competence and creativity to meet global challenges. To achieve innovations in teaching-learning, research and extension activities. To create awareness on value education, cultural heritage and environment. To promote the knowledge output for development of the society. To promote the practice of inclusive growth. Moreover, the goals and objectives of Tingkhong College as mentioned in the Memorandum of Association are as follows: i. To spread the light of higher education in the vast rural area of Tingkhong through development of the college. ii. To provide higher education at an easy access to the needy poor rural students, specially the girls and tea garden’s students of the locality. iii. To provide adequate facilities to the students of the college for their all round development of their capabilities in the field of intellectual, physical and cultural etc. It is expected that Tingkhong college is in the right direction to achieve its goals and objectives, combining academic excellence with a search of social awareness. The institution has been trying to transfer the mission into reality by transacting the course
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 35
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
curriculum and achieving both the scholastic and non-scholastic works while imparting the curriculum. 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). The institution follows the curriculum designed by the Dibrugarh University, Assam. For the effective implementation of the curriculum. An academic committee is formed which consists of Principal, Vice-Principal as Co-ordinator of the Academic Cell, IQAC Co-ordinator and all heads of the departments. At the beginning of every academic year, the heads of all the departments prepare their course plan, teaching plan which are supervised and monitored by the academic council and accordingly an action plan is prepared for their effective implementation.
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 affiliating university provides the entire course syllabus to be taught by the teacher, duration of the session, the date of commencement of internal and external examination, question pattern, titles, programmes etc. If some changes or modification occur in the curriculum design the university sends the details of all to its affiliated colleges and also uploads it in the university website. The institution always encourages the faculty members to go for research oriented works to improve their teaching practices. All the members of the teaching staff (sanctioned) have attended the OP, RC in the respective subjects conducted by ASC and sponsored by UGC. The teachers also regularly attend various national and international conference / seminar/ symposium and present their research paper. The college also encourages the teachers for publication for all these. The facilities such as computer, internet, Xerox, printing, scanning etc. are available in the college.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 36
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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. For effective curriculum delivery and classroom transaction, all the teaching departments chalk out their own lesson plans for both the non-major and major course which includes lesson plan, course plan lecture hours, topic to be taught and other co-curricular activities to be conducted during the academic session and the progress is regularly monitored by the head of the departments. Computer and internet facilities are provided by the institution so that the faculty members can keep themselves updated in their respective subject. The construction of digital classroom in the institution is under process. At the end of every accademic session course completion reviews and review of examination results at different levels are done by the authority in the academic committee meeting so that if some drawbacks are there remedial measures can be taken up. 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? The institution constantly tries to keeps itself in touch with its affiliating university. The departments and the career counselling cell of the college organize various programmes where resource persons from different fields of knowledge are invited which make the curriculum more effective. The college also organizes seminars, conferences etc. which help the students to gain practical knowledge in various fields related to curriculum. Moreover, most of faculty members participate in workshops, seminars, conferences etc. at state, national and international levels and thereby inculcate the ability for curriculum development and its effective operationalisation.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 37
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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.
Being an affiliated college of the Dibrugarh University, the institution can’t itself design the curriculum. The curricula are framed by the affiliating university and are circulated to all affiliated colleges under the university. The institute follows this curriculum sincerely. The only thing that the institution can collect feedback from the students, and other stakeholders.
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, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
The institution has introduced Certificate Courses like (a) Certificate Course in Yoga (b) Certificate Course in Recitation (c) Certificate Course in Music (d) Certificate Course in Dance (e) Certificate Course in Personality Development and Leadership Training (f) Certificate Course in Physical Education as means to provide certificate course and develop the aptitudes of the students in their extra – curricular aspects and vocational trade and also to enable the students to face the global needs successfully. The curriculum and syllabuses are designed for courses by the faculty members of the college with the help of prominent institution in the state.
1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation?
The institution follows a proper mechanism to ensure that the objectives of the curriculum are achieved in the course of
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 38
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
implementation.
Regular monitoring of the students involvement and their performances is done through conducting time to time class tests, seminar, group discussions, assignments etc. by the departments.
The authority of the institution takes regular feedback from the students regarding the syllabus completion and faculty performance and on the basis of the feedback suggestions are made to the teaching faculty. The authority also overviews the university examination results regularly and based on the analysis of the feedback of the students, staff members, proper guidance and counselling are provided to meet the objectives of the curriculum.
The institution also organizes parents-teachers meeting where the teachers discuss the problems of the students with the parents and seek the feedback from the parents. This type of meeting is very much important to improve the teaching-learning environment of the college.
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 goals and objective: In this global competitive world, it becomes important for young students to well develop their personality and talents in multidimensional activities along with their accademic and intellectual acumen. So, the institution has introduced various career oriented courses to develop the aptitude of the students in their extra-curricular aspects. The following certificate courses are promoted by the institution for the professional and skill development of the students – (a) Certificate Course in Yoga (b) Certificate Course in Recitation (c) Certificate Course in Music (d) Certificate Course in Dance (e)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 39
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Certificate Course in Personality Development and Leadership Training (f) Certificate Course in Physical Education.
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning /dual degree? If ‘yes’, give details.
Nil
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 skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond:
Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those potted by the college The College offers three years degree Course (Arts Stream) having six semester with following combination of subjects. Compulsory Subject: Semester – I : English, MIL(Ass)/Alt (Engl) Semester – II : English, MIL(Ass)/ Alt(Engl) Semester – III : English (Only for Non-Major Course), Computer Skill/Communication Skill Semester – IV : MIL (Ass)/Alt.English (Only for Non-MajorCourse),Multi-Disciplinary, Environmental Studies Semester – V : Skill Based Course (Non-Major Only) Semester – VI : Skill Based Course (Non-Major Only) Programmes:
Major Subjects: Assamese, Economics, Political Science, History, Sociology, Education General Programme (Core Subject): Economics, Political Science, Sociology, History, Education and Rural Development Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 40
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
No Courses offered in modular form No Credit transfer and accumulation facility No Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses No Enrichment courses Enrichment courses available in the institution are – a. Certificate course in Yoga b. Certificate course in Recitation c. Certificate course in Music d. Certificate course in Dance e. Certificate course in Personality Development and Leadership Training a. Certificate course in Physical Education. 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. Yes, the institution offers the following self-financed programmes – a. Certificate course in Yoga b. Certificate course in Recitation c. Certificate course in Music d. Certificate course in Dance e. Certificate course in Personality Development and Leadership Training f. Certificate course in Physical Education. The admission process of these certificate courses are conducted along with general courses of the institution and the curriculum of these courses are made by the faculty members of the respective certificate courses and fee structure, teachers qualification etc. are determined by the authority of the college.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 41
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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. The institution is completely of Arts stream. Generally the courses of Arts faculty i.e. social sciences teach soft values of life-morality, truth, honesty, sincerity, loyalty, mercy, nobility, courage, charity and other basic values which help the students to live a real person in this present competitive world. The following six certificate courses are provided by the college for the professional and skill development of the students – (a) Certificate Course in Yoga (b) Certificate Course in Recitation (c) Certificate Course in Music (d) Certificate Course in Dance (e) Certificate Course in Personality Development and Leadership Training (f) Certificate Course in Physical Education which are related to regional and global and employment markets. Above these certificate courses Bachelor Prepatory Programme and BA courses are provided by the institution under Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Tingkhong College Study Centre in Distance Mode of 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 Dibrugarh University to which the institution affiliated provides for the flexibility of combining the conventional face to face and distance mode of education for students to choose the course/ combination their choice. But the institution has not yet implement such provision for the benefit of education. However Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Tingkhong College Study Centre has been providing the distance education programme since 2011.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 42
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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?
The curricula for different courses are designed by Dibrugarh University and the institution has to abide by this curricula. But in addition, the institution also tries to supplement the university’s curriculum to integrate the university’s academic programme and college’s goals and objectives in a successful manner. The institution always makes effort to provide value based quality education to the students by inculcating highest academic standards among them. For that the institution imparts such knowledge which are necessary for all round development of the students which will not only help them to become good human being but also enable them to pace with the progress of time and with the highly competitive job market. For this reason the students are provided lots of opportunities to develop their co-curricular and extra- curricular potentialities. The institution has already introduced six skill-based certificate course in Yoga, Recitation, Music, Dance, personality Development and Leadership Training and Physical Education to inculcate a sense of self-reliance to the students. The college has a Students’ Union with an elected executive body. It organizes annual sports, literary, cultural and debating competitions and thereby open opportunities to students to develop their extra-curricular activities and skills. It also publishes its magazine (Tingkhongian) annually, in addition to this wall magazine(Matir Swapna) from time to time which give the students an environment to develop their intellectual potentialities. The college organizes various personality development and skill enhancement programmes time to time for the students. Specially one lecture is organized every year on 1st September on occasion of ‘Foundation Day’ of the college. Eminent educationists and scholars are invited to present their talk on the subject specified which is
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 43
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
found very beneficial for students. Moreover, each department organizes seminar and group discussion from time to time which are mandatory for the students to enrich their curricular knowledge as well as intellectual pursuit. The college has a unit of National Service Scheme (NSS) with a volunteer strength of hundred students. This unit undertakes various scheme of social welfare activities and organizes various programmes related to different rising issues like environment, health and hygine, gender discrimination, youth unrest, importance of values in life and so on. These types of activities develop the value of discipline, dignity of labour, sense of responsibility and social consciousness among the students. The college has different cells/sub-committee like IQAC, Student Welfare cell, Career Guidance Cell, Women’s Studies Cell, Grievance Redressel Cell, Red Ribbon Club (Tingkhong College Centre) etc. as forums for students as well as community development and extension activities.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic employment market?
The institution always attempts to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum through the utmost involvement of faculty members of all departments and other stakeholders so that, it can meet intellectual needs of the students and can also help them to face the challenges of the dynamic employment market. The institution encourages the faculty members to participate in various interdisciplinary orientation/refresher courses, short term training programme, seminar, workshop, conferences etc. to gain knowledge in various fields of knowledge. The institution occasionally organizes interactive session with eminent academicians, scholars, great personalities etc. where the faculty as well as students take active part and enrich their horizon of knowledge.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 44
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Along with teachers the students are also encouraged to participate in various personality development and capacity building programmes organized by the institution itself and by other institutions. Time to time group discussions and seminars are held at all the departments of the institution to provide a platform for enhancing the conceptual knowledge of the students on their course. 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?
The institution makes effort to discuss the issues such as Gender, Environmental Education, Human Rights, etc. by forming various Cells like Women’s Studies Cells, Grievance Redressed Cell, Students’ Welfare Cell, Red Ribbon Club, Anti-Ragging Cell, Green Audit Cell, Gender Sensitisation and Complaint Committee for Sexual Harassment (GSCCSH) etc. The Women’s Studies Cell of the college takes care of the rights of ladies both students and staff and organizes various programmes on gender awareness and women empowerment. Gender sensitization programmes such as talk on women safety, health care, changing perspective on women’s role etc. are organized by the college. Environmental Studies is a compulsory subject which helps in inculcating environment awareness, climate change etc. among the students. Besides the institution has Green Audit Cell which organizes various environmental awareness programmes in every year on 5th June (World Environment Day) for creating environmental awareness. The Anti-Ragging and Grievance Redressed Cell cater to the issues related to Human Rights. Provision of computer education, internet and usages of ICT tools are available in the institution. The college has one computer lab for providing computer training to the students. The process of computerizing all administrative and academic works of the college is going on. Automation work is also on progress in the college library.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 45
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses / enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students? For holistic development of students, various value-added programmes are organized time to time in the institution such as mothers gathering, kabi (poet) sanmillan, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Death anniversary etc. But no value-added courses are offered by the institution. 1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
The feedback from stakeholders plays an important role in enriching the curriculum. So, the institution follows a mechanism to obtain feedback from the stakeholders as mentioned below – Students Feedback: The institution takes feedback from the students on curriculum in a definite format every year after completion of the course Alumni: The institution has a Alumni Association. Feedback on curriculum is obtained from the Alumni members during the meetings organized by the institution. Guardians/Parents: The college obtain feedback on curriculum from the guardians/parents at the guardians meetings held at the institution. 1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? The institution conducts various enrichment programmes for the benefit of the students. Different committees are formed by the principal to look after these enrichment programmes. The specific committees or cells submit their reports on each of the programmes to the authority which are carefully monitored and evaluated during the accademic committee meeting. The IQAC also plays an important role in monitoring and evaluating the success and failure of all the enrichment programmes. Moreover, feedback from the stakeholders even helps in this monitoring and evaluating process.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 46
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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 affiliated colleges of a university do not have any direct contribution in design and development of the curriculum. These are completely framed by the university and each college has to abide by and follow that particular curriculum. But the institution can collect feedback from the students, teachers, staff and stakeholders and sent them with some specific suggestion to the university for discussion and consideration in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the university. 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? Yes, there is a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from the students and stakeholders on curriculum. After analysis of the feedback these are sent to the University for Appropriate Inclusion. 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 institution has introduced six certificate courses in Yoga, Recitation, Music, Dance, Personality Development and Leadership Training and Physical Education. It has also introduced major course in Education and Rural Development as a general course (Non- Major). The main reason for introducing these certificate courses is to inculcate a sense of self-reliance to the students and also they can establish themselves in various fields of the society. The reason behind introducing Education as a major and Rural Development as general subject is popular demand of the local conscious people and the students. Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like to include. Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 47
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrolment and Profile
Application for admission into different courses are invited from the eligible candidates in the prescribed application form available in the college office along with the prospectus on payment of Rs. 100/- only. Information regarding the admission procedure, infrastructure, fee and free studentship provided to the students, activities of the college, sports facilities and other activities is conveyed through the prospectus. Transparency: The admission process: The Academic Cell and Admission Committee scrutinized the application forms and prepared a merit list and displayed the same in the Notice Board. For Major and Non-Major Course the admission is based on the result of the Higher Secondary Final examination. Notice is displayed in the Notice Board informing about issue of admission form, last date of submission form and last date of admission. Distance Education: The college offers studies in undergraduate course in the Distance Education mode from the KKHSOU. 2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? Publicity in the admission process: College ensures publicity in the admission process by notification hosted on college website and Notice Board to provide ready and relevant information. The prospectus is made available to the students. All relevant information regarding the admission procedure, infrastructure, fee structure and other activities is conveyed through the prospectus. The admission notification, hosted in the website is also displayed on the college notice board providing detailed and relating
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 48
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
information about the process of admission. Transparency in the Admission Process: Applications are invited in advance to ensure transparency in the admission process. The list of selected applicants according to merit is hosted in the college Notice Board. Admission to every course is conducted under the supervision of the Admission Committee and the concerned departments. 2.1.2 Explain in details 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, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the institution. For general UG course (BA Major and Non-Major Courses) the admission is based on the result of the Higher Secondary Final Examination and reservation as per the order of the Government of Assam and the affiliating University i.e. Dibrugarh University. Distance Education Mode of Teaching : The college offers studies in BPP and BA courses in the mode of Distance Education through the Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University(KKHSOU), Tingkhong College study centre which was started in 2011. Following the advice of the NAAC peer team, the institution has introduced career oriented courses (Self –Financing). The following course are introduced in the college to develop the aptitudes of the students in their extra-curricular aspects – Certificate Course in Yoga, Recitation, Music, Dance, Physical education etc. 2.1.3 Give minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city / district. Minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission of the entry level for the B.A. programme has not been fixed by our college. The students are admitted as per merit list considering the accommodating capacity of the college and the state govt. rules.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 49
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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? Yes, the Academic Committee and Admission Committee of the college review the admission process and student profiles of the previous years and accordingly takes necessary measures for qualitative implementation of the same. Certain measures are taken to ensure a smooth and transparent admission process in this current academic session 2014-15 they are: Helpdesk by teachers. Detailed and attractive prospectus. Complete lists of all applicants according to merit displayed on the college notice board. All merit lists displayed on the college notice board. The SBI Tingkhong Branch extends help for cash handling in the admission process. 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. The admission policy of the institution and its student profile demonstrate/reflect the national commitment to diversity and inclusion by adopting the following strategies to increase / improve access for following categories of students: SC/ST: Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC & Tea tribe candidates according to norms laid down in notifications made by the Dibrugarh University and the Govt. of Assam. Access is ensured to the nonqualified groups through the total implementation of reservations-cum-merit as per orders of the Govt. of Assam.
Social Profile – 2014 - 15 Gen SC ST OBC / Tea Tribes Total BA 21 2 46 346 415
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 50
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Social Profile of Students- 2014-15 General=5.06% SC=0.48% ST=11.08% OBC / Tea Tribes=83.37% Women: The reservation for women is not felt necessary till now. Because, it is noticed that the number of female students exceeds that of the male students every year. This clearly indicates that the college is playing an important role in uplifting the female education.
Gender Profile 2014-15 Male Female
BA 173 242 Gender Profile of Students 2014-15 % = Male: 41.68% % = Female: 58.31% Differently abled: The college has facilities for the differently abled students according to the specialized norms laid down by the affiliating University. Differently abled profile 2014-15 BA 02 Economically weaker sections: Every year the college authority received about 10 to 15 applications from the admitted students to waive their college tuition fees for their weak economic background. During the admission process also many students request for free studentship. The college authority and Students’-aid-Fund committee verifying the applications manage free admissions on merit-cum-means basis. Economically weaker section students 2014-15. Number of students-
BA 07
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 51
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Minority community: Reservation is also made in the admission process of college according to norms laid down by the Govt. of Assam. Minority community profile 2014-15 no of students
BA
Any other: The number of students is increasing which is a good sign of quality improvement of the institution. 2.1.6. Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trend. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Program No. of applications No. of students Demand Ratio mes admitted
UG Level
11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14
------
2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013 2010 2011 2012 2013
BA
1:1 1:1 1:1 1:1
325 411 345 325 411 345
405 405
2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regards? The college has special facilities according to the norms laid down by Dibrugarh University and the Govt. of Assam to enable physically challenged students. 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. The mark sheet of the last examination is the basis of assessment of knowledge and skills of the students before the commencement of the programmes. Interaction of the teachers with the students before the commencement of the teaching programme helps in understanding the knowledge and skills of the students. The merit and performance TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 52
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
of students in qualifying examinations and their early career also help in ensuring the students’ knowledge and skill before the commencement of the programme. 2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add- on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? To bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students and to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice, the following strategies are taken by the institution: a) Slow learners are identified. b) Remedial classes are arranged for the slow learners. c) Special classes are arranged by each department. 2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? The Women’s Studies Cell organized various seminars about the issues related to women staff, girls students etc. The cell encourages girls students & women staff to participate in all cultural and sports activities. It inspires them for empowerment socially and financially. The cell takes initiatives for guidance and counselling of women to make them aware of the social responsibilities. Programmes for promotion of environmental awareness are organized by the Green Audit Cell of the college NSS unit of the college organizes staff and students for various socio- cultural works. Such as (i) Socio-cultural awareness (ii) Health awareness campaign in rural areas. Health Unit of the college constituted ‘Red Ribbon Club” organized “Blood Donation Camp” and other Health awareness programmes. 2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? Books of more advanced level are recommended to them. Special classes are organized to remove their doubts and difficulties. Students seminars on selected reference topics are organized by the departments accordingly the syllabus of Dibrugarh University.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 53
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Encouraging the students for participation in Quiz, Debate, etc. programmes and competitions. 2.2.6 How does the institution 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. who may discontinue their studies if some sort of support is not provided)? The college collects data and information on the academic performance of the students of the disadvantaged section of society, slow learners, economically weaker sections and minimize their dropout state by taking following measures: Slow learners: a. Tutorial, special and remedial classes are organized for the slow learners. b. Their home assignment is checked to monitor their progress. Disadvantaged sections of society: a. There is a provision of Assam Government scholarship for them. b. Concessions of various fees are also provided to them. Economically weaker section : c. Free studentship is available for them. d. Free books from college book bank, financial assistance from Students’ Welfare Fund and Teachers’ Unit are also provided. 2.3 Teaching –Learning Process 2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) All the heads of departments in consultation with all faculty members, schedule an academic calendar before the commencement of the course according to the guideline of Dibrugarh University. Teaching Plan: The detailed teaching plan is offered in the academic calendar
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 54
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
and at the end of the session, the academic calendar and teaching plan are submitted to Dibrugarh University. Necessary mid-term corrections of the teaching plan are made by the heads of the departments in consultation with the faculty members in departmental meetings. Evaluation Blue - print : Examination sub-committee prepares the time frame for conducting the internal examinations (examination schedule, evaluation schedule, result announcement schedule, marks submission schedule etc) according to the guideline of Dibrugarh University. Schedule of the college and university examinations is given in the prospectus at the beginning of the year as per guidance of the affiliating university . 2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process? IQAC plans and encourages effective implementation for total Quality Assessment for teaching-learning process. It contributes to improve the teaching-learning process by: Planning and introducing more teaching aids to improve the teaching-learning process and encourage innovation practices. It encourages the departments to organize more seminars, workshop etc. It arranges for improving the system of teachers’ evaluation by students’ feedback. It facilitates support for inter-disciplinary programmes in the subjects like Skill-based, Environmental Studies etc. 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? All possible efforts are made to ensure the teaching-learning more student-centric. It is done through group discussion, departmental seminars, internal examinations etc. The various cells like, Career Guidance cell, Students’ Welfare Cell etc. are constituted for the benefit of the students. Moreover, special classes, tutorial classes
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 55
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
and providing adequate infrastructural facilities are meant to improve their quality. The support structures are system available for teachers to develop skills; these are like academic calendar, class room with audio-visual aids, adequate library facilities, internet facilities, organizing seminars, debates, lectures by experts from other 1 colleges etc. There is experiential teaching like field work, surveys, social services, etc. 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 college provides opportunity for creative thinking and creativity to students by publishing annual college magazine, wall magazine, organizing departmental seminar and group discussion etc. There are also provisions for the students for exposure of personality, skill, art and culture like the cultural programmes viz. college week, inter- college youth festival organized by Dibrugarh University etc. 2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc. All the departments use the traditional lecture method, interactive method, organizing seminars based on curriculum, excursion /field work, socio-economic surveys etc. The faculty can avail of the internet facility, library etc. 2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)? Seminars and guest faculty lectures are organized by the departments like, History, Sociology, Education etc to update their knowledge. Students are assigned various creative tasks, such as writing articles and matter for wall magazine and college magazine interacting with resource persons during departmental seminars.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 56
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The students are encouraged to present seminar papers on recent developments in their relevant subjects. The faculty members participate in national seminars, workshops, refresher course and orientation programmes. The college library provides various journals related to different subjects. In addition to this, books and magazines are purchased by the college on a regular basis for knowledge upgradation. News papers are also provided with. Keeping in mind the advancement in information technology the college has made arrangements to impart computer education for the students. Continuous involvement in research work with teaching, as research is complementary to teaching and helps the faculty to keep pace with the recent developments in the various subjects. 2.3.7 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? Given below is details on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services provided to students : Academic support is provided to students by: Advising them to choose various major courses. Providing them remedial classes. Personal and psycho-social support is provided to students by: Addressing & sorting out their problems by the senior teachers. Providing them with financial help. Guidance services are provided to students by: Giving them counselling / advice to participate in sports and cultural activities at university, state & national levels. They are also encouraged to participate in competitive examinations. 2.3.8 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
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 57
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
learning? Organized field work, socio-economic surveys, organizing students’ seminars based on the curriculum.
Audio-visual mode of teaching & learning. Interactive method, audio system, organizing seminars based on the curriculum, project – based learning with study oriented tour / field work, socio-economic surveys based on the syllabus. 2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching- learning process? Books and magazines purchased by the college on regular basis for knowledge up-gradation. Newspapers and internet are widely used. A separate periodical section has been created in the library. Copies of syllabus prescribed by the university, with question wise division of marks etc. are also available to students for ready reference. Old question papers of test and final exams in all the subjects are made available to the students in the Question Bank. 2.3.10 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 academic schedule of the affiliating University is very tight and compact and there is a very little time for students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and, thus the institution faces challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar. However, the faculty members take special class to complete the curriculum in time. The institution faces problem in the case slow learners. By providing them remedial classes and counseling the institution overcomes the problem. 2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The institution monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 58
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
learning through IQAC which collects feedback from the students and on the basis of such feedback, monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching – learning. In turn the outcome of the feedback analysis is informed to each teacher through the Heads of the Departments for future improvement and encouragement. The outcome of the evaluation and its analysis are intimated to the individual teachers to understand their strength and weakness, leading to overall improvement of the teaching – learning process. The principal also regularly meets the heads of the departments and takes feedback on the teaching – learning progress of each department. Besides, the college grievance redressal mechanism also takes care of the quality of teaching – learning. 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-
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Total Permanente teacher Ph.D. 01 01 02 M. Phil. 02 04 03 09 PG 02 02 Temporary teachers Ph.D. M. Phil. 02 02 04 PG 04 05 09 Part-time teachers Ph.D. M. Phil. PG
The regular Principal/faculty is employed strictly as per UGC and Assam government and university rules and conditions. The same eligibility conditions apply to teachers appointed on contractual
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 59
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
basis.
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modern 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. The college managed to provide qualified and competent teachers to the students as per the demands of new programmes /modern areas of study. 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. April 2010 to March 2011 Department Name of Teacher No. of OP/RC Chapter Seminar/ workshop in Books Assamese Dr. Jyotimala Gohain NS – 02, SLS – 01 Economics Krishna Kt. Gogoi RW – 01 Deepannita Bora NS – 03, SLS – 01 OP - 01 English Dibakar Maut NS – 01 Jotindra Nath Konwar IS – 01, NS – 01, History NW – 01 Luhit Buragohain RW – 01 Pol. Science Minati Hazarika NS – 01 Sociology Dipanjali Bora NS – 01, Diganta Kr. Gogoi OP – 01
April 2011 to March 2012 Department Name of Teacher No. of OC/RC Chapter Seminar/ workshop in Books Dr. Jyotimala Gohain NS – 01, SLS – 02 Nakul Phukan NS – 02, NW – 01, Assamese SLS – 01, ZS – 02 Binita Morang NS – 02, ZS – 01 Geetamoni Dutta NS – 02, SLS – 01, NW – 01 Economics Krishna Kt. Gogoi ZS – 01
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 60
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Deepannita Bora NS – 02, SLS – 02, ZS - 01 English Anup Phukon RC – 02 Dibakar Maut ZS – 01 Jotindra Nath Konwar NS – 03, NW – 01, History SLS – 01, ZS – 01 Luhit Buragohain NS – 01, NW – 01, SLW – 01, ZS – 01 Hareswar Gogoi TC – 01 Pol. Science Minoti Hazarika NS – 01, SLS – 01 RC– 01 Bhaskar Neog NW – 01 Padum Gogoi NW – 01 Deepanjali Bora NS – 01, SLS – 01, RC – 01 ZS – 01 Diganta Kr. Gogoi NS – 06, NW – 03, Sociology SLS – 02, SLW – 01, ZS – 02 Rashmi Rekha NS – 01, NW – 01, Handique SLS – 01 April 2012 to March 2013 Department Name of Teacher No. of OC/RC Chapter Seminar/ workshop in Books Binod Kr. Khanikar RC – 02 Geetamoni Dutta NS – 01 Assamese Nakul Phukan NS – 02 Binita Morang NS – 03 Kaberi Changmai NS – 02 Economics Dipannita Bora NS – 01 RC – 01 Education Devajit Buragohain IS – 01, NS – 01, SLS – 01, RW – 01 English Dibakar Maut NS – 01 History Jotindra Nath Konwar NS – 01, NW – 01 Luhit Buragohain NW – 01 Deepanjali Bora NS – 01 Sociology Rashmi Rekha NS – 01, Handique Ritashree Chetia NS – 01, NW – 01 April 2013 to March 2014 Department Name of Teacher No. of OC/RC Chapter Seminar/ workshop in Books
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 61
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Assamese Nakul Phukan OC – 01 Binita Morang NS – 02, NW – 01 OC – 01 Kaberi Changmai NS – 01 Economics Mridul Borgohain RC – 01 English Dibakar Maut NS – 04, NW – 01 History Jotindra Nath Konwar NW – 01 Luhit Buragohain NS – 01 OC – 01 Pol. Science Minoti Hazarika - RC – 01 Bhaskar Neog - RC - 01 Sociology Diganta Kr. Gogoi RC - 01 Abbreviation: IS – International Seminar, NS – National Seminar, NW – National Workshop, SLS – State Level Seminar, SLW – State Level Workshop, RS – Regional Seminar, ZS – Zonal Seminar, TC – Training Course, OP – Orientation Programme, RC – Refresher Course. Details are given in the AQARs. 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 management has encouraged and has given opportunities by providing study leave to complete Ph.D. and M. Phil. research work. Leave and research grant to present research oriented paper in international conference, leave to participate and present papers in international conference, leave to participate and present papers in national/international conferences/ seminars, etc. Adjustments are made in their time table and they are exempted from co-curricular and cultural work of the college.
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. Nil 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
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 62
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
the quality of the teaching-learning process? The college has introduced evaluation of the teachers by the student. The feedback from the students is obtained teacher-wise. The model questionnaire issued by the NAAC is used as model to prepare the feedback form for this purpose. IQAC analyzed the feedback reports and gives the analyzed evaluative report teacher- wise to the principal. These analyzed reports are perused by the principal. In turn the outcome of the feedback analysis is informed to each teacher for future improvement and encouragement. The outcome of the evaluation and its analysis has been intimated to the individual teachers for understanding of their strength and weakness. 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? Detailed information about the evaluation methods and the examination schedule is given in the prospectus from the time of their admission in a course and also in the academic calendar at the beginning of a session. The evaluation results are displayed in the departmental notice board for different subjects. Regular notification regarding examination is also a feature of the teaching-learning and evaluation process of the institution. 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? This college is affiliated to Dibrugarh University and so the examination reforms under semester system introduced by the university in 2012, syllabus change / re-orientation are also applicable to this college. The college, itself cannot actively implement any examination reforms; it simply follows the examination system framed by Dibrugarh University. Detailed information about the process of examination and the
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 63
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
examination schedule is given to the students in the prospectus at the time of their admission in a course and also in the academic calendar at the beginning of a session. It is also displayed in the departmental notice board for each subject. Moreover regular notification regarding examination is also a feature of the teaching – learning and evaluation process of the institution. 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? Detailed information about the evaluation methods and the examination schedule is given in the prospectus and also in the Academic Calendar at the beginning of a session. Moreover, regular notification regarding examination is also a feature of the teaching-learning and evaluation process of the institution. 2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. The following formative and summative evaluation approaches are adopted to curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular aspect to measure student achievement .The assessment of achievement of the students is done on the basis of internal assessment (class attendance, performance in the internal examinations, etc) and external examination conducted by the affiliating university. 1. Curricular aspect: Formative evaluation approaches Class test, sessional examination and test examination are conducted. Summative evaluation approaches Assignment – based internal assessment is taken. University examinations are conducted. 2. Co-curricular aspect (debates, quiz)extra-curricular front (cultural level) Formative evaluation approaches Debates, quiz, singing, dancing contest are organized. Selected students are trained.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 64
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Trained students appear in competitions at district, state levels. 3 Extra-curricular front (sports level) Formative evaluation approaches Sports activities are conducted. Students having talents in sports are trained. Summative evaluation approaches Trained students appear in competitions at district, state levels. A few examples which have positively impacted the system:
Year No. of 1st class 2010 1 (Assamese) 2011 Nil 2012 Nil 2013 1 (Sociology) 2014 24 (Assamese-5, History-2, Pol.Science-11, Sociology-5, Non-Major-1)
1. Miss Champawati Gogoi secured First class First position in History Major in the B.A. Final (6th Semester) Examination, 2014 conducted by Dibrugarh University. 2. Miss Papori Gogoi won the 3rd prize in creative dance in the Inter-college Youth Festival organized by Dibrugarh University on 22-23 January,2013. 3. Three students of our college Sri Rituporna Rabha, Sri Sajan Paharia and Ms Gauri Chetia won Bronze medal in the Inter- college Tae-Kwando Competition organized by Dibrugarh university held at Namrup College in November,2013. 4. Sri Abhijit Konwar,a student of our college won Gold Medal in Javelin Throw in All Assam Athletic Competition (under 20) held at Goalpara on 12th January,2014. Detailed information are given in the AQARs.
2.5.5 Details on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 65
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc. The institution monitors the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme through classroom lectures and internal (class test, unit test, annual and test examination) assessment method. Attendance of students: strict vigilance on attendance is kept, attendance registers are checked regularly, and students who are falling short in attendance are contacted personally and if necessary their parents are also informed. A group of students (12-15) are given under one teacher for his/her personal observation. Parents – teachers meeting. The progress of the students is communicated to the students and their parents. The examination and result sub-committee meets and reviews the performance of students in class test, sessional exams, university examination, council examination and communicates the progress and performance of students throughout the duration of the course/ programme through communication to students and parents through correspondence. Analysis of the students result (last five years)
Programme 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 TDC 6th 50% Sem 86.66% 88.31% (Total- 66.66% 90% 81.08% (Total- (Total- B.A. 60 Pass- (Total-72, (Total (Total 76, Pass- 77, Pass- 30) Pass-48) – 10, – 37, 66) 68) Pass Pass – – 9) 30)
2.5.6 What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 66
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Result of class test, unit test and sessional test are regularly displayed in the college notice board and also the department notice board. The students are addressed individually regarding their performance in internal examination of the college. The answer script are shown to the students to let them see their mistakes and drawbacks and suggestions are given to improve their performance. 2.5.7 What are the mechanism for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and university level? The students are addresses individually regarding their performance for internal examinations of the college. The sessional and unit test answer scripts are shown to the students to let them see their drawbacks and mistakes and suggestions are given to improve their performance. For the final examinations of degree course (B.A. semester examinations) the college has to follow the rules and regulations framed by the affiliating University (Dibrugarh University)for redressal of grievances regarding evaluation. The college collects forms issued by the university for this purpose and the students after filling up the forms submit to the college office and the college forwards them to the university for further action.
2.6 Student performance and learning outcome: 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 academic results are the outcomes achieved through teaching- learning process. The percentage of promotion to higher classes and the percentage of marks secured are major instruments of analyzing the student performance. The students and faculty members are made aware of this.
2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of course /programme? Provide an analysis of the students results /
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 67
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
achievements (programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievements across the programmes / course offered. Performance of each students assessed through internal examinations are recorded and kept by the concerned departments. All departments become aware and more concerned with the performance of the students. The internal assessment marks (out of 20%of the total marks in each paper) are examined at departmental level and made transparent to the faculties. It becomes transparent in the mark sheet. The marks obtained in the internal examinations are displayed in the Notice Board to make the students aware of their performance. Year Programme Candidate Passed Failed % s appeared 2011 BA(Major) 33 21 12 63.63% BA(Core) 39 27 12 69.23% 2012 BA(Major) 51 42 9 82.35% BA(Core) 25 24 1 96% 2013 BA(Major) 55 46 9 83.63% BA(Core) 22 22 Nil 100% 6th Semester(M) 27 24 3 88.88% 2014 6th Semester(Core) 10 6 4 60% BA(Major)TDC 8 7 1 87.5% BA(Core) TDC 2 2 Nil 100%
Distance Education under Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University
Name of 2011 2012 2013 2014 Course Appeared Passed Appeared Passed Appeared Passed appeared passed BPP 85 78 59 40 62 52 20 16
2.6.3 How are the teaching-learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? Two internal examinations are conducted for each semester course and the progress made by the students is measured by evaluating the answer scripts of such examinations. The marks are displayed on
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 68
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
the departmental notice board and the same is informed to the students of the concerned department. By displaying the result sheet in the notice board and informing the students about their performance the outcome is sensitized and teachers monitor the students for their promotion in quality and inspire for progression. Degree Final Year Results Year Programme Candidate Passed Failed % s appeared 2011 BA(Major) 33 21 12 63.63% BA(Core) 39 27 12 69.23% 2012 BA(Major) 51 42 9 82.35% BA(Core) 25 24 1 96% 2013 BA(Major) 55 46 9 83.63% BA(Core) 22 22 Nil 100% 6th Semester(M) 27 24 3 88.88% 2014 6th Semester(Core) 10 6 4 60% BA(Major)TDC 8 7 1 87.5% BA(Core) TDC 2 2 Nil 100%
Distance Education under Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University Name of 2011 2012 2013 2014 Course Appeared Passed Appeared Passed Appeared Passed appeared passed BPP 85 78 59 40 62 52 20 16
2.6.4 What are the measures /initiatives taken by the institute to enhance the social and economic relevance (quality jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude) of the courses offered? The relevance and irrelevance of topics and courses are discussed by the faculty members of the relevant departments. In order to make the course curriculum relevant and to facilitate the students to get jobs, to promote entrepreneurship in them to develop innovative aptitude, the curriculum of the courses are designed by the university. 2.6.5 How does the institute collect and analyze data on student learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? The academic results are the outcome achieved through teaching –
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 69
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
learning process. Based on such results, the faculty members of each department are asked by the HoDs to take necessary measures to upgrade teaching –learning method. 2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievements of learning outcomes? The academic results are the outcome achieved through teaching- learning process. The percentage of marks secured and the percentage of promotion to higher classes are the major instruments for analyzing the students performance. 2.6.7 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. Yes, the institution and individual teachers use assessment / evaluation as an indicator for evaluating students performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning. These are – Marks in internal exams Marks in attendance Classroom performance Communication skills Activities and performance in NSS, Sports, Cultural activities etc.
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 70
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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? No, the college does not have any recognized research centre. 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, there is a Research sub-committee in the college, which has been constituted this year (2014) comprising of following members: 1. Dr. Jyotimala Gohain, Principal 2. Co-ordinator: Dr Diganta Kr. Gogoi 3. All the HODs The Research sub-committee of the college has not started its function formally. Some of the teachers have already completed their Ph. D. while some others have been enrolled for it. Some of the faculty members have also applied for Minor Research Projects from the UGC. No recommendation has been made so far. 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: Full autonomy is given to the Principal of the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes. Adequate infrastructure: Minimum infrastructural facilities are provided by the institution for smooth progress and implementation of research schemes. It provides computer and internet facilities for the faculties. Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers: Due to shortage of staff almost in every department, the institution can’t afford to reduce teaching load for the sake of the students.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 71
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Any others: The institution encourages and extends all help possible to promote research activities in the institution.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? There is no student researcher in the institution as it is an undergraduate institution.
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. a) None of the faculty members of the college is acting as research guide for the research scholar. b) Four faculty members are involved in pursuing Ph. D. research work.
Faculty pursuing Ph.D. programme in different universities –
Sl.No Name of the faculty Department University 1 Mrs Binita Morang Assamese Gauhati University 2 Sri Devajit Education Dibrugarh University Buragohain 3 Mrs Dipannita Bora Economics Assam University, Silchar 4 Sri Dibakar Maut English Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University
Faculty members have published and presented a good number of research papers in various National Seminars in their individual capacity and in collaboration with associates – leading to publication of research papers, in research journals and articles are published in proceedings of seminars and in other publication etc. No. of publications in last eight years –
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 72
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Name of the Departme Peer Chapte Books Seminar Others Faculty nt Reviewe r in edite Book proceedin publication d Books d s g s Journals Dr. Assamese 3 Jyotimala Gohain Sri Anup English 1 Phukon Sri Dibakar English 1 Maut Dr. Jotindra History 2 Nath Konwar Ms. Economics 3 Dipannita Bora Sri Mridul Economics 1 1 Borgohain Mrs Assamese 1 Gitamoni Dutta Sri Nakul Assamese 1 Phukan Ms. Binita Assamese 4 Morang Ms. Kaberi Assamese 1 Changmai Sri Devajit Education 1 3 Buragohain
Two faculty members have been accorded Ph.D. degree by different universities during the last Nine years –
Sl. No Name Subject University Year 1 Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar History Dibrugarh University 2013 2 Dr. Diganta Kumar Gogoi Sociology Singhania University 2013
3.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization programmes conducted/organized by the
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 73
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students. The Research Sub-Committee has been formed this year (2014) so no formal endeavour has been made by the committee to organize workshop, training programme etc. for research purpose. The faculty members interested in research are verbally given suggestions by the senior research scholars of the institution. The college authority helps them to utilize the college central library internet, computer to pursue their research work. 3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the institution. Sl. No Name of the Expert Research Area 1 Dr. Jyotimala Gohain Assamese Literature 2 Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar History of Medieval Assam 3 Dr. Diganta Kr. Gogoi Sociology
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students? No effort has been made. 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? The sabbatical leave for research activity has not been utilized by any faculty. However, the college forwards for sanctions of leave to those who are pursuing their Ph. D. work. Leaves are also sanctioned to those faculty members who intend to participate in seminars, workshops etc. 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) Encourages the research scholars for presenting research paper in different seminars. Encouraging publication by faculty in different journals, books, articles in edited volumes, seminars proceedings etc. 3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 74
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. The institution does not have any specific research centre so there is no provision of budget allotment for research. 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? There is no provision in the college to provide seed money to the faculty for research. 3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students? There is no provision in the institution to provide financial help to support research projects by students. 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. No interdisciplinary research has been organized in the college. 3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students? By providing internet facilities to teachers. By providing the library facility to them. 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. The institution has not received any grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility. 3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years. The college provides necessary help to the interested faculty members to apply for research grants from funding agency.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 75
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
However, it may be noted that no faculty member of this institution receives any grant for research activities. 3.3 Infrastructure for Research 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 – Central computing facility Internet connections Central and departmental library facility etc. 3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging areas of research? The college has set up Research Sub-committee this year (2014) only and no strategy has been made. 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. No, the college has not received any kind of grants or finances from the industry or others beneficiary agency for developing research facilities. 3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories? Recommends for leave to present research papers in seminars, conferences and workshops by the faculty members. Based on the suggestions of the committee, the college authority has provided computer with internet facilities to the faculties. This is an undergraduate college hence, the students do not visit the campus to avail research facilities. 3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? The following facilities are available specifically for the researchers – i. Internet facility
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 76
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
ii. Procurement of Research Oriented Journals iii. Central library equipped with three computers. 3.3.6 What are the collaborative research facilities developed/ created by the research institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology etc. Collaborative research work has not so far been undertaken. 3.4 Research Publications and Awards The Research Work of Dr. Jyotimala Gohain has been published in 2011 3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of Nil 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? Yes, for the first time in the History of this institution, the Department of History of the institution has published an annual bilingual research journal ‘Journal of Buranji Chora’ this year (2014). Editorial Board of which is given below – Editorial Board Dr. Jyotimala Gohain, Principal Prof. Luhit Buragohain Prof. Arpanjyoti Gogoi Prof. Bhaskar Deka Editor : Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar Students member: Ms Trishnamoni Bora, Ms Rekhamoni Gogoi, Sri Jagadish Dhadumia. 3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students: a. Publication per faculty Yes b. Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national / international) : b-1: 01, b-2: 01 [ b-1 National, b-2 International ] c. Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg:
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 77
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) Nil d. Monographs Nil e. Chapter in Books : 01 f. Books Edited : 01 g. Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers : 03 (ISBN) h. Citation Index : Nil i. SNIP : Nil j. SJR : Nil k. Impact factor : Nil l. h-index : Nil
Name of faculty Department a b c d e f g h i j k l 1 2 Dr. Jyotimala Gohain Assamese 3 3 Sri Anup Phukon English 1 Sri Dibakar Maut English 1 1 Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar History 2 1 Ms. Dipannita Bora Economics 3 Sri Mridul Borgohain Economics 2 1 Mrs Gitamoni Dutta Assamese 3 1 Sri Nakul Phukan Assamese 1 Ms. Binita Morang Assamese 4 Ms. Kaberi Changmai Assamese 1 Sri Devajit Buragohain Education 4 1 3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 78
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
research awards received by the faculty research awards received by the faculty Ph. D. awarded to the faculty during the last 9 years –
Sl. No Name Subject University year 1 Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar History Dibrugarh University 2013 2 Dr. Diganta Kr. Gogoi Sociology Singhania University 2013
3.5 Consultancy 3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute- industry interface? Since the college has only the Arts faculty, there is no industry- institute relationship. The Career Guidance Cell of the college organizes workshop in the college in collaboration with LICI, Naharkatia Branch. The IQAC C of the college also organises seminars, counselling etc. for the students by inviting experts of different fields. 3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized? Consultancy services have not been extended. 3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services? Professional consultancy services have not been extended. 3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years. Professional Consultancy services have not been extended. 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? No such policy has been adopted so far by the institution.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR)
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood- TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 79
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students? Community oriented activities are reflected through Blood Donation Camps, AIDS Awareness Programmes, adoption of Adivasi village etc. The NSS unit of the college also renders service to some public institutions of Tingkhong locality. 3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students’ involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles? There are certain institutional mechanism to track students involvement in various social movements/activities which promote citizenship roles and they are – NSS Women’s Studies Cell Students’ Union 3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution? The institution solicits stakeholder’s 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. It solicits parents’ perception through interaction with them in the parents-teachers meeting. The institution solicits Alumni’s perception through interaction with them at Alumni Meets etc. 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. The college plans and organizes its extension and outreach programmes through the – NSS Units of the college Women’s Studies Cell
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 80
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Students’ Union Eco-Club (Green Audit Cell) IQAC
The Women’s Studies Cell, Green Audit Cell and the NSS Unit of the institution plan for extension and society oriented services based on funds available. The college authority and the university bear the expenditures of such programmes/works undertaken.
Sl. Date and Programme by the Women’s Studies Cell/NSS Amount of No year Unit/Red Ribbon Club expenditure 1 15/07/2007 ‘Geet Aru Kabita Din’ was observed on the Birth day of Nirmal Prabha Bordaloi in collaboration with Tingkhong Sanmilita Lekhika Sanstha. Prof. Nirod Gohain from Moran Mohila Mahavedyalay and Prof. Ratna Dutta from MDK Girls College, Dibrugarh were the resource persons in the seminar. 2 11/08/2008 3rd Foundation day of WSC was observed. A seminar on the topic – ‘Women Rights, Security and Legal Awareness was held. The Resource persons were Mrs Santona Chetia, EAC, Dibrugarh, Mrs Najnara Ahmed, Lawyer, Dibrugarh Bar Council and Mrs kishuree Baruah, Social Welfare Officer, Dibrugarh District 3 21/08/2010 A meeting was held and a cultural programme was organized among the girls students of the college. 4 25/10/2010 A Special meeting of WSC was held. 5 11/08/2011 6th Foundation day of WSC was observed. 6 02/09/2011 ‘Yoga programme’ was inaugurated for the students; Mr. Sanjoy Saliha was the Yoga trainer. 7 24/12/2012 A Special meeting of WSC was held. 8 05/02/2013 Performed one act play against AIDS by Red Ribbon 4770/- Club of Tingkhong College 9 03/03/2014 AIDS awareness Postering and performance of street 9770/- drama by Red Ribbon Club 10 31/08/2014 A ‘Matri Samabesh’ (Lady guardians’ meeting) was held. A lecture was delivered by Mrs. Kalpana Chutia, Associate Professor of Moran College on the topic – ‘Social problems faced by the girls students in their day to day life’. An open Interaction Session was held
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 81
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
which was participated by mothers and guardians. A literary competition was held among the girls students in connection with the foundation day of Tingkhong College. 11 16/9/2014 A special meeting was held in the Principal’s Chamber to prepare future plans & programmes of WSC. 12 20/11/2014 Special meeting-cum-general counselling was held among the girls students of the college regarding their financial, social and physical problems.
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 NSS unit undertakes drive to enroll students for membership in their unit after admission. The college prospectus has information regarding some of the extension activities to facilitate them in their choice of activity. This is supplemented by the counselling provided by the teachers during the time of admission and also after. Keeping in view the social needs and responsibilities students from all departments are enrolled for NSS (National Service Scheme) for performing various social activities in terms of blood donation camp, voluntary labour etc. etc.
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 under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society? The Department of Sociology undertakes socio-economic surveys of the adopted village of the college “2 No. Tipomia Bongali’ regarding the economic and social conditions of people of the village. The Women’s Cell of the college organizes counselling programmes specially for girls student to ensure social justice and empowerment for all women in the institution and society. The Department of Economics undertaken socio-economic survey of different villages of Tingkhong regarding the Economic and
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 82
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Social conditions of the rural and backward sections of society. The NSS unit of the college makes attempt for social awareness of the people of the locality through organizing camps, and socio- economic surveys. 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. Objectives: The college encourages extension activities to promote social-awareness and social responsibilities among its students. Outcomes of the extension activities: The rural communities of the locality benefitted through the works done by the students of our college Organizing AIDS awareness camp by the Red Ribbon Club of our college benefitted the students and the people. The Blood Group investigation and Blood donation camp organized by our Student Welfare Cell on 01/08/2013 of our college is a significant extension work. Environment awareness programme organized by the Green Audit Cell of our college is also another significant work. Students’ academic learning experience: The socio-economic surveys conducted by some the departments and involvement in extension activities also develop a practical approach in their academic pursuit. Values and skills inculcated: Involvement of students in extension activities develop leadership quality and helps producing social workers in future. Extension and outreach programmes inspire the students for voluntary work culture. A deeper understanding and commitment to the society is developed among the students.
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 83
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? Tingkhong college takes its extension activities independently and also in collaboration with local NGO, District Administration, in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development through its NSS unit, Green Audit Cell and Students’ Welfare Cell, College Student’s Union etc. Promotion of National Integration by organizing Gandhi Jayanti, etc, AIDS awareness camp by Students’ Union, Students Welfare Cell, Red Ribbon Club etc. Blood Group Investigation and Blood Donation Camp organized by Students’ Union and Students’ Welfare Cell. NSS volunteers and the Dept. of Sociology of our college conducted a socio-economic survey on the health and economic condition of the village No 2 Tipomia Bangali the proposed adopted village of Tingkhong College. 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. Seminar on Women’s empowerment and awareness organized by the Women’s Studies Cell of our college in collaboration with the Dibrugarh District Administration and Asom Lekhika Sanstha, Tingkhong Sakha on 11/07/2007 and 11/08/2008. Collaborating with the Dibrugarh District Medical Department and FRU, Naharani, Blood Test and Blood Donation camp was organized on 01/08/2013. Collaborating with the Red Ribbon Club, Dibrugarh AIDS awareness camp has been organizing by the Red Ribbon Club branch of our college every year. 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. Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 84
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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. The institution has not taken any kind collaborative research work so far. 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. Nil 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. Interacting with the Industry-Institution-Community by the college have led to contribute for the development of the institution.
Sl. Donor Hall/Room/others No 1 Assam Branch India Tea Association Classroom 2 Oil India Ltd., Duliajan Renovation of class room and stage. 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. Nil 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. The institution have developed linkage with the following that have
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 85
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
resulted in formal agreement
Agency / Institution Activity Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University Centre for Distance Education
Names of the respect of
a) Curriculum development/enrichment Nil b) Internship/ On-the-job training Nil c) Summer placement Nil d) Faculty exchange and professional development Nil e) Research Nil f) Consultancy Nil g) Extension Yes, KKHSOU h) Publication Nil i) Student Placement Nil j) Twinning programmes Nil k) Introduction of new courses Nil l) Student exchange Nil m) Any other The college has developed the linkages with the NGOs like Asom Lekhika Sanstha, Tingkhong Branch; Tingkhong Anchalik Chatra Sanstha, Small Tea Growers’ Association, Tingkhong etc. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 86
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
and other organizations for the benefit of the students community. Such collaboration/linkages are developed by the college authority with thorough discussion of all the HODs of the college.
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations. The college is ever-ready 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 national, state, local bodies, industries and research institutes to boost research, consultancy and extension works. It works with them and takes initiative in enhancing and facilitating curriculum development/enrichment, internship/on-the-job training, research, consultancy, extension, publication, student placement and introduction of new courses. It implements the initiatives of the linkages/collaborations.
Any others relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include. Nil
---xxx--
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 87
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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? It is a provincilised college and Govt. of Assam itself makes the policy for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that facilities effective teaching and learning and sanctions Financial Assistances to the college. Moreover, the Governing Body of the college is responsible for the all round development of the institution. The planning & development cell of the college has already prepared the Master Plan of the college and the Governing Body approved the plan for its physical development. The college follows the instructions of Dibrugarh University for the curriculum, syllabus and teaching programme. There is adequate class room, seminar hall, computer lab etc. A. For effective facilitation of teaching-learning, the institution has put up its efforts and has developed a mechanism for continuous monitoring and optimal use of the infrastructure and learning resources. The departments concerned raised demand for new infrastructure to meet the growing necessity to accommodate the students of newly introduced semester system. The demands are placed in the sitting of the GB for consideration and approval. The GB decides creation and enhancement of infrastructure. The GB suggests the Principal to make arrangements for preparation of detailed plan and estimate. It also suggests to initiate action for technical sanction from PWD department of the state govt. in case of major infrastructural development. After getting clearance of financial sanction from the concerned agencies, the Principal takes up the plan for execution. The construction committee carries out the construction works which is constituted as per the government directives. 4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 88
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014 technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc. A. Class Room: There are 15 class rooms. Two separate classrooms for IT related activities are to be opened for use shortly. Sufficient number of fans and lights are available in each classroom.
Room Total area Sitting Capacity No 1 229 x 35 = 8015 Sqft 410 2 102 x 43 = 4386 Sqft 330 3 90 x 35 = 3060 Sqft 200 4 35 x 33 = 1155 Sqft Principal chamber 5 51 x 33 = 1683 Sqft Teacher’s common Room 6 44 x 28 = 1232 Sqft 130 7 45 x 26 = 1170 Sqft 60 8 56 x 37 = 2072 Sqft 180(under construction) 9 16 x 26 = 416 Sqft Librarian Room 10 26 x 34 = 884 Sqft Library Staff Room 11 26 x 24 = 624 Sqft Reading Room 12 Plinth Area = 1025 Sqft Offices Room 13 150 Sqft Cash Counter 14 600 Sqft Canteen 15 2700 Sqft Parking Area 16 3444 sqft Digital Conference Room 17 2500 Sqft Conference Hall 18 2360 Sqft Seminar Hall B. Technology-enabled learning Spaces The institution provides LCD projectors and OHPs to supplement teaching-learning strategies. Computer system with internet is stalled centrally . Students and other users can retrieve this facility. Digital classroom facility is going to be opened soon. C. Seminar halls
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 89
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Seminars are held in the Seminar Hall which can accommodate more than 150 participants. For holding department seminars, the classrooms can accommodate required number of students. b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc. Extra-curricular activities: There is all outdoor games facilities. Indoor stadium: Construction is going on of a Stadium for Sepaktacraw. Gymnasium: There is minimum facility for Gym practices. Auditorium: Yes, there is one auditorium with the capacity of about 300 people. NCC: Applied for. NSS: Yes. Cultural activities public speaking communication skill development: Different competitions, workshops, Seminars are organized by the college for the upliftment of students in cultural side. Health and hygiene: College organized health camp for the students for last two years. Yoga: The College organizes Yoga training camp for the students. To explore the hidden talents, the college provides various facilities, arena of extra-curricular activities – a. Sports: The college always encourages its students to take part in various sports activities. There is a provision of two playgrounds for outdoor games. For holding different sports activities, the college purchases different sports kits etc. Equipments for holding outdoor sports such as football, cricket and volleyball are available in the college. Sports kits for indoor games such as chess, carom etc. are also available. A. The college has an NSS unit which organises social service, survey works and training programme for the students.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 90
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
B. For augmenting the cultural talents of the students, the college provides necessary helps and guidance besides providing necessary musical instruments. C. Necessary initiatives are taken by the college for developing skill of public speaking amongst the students. Ample scope is provided to the students for developing this skill. Tingkhong College Students’ Union The students’ union is the representing body of the students of the college. It is an important platform for encouraging the public speaking skill of the students. D. Several initiatives are undertaken by the college to provide its students with facilities for health and hygiene. The college has a health unit for creating health awareness. As the Tingkhong State Dispensory is located at a distance of 1.50 km away, the emergency medical need is addressed forthwith for the needy ones. The Health Unit and District Health Department organized free blood group, hemoglobin testing camps in the college campus. Red Ribbon Club organized AIDS awareness camps at the college premises.
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 (Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution / campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any). There is a Governing Body to study and analysis about the development and difficulties of the college. Moreover, as per the guideline of the UGC there are the different cells i.e. IQAC, Planning & development, Academic Cell etc. in our college. Master Plan – Enclosed.(Please see Annexure – 6) The institution has been undertaking continuous endeavours to
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 91
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014 upgrade infrastructure facility to keep pace with the academic growth of the college. Institution Plan The Principal of the college discusses the matter of development of infrastructure in the meeting of the HODs at the beginning of each academic session. The decision of the meeting is conveyed to the Governing Body by the Principal. The Governing Body advices the Principal to prepare detailed plan and estimate and to ensure provision of fund. After approval of the proposal by the GB, the Principal goes ahead with the task of executing the plan with the help of different committees. The Principal/Secretary of the GB after consultation with the President of the GB executes certain emergency works relating to infrastructure. Optimal use of infrastructure The classrooms, canteen and library are fully utilized during the working days. On Sunday, classes of the KKHSOU are held in the college. The college authority also allows various organizations to hold meetings, and other cultural programmes on holidays and Sundays. Sequential Growth of Academic and Infrastructure The college aims at achieving sequential growth of academic and infrastructural area. Session 2010-11: Enrolment: 325 Amount spent in infrastructure development: Please See in the table given below Infrastructure Development: Please See in the table given below Books in the Library i. No. of books purchased: ii. Amount spent: Maintenance of infrastructure: Please See in the table given below
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 92
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Session 2011-12: Enrolment: 215(in BA 1st Semester) Amount spent in infrastructure development: Please See in the table given below Infrastructure Development: Please See in the table given below Books in the Library iii. No. of books purchased:1052 iv. Amount spent: Rs 161880/- Maintenance of infrastructure: Please See in the table given below Session 2012-13: Enrolment:166(in BA 1st Semester) New academic programme: Amount spent in infrastructure development: Please See in the table given below Infrastructure Development: Please See in the table given below Books in the Library i. No. of books purchased:1274 ii. Amount spent :Rs 91220/- Maintenance of infrastructure: Please See in the table given below Session 2013-14: Enrolment: 178(in BA 1st Semester) Amount spent in infrastructure development: Please See in the table given below Infrastructure Development: Please See in the table given below Books in the Library i. No. of books purchased:62 ii. Amount spent: Rs 6040/- Maintenance of infrastructure: Please See in the table given below
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 a Building Rs 150000/- Rs 1,52,000/- Rs 1,50,000/- Rs 2,46,000/- b Furniture Rs 50,000/- Rs 50,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- c Equipment Rs 90,000/- Rs 1,00,000/- Rs 1,25,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- d Computers Rs 30,000/- Rs 30,000/- Rs 39,000/- Rs 41,000/- e Vehicles Nil Nil Nil Nil f Any others Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- Rs 90,000/- Rs 90,000/- TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 93
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Telephone Rs 5,000/- Rs 5,000/- Rs 10,000/- Rs 47,000/- Electric Charges Rs 20,000/- Rs 22,000/- Rs 72,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- Material & Supply Rs 58,000/- Rs 65,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 70,000/-
4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities? Nil 4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them: Not applicable 4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus and off the campus? The college organized Health camp (annually) for health check-up. There are State Dispensary and FRU Hospital within a range of 2-7 kms. from the college. Health unit: The Health Unit organizes annual health camp with the help of the FRU Naharani and Dibrugarh District Medical Department. 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, Counselling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc. IQAC: The IQAC was established on 07/07/2007 which has been functioning from the very beginning for quality improvement in academic & administrative activities of the institution. Later in 2012, it has been provided with a separate room, to carry out its works. Its holds meetings and maintains its proceedings. It supports to conduct seminars, awareness programmes, special lectures, Teaching-Learning & Evaluation, applying for research grants, ICT management etc. It plans and Supports effective implementation for Teaching-Learning and evaluation, Research, consultancy and Extension activities for the students and teachers. It collects and maintains documents and documentary evidences directly or through the College Office. It prepares the Annual Quality Assurance
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 94
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Report (AQAR) and submits it to NAAC. It analyses the feedback received from students and inform the authority and teachers about its outcome. Grievance Redressal Cell: The ‘Grievance Redressal Cell’ of the college was established to redress the grievances of the students in particular and the stakeholders in general. The students approach the cell for their grievances regarding academic matters, financial matters, library etc. The GRC sorts out their problems promptly and resolve them. Women’s Studies Cell: The WSC of the college was formed for addressing issues related to women staff and students. It makes girls students aware of the social responsibilities and give them guidance and counselling in matters related to women. Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell: The SCCGC of the college was formally constituted as advised by the NAAC. The cell is created in order to extend a helping hand to the students so that they can cope with the demands and pressures of increasingly competitive surroundings. Health Unit: The health unit organizes annual health camp for blood group test for all students and AIDS awareness programme with the help of Red Ribbon Club of the institution. College Canteen: There is a temporary eco-friendly canteen for the students and the staff of the college. Recreational spaces for staff and students: There are two common rooms for Boys and Girls. There is also a small recreational space for the teaching staff. Seminar/Conference Hall: The College has a seminar/conference hall with LCD projector. Auditorium: There is a big auditorium with a capacity for accommodation for 300 people with a big stage for cultural activities. It is also used for conducting seminars, class and other academic activities. Drinking water facility: The facility of safe drinking water is provided to all.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 95
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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? Yes, the library has an advisory committee composition of the committee – 1) Chair person - Principal 2) Co-ordinator - Librarian 3) Members - Vice Principal - All the Head of Departments - One Senior Assistant (Non-teaching) Yes, The College has a Library Advisory Committee which considers the development proposal of the library and budget allocations and policy decisions. Significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library students/teacher friendly. The Library has been newly built. Complete Accession Numbering System & Cataloguing of all books and journals have been done to make the library user friendly. Local Area Network (LAN) using NE COLLEGE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE has been procured for automating in-house activities and services of the library. There are total three (3) computers in the library. One Server for internal LAN for ‘NE COLLEGE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE’ software and two for issue/return of books and journals. One computer with internet facility. 4.2.2 Provide details of the following: Total area of the library (in Sq.fts.) 3300 Sq.fts Total seating capacity 30 students Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination days, during vacation) TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 96
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
9:30 am to 4:15 pm. Library remains closed during vacation and holidays. Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) It has individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing, IT zone, area for relaxed reading. 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. As per the decision of the Library Committee of the college the books (Text and reference), journals and other reading materials are purchased.
Year – 2011 Year – 2012 Year –2013 Year –2014 Library Number Total Number Total Number Total Number Total holding Cost Cost Cost Cost 1052 161880 1274 91220 62 6040 23 2210 Text Books 552 650 60 20 Reference 500 624 02 03 Books Journals 5 2050 5 2150 4 1950 5 2250 /Periodicals e-resources Nil Nil Nil Nil Any other Nil Nil Nil Nil (specify)
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection? OPAC Nil Electronic Resources Management package Nil for e-journals Federated searching tools to search articles Nil in multiple databases Library website Nil In-house / remote access to e-publications Nil Library automation Library automation has been
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 97
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
done through ‘NE COLLEGE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE’ Software. Total number of computers for public Nil access Total numbers of printers for public access Nil Internet band width/speed 1mbps Institution Repository Nil Content management system for e-learning Nil Participation in Resources sharing nil network/consortia(like Inflibnet)
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items:
Average number of walk-in 50 to 80 walk-ins daily Average number of books issued/returned 20 to 30 daily Ration of library books to students enrolled 11:1, (total numbers of books in the library 9625) Average number of books added during last 796 three years
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
Manuscripts Nil Reference Yes
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college. The supports provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college is in the form of: The library staff helps readers to trace out the books. Reading space for students and a reading cabin for staff. 4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged persons? Give details. Nil 4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analyzed and used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 98
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
the feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library services?) Nil 4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution. Number of computer with configuration (provide actual number with exact configuration of each available system) : 25 Computer-student ratio:33:1[825(including H S Section)/25] Total number of computers in the teaching departments: 15(Computer Skill) Total number of students who are studying computer skill as a part of their curriculum: o Computer Skill: 41 = 41 LAN facility: The College has installed LAN with a High Configuration Server. Installation of server based Local Area Network (LAN) facility to provide all data across computer, Internet connection to browse and download study materials, research papers etc. Licensed software: 12 (Details Given Below) Number of nods/computers with Internet facility: 09 Any other: Nil
Available Hardware: 1. Computers (A) Teaching Department
Sl. Department Configuration Quantity No 1 Central Computer Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 06 Laboratory GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex Assembled PC, Monitor: CRT, Processor: 2.5 10 GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 2 Faculty Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 01
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 99
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 3 Server Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 01 Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 500 GB, UPS: Intex Total 18
(B) Non Teaching Department
Sl. No Department Configuration Quantity 1 Account Office Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 02 GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 2 Cash Section Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 01 GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 3 Library Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 03 GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 500 GB, UPS: Intex 4 IQAC Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 01 GHz Core 2 Duo 3rd Gen, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 5 General Office Assembled PC, Monitor: CRT, Processor: 2.5 01 (students Section) GHz Core 2 Duo, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, UPS: Intex 6 Kishna Kanta Assembled PC, Monitor: LED, Processor: 2.5 01 Handique State GHz Core 2 Duo, Ram: 2GB, HDD: 160 GB, Open University UPS: Intex Total 09
2. laptop : 01
Sl.No Department MAKE MODEL Processor Ram HDD 1 Principal’s Office HP HP 2000 2.20GHz(i3) 2 GB 500 GB
3. Printers / Scanners :
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 100
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Sl. Department Type Make Model Quan No tity 1 IQAC Laser Jet HP (all-in-one) M1136 01 MFP Laser Jet HP (all-in-one) M1005 01 2 Account Office MFP Laser Jet HP P1108 01 Laser Jet HP P1007 01 Desk Jet HP 4200 01 3 Krishna Kanta Handique Laser Jet HP 700 01 State Open University Study centre Total 05
4. Teaching Aids Hardware:
Sl.No Items Dept Quantity 1 LCD Projectors Seminar Hall 01 2 Overhead Projectors Seminar Hall 01 3 Smart Boards Class room 02 4 Photocopier Office 01 Amplifier 04 5 Column Speaker Class room & Seminar Hall 04 Wireless microphone 06 Microphone 02 Total 21
5. Licensed Software:
Sl. No Items quantity 1 NE College Management Software for Library Automation 01 2 MS Office 2009/2003 Edition Students & Server version 01 3 Software : Quick Heal & K7 Antivirus 10 4 Smart College software for administrative and financial work 01
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 101
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
5 Cash transaction software 01
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus? Faculty and students can avail of the facility of the computer laboratory equipped with 15 (fifteen) computers; 5 (five) of them with the latest configuration. No facility for off-campus 4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities? The deployment and upgrades of the IT infrastructure and associated facilities of the college are under process. The college has installed LAN with a High Configuration Server. 4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years) The college doesn’t fix budget for procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories. 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 a Building Rs 1,50,000/- Rs 1,52,000/- Rs 1,50,000/- Rs 2,46,000/- b Furniture Rs 50,000/- Rs 50,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- c Equipment Rs 90,000/- Rs 1,00,000/- Rs 1,25,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- d Computers Rs 30,000/- Rs 30,000/- Rs 39,000/- Rs 41,000/- e Vehicles Nil Nil Nil Nil f Any others Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- Rs 90,000/- Rs 90,000/- Telephone Rs 5,000/- Rs 5,000/- Rs 10,000/- Rs 47,000/- Electric Charges Rs 20,000/- Rs 22,000/- Rs 72,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- Material & Supply Rs 58,000/- Rs 65,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 70,000/- 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 process for extensive use of ICT resources is under process. 4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 102
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher. The teachers generally adopt the traditional lecture method in the classroom with the help of blackboard, maps, audio aids etc. in big classroom. The application of ICT is under process. 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? Nil 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)?
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 a Building Rs Rs 1,52,000/- Rs 1,50,000/- Rs 2,46,000/- 1,50,000/- b Furniture Rs 50,000/- Rs 50,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- c Equipment Rs 90,000/- Rs 1,00,000/- Rs 1,25,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- d Computers Rs 30,000/- Rs 30,000/- Rs 39,000/- Rs 41,000/- e Vehicles Nil Nil Nil Nil f Any others Rs 70,000/- Rs 80,000/- Rs 90,000/- Rs 90,000/- Telephone Rs 5,000/- Rs 5,000/- Rs 10,000/- Rs 47,000/- Electric Charges Rs 20,000/- Rs 22,000/- Rs 72,000/- Rs 1,80,000/- Material & Supply Rs 58,000/- Rs 65,000/- Rs 70,000/- Rs 70,000/-
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college? There is a Building Sub-Committee for construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure. This committee supervises construction of buildings etc according to the instruction of the Governing Body. Maintenance of toilets, bathrooms etc. are done by the employees TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 103
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
appointed for the purpose. 4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision measures for the equipment/ instruments? Regular maintenance is carried out by the staff appointed for cleaning and maintenance of the building. Of course, there is no technical staff in the college. 4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)? There is not appointed electrician of the college. The college seeks help from the electricity control office situated nearby. There is installation of voltage stabilizers to control voltage fluctuations.
Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the college would like to include. A stadium for Sepaktacraw is under construction with the financial assistance from Prof. Mrinal Miri, Honourable Member of the Rajya Sabha under ‘One College One Sports’ scheme. A Conference-Cum-Digital Classroom is under construction. A new classroom is under construction on the first floor of the library. The old Canteen Building has been converted into Guest House.
--xx--
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 104
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Criterion V : Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does the institution Publish its updated prospectus / Handbook annually? If ‘yes’, what is the information provided to students through these documents and now does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
Yes, Tingkhong College publishes its update prospectus annually. Various information viz. admission procedures, requirements of students, the fee-structure, financial aid, student support services etc. are provided clearly in the prospectus. Besides, it contains information like, profile of the college, composition of the GB, college staff, courses offered and combination allowed, attendance rules, rules regarding payment fees, library facilities and rules, scholarship facilities, canteen facilities , excursions, co-curricular activities, rules and regulation to be followed by the students etc. Moreover, it provides information about various cells of the IQAC, Career Guidance Cell, Women Cell, NSS Volunteer Groups Games and Sports cell etc. News Bulletin: The college published an annual magazine which disseminates various information of the institution viz, infrastructural establishment, students’ activity, pursuits of academic achievements, etc. Website : The students can avail of all the required information of the college in the college website www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in News Paper Advertisement: Not required up till now.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of Institution Scholarships/Freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and disbursed on time?
Years Type of Aid No. of students Amount of Aid benefitted (in Rupees) State Govt. ST/SC/Backward Class ST (4 nos) 15,355/-
11
- Schoolarship SC Nil OBC Nil 2010 Stipend for economically deprived
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 105
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
students College Merit cum means freeship Freeship from the Teachers’ Unit to the students possession excellency in academic and co-curricular activities Total - State Govt. ST/SC/Backward Class ST (13 nos) 55,885/- Scholarship SC (3 nos) 10,185/- OBC Nil Stipend for economically deprived students
12 - College Merit cum means freeship
2011 Freeship from the Teachers’ Unit to the students possession excellency in academic and co-curricular activities Total - State Govt. ST/SC/Backward Class ST Nil Scholarship SC Nil OBC Nil Stipend for economically deprived students
13 - College Merit cum means freeship
2012 Freeship from the Teachers’ Unit to the students possession excellency in academic and co-curricular activities Total - State Govt. ST/SC/Backward Class ST Nil Scholarship SC Nil OBC Nil Stipend for economically deprived students
14 - College Merit cum means freeship
2013 Freeship from the Teachers’ Unit to the students possession excellency in academic and co-curricular activities Total -
5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance state government, central government and other national agencies?
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 106
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Approximately 15-16% of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies. 5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for students from ST, OBC and economically weaker sections. Scholarship is given to the students from SC/ST, OBC, etc. from the state govt. Reservation in admission is provided as per Govt. rules. The college provides free admission to the meritorious and deserving students. Remedial coaching is provided. The college has a Students’ Welfare Fund for needy students to provide books, tuition fees and also for medical help. Students with physical disabilities: Free studentship has been provided to such students Overseas students: No opportunity for overseas students. Students to participate in various Competitions/National and International: Special coaching and guidance are provided by the institution in sports. Financial assistance and internal facilities are also provided to the students. Medical assistance to students health centre, health insurance, etc.: Health camps are organized by the college for health checkups and to create awareness about health among students. In case of emergencies the patients is immediately shifted to the nearest medical centre. Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams: The Students Counselling and Career Guidance Cell provides guidance to the students. The students can avail the college internet facilities, central library, career guides, magazines, news papers, etc. The faculty members also personally provide career guidance to the students. Skill development (Spoken English, Computer Literacy, etc.) Spoken English classes are taken by the teachers of English Department.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 107
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Computer training is imparted to the students regularly. Free coaching is given to the students having sporting background especially in Football, Volleyball, Sepaktacraw and Kabaddi. A stadium for ‘Sepaktacraw’ is under construction within the college campus with the financial assistance of the MP’s Area Development Fund given by Prof. Mrinal Miri, Honorable MP, Rajya Sabha under “One college one sport” scheme. Support for “slow learners”: There are provisions for Remedial and Tutorial classes for the slow learners. Their home assignments are properly checked for monitoring their progress. Easy method of teaching is adopted for them. Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning /corporate/business house, etc. Career oriented workshops are organized by the IQAC and Career Guidance Cell. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops, etc. Experts from other institutions of higher learning are also invited to impart training, etc. Training programmes on self-employment and job opportunities, etc. are organized by various departments of the college and the Career Guidance Cell. Publish of student magazine: Tingkhong College Students’ Union publishes the annual magazine “Tingkhongian” which is an ideal medium for exploring the budding talents. The college also publishes the annual wall magazine “Matir Swapna” which is also an effective medium for the students to express their talents. Dept. of History publishes “Journal of Buranji Chora”, an annual research publication. Dept. of Assamese publishes a wall magazine “Abhiyatra”. All departments have published wall magazines from this year.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 108
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts. Tingkhong College made notable efforts through its various cells in order to facilitate entrepreneurial skills amongst the students community such as – The college provides free coaching programme to the students having sporting background. The Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell organized informal training and guidance to the students and provides Career Guides, magazines, etc. Impact of these efforts: Many students of our college have been engaged in various public and private sectors. The attitude of self-employment has been grown up among them. The students are realizing the effectiveness of higher education especially in Arts Stream. 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 discussion, cultural activities, etc. Additional academic support, flexibility in examinations. Special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials. Any other Various policies and strategies are chalked out by the Games and Sports cell, Women’s Studies Cell, Teachers’ Union, Students’ Union, NSS Unit, etc. to encourage and promote the participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Various inter-classes competitions viz. sports and games, quiz, debate, singing, article writing, etc. are organized among the students. The institution engages faculty members and coaches from outside for this purpose.
The policies and strategies adopted in the institution for additional academic support, flexibility in examinations, special dietary requirement, sports uniform and materials, etc. are stated below –
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 109
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Additional academic support:
Special training programme, guidance, reservation in admission, remedial classes, etc.
Flexibility in examination:
Exemption from appearing the sessional examinations and regular attendance of classes.
Special dietary requirements:
Arrangement of special meals during practice and competitions.
Sports uniform and materials:
Sports uniform is provided to the players. Besides, sports materials for sports like football, cricket, carom board, badminton, chess, volleyball, etc. are provided by the college.
Any other:
Various incentives and concessions such as free medical checkups, freeships in admission, special leaves, etc are granted by the college authority to encourage the students to participate in various competitions and tournaments. 5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exam, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE/CAT / BRE / TOFEL / GMAT/ Central/State services, Defense, Civil services etc. Being an undergraduate college having the Arts Steam only, our institution cannot actively encourage the students by coaching them for some competitive exams like UGC-CSIR-NET, SLET etc.
The institution encourages the ex-students to promote their proficiency and get qualified in NET/SELT, banking, postal and civil service examinations.
The college feels proud to mention that a considerable number of students, both current and alumni appeared in various examinations TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 110
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
of state govt. services and passed the examination, and many students get jobs and get qualified in NET/SLET.
Some of the Ex-Students employed in Govt., Semi-Govt. or Non-Govt. Jobs are given below –
Sl. Name Address Departments No 1 Deepanjali Bora Tingkhong College Asstt. Professor 2 Dr. Diganta Kr. Gogoi Do Do 3 Bhaskar Neog Do Do 4 Mridul Bargohain Do Do 5 Rashmi Rekha Handique Do do 6 Kaberi Chagnmai Do Do (Cleared NET) 7 Ritashree Chetia Do Do 8 Mintu Deka Do Do 9 Rita Handique Do Library Asstt. 10 Dhaniram Boruah Do LDA 11 Dr. Dipankar Gogoi Naharkatia College Asso. Professor 12 Diganta Kr. Khanikar Do Asso. Professor 13 Digambar Phukan City College, Dibrugarh Asstt. Professor (Cleared NET) 14 Ponam Kotaky Borhat College Do 15 Krishna Konwar Sonari College Do 16 Tanu Dhadumia Naharkatia Junior College Do 17 Dilip Bora Junior College, Rajgarh Do 18 Meghali Talukdar Do Do 19 Manuj Sarmah Do Do 20 Drajen Gogoi Dhaman Asstt. Teacher 21 Birikha Changmai Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 22 Sanjib Boruah Do Welfare Office 23 Manabjyoti Arandhara Do Asstt. Teacher 24 Dien Gohain Sologuri Head Master 25 Arun Deb Sapkait Asstt. Teacher 26 Momi Deb Do Do 27 Dilip Dutta Do Do 28 Nabakanta Boruah Tingkhong Head Master 29 Joyanta Bora Sonari HSS Subject Teacher 30 Kunjalata Bailung Moran Asstt. Teacher 31 Sibaprasad Bora Dhaman Asstt. Teacher
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 111
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
32 Deva Krishna Bokalial Tingkhong Sub-Inspector (AP) 33 Devid Gogoi Do Asstt. Teacher 34 Dina Gogoi Dillibari Head Master 35 Tapan Khanikar Khowang Welfare Office 36 Haren Rajkonwar Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 37 Ashok Gogoi Rajgarh Asstt. Teacher 38 Golap Gogoi Tingkhong College UDA (Retd.) 39 Mridula Arandhara Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 40 Beauty Gogoi Duliajan Asstt. Teacher 41 Beauty Boruah Dighalia Asstt. Teacher 42 Sanjib Borah Bamunbari TE Welfare Office 43 Swapna Mech Tingkhong LP Head Mistress 44 Joyanti Khanikar Do Asstt. Teacher 45 Chitra Changmai Soguneswa Asstt. Teacher 46 Manabjyoti Arandhara Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 47 Harakanta Deka Tingkhong HSS Asstt. Teacher 48 Satish Deka Tingkhong Girls’ Asstt. Teacher 49 Devajani Gogoi Dibrugarh Advocate 50 Khushal Changmai Saguneswa BSF 51 Bisan sonar Rajgarh State Govt. Emplyee 52 Rohit Limboo Do Advocate 53 Arunp Gogoi Tingkhong HSS Asstt. Teacher 54 Bhakata Chetry Konwarigaon LP Asstt. Teacher 55 Prasanna Gogoi Dhuwapather Gaon Panchyat Secretary 56 Probhat Gogoi Tingkhong OIL 57 Ranjit Gogoi Guwahati IWT, Govt. of Assam 58 Sasanka Boruah Do SSB 59 Amrit Saikia Rajgarh Asstt. Teacher 60 Kiron Gogoi Panibura Asstt. Teacher 61 Ajit Gowala Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 62 Mridul Mech Shalmari Asstt. Teacher 63 Khamseng Gogoi Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 64 Purnananda Gogoi Sadia Asstt. Teacher 65 Kabita Konwar Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 66 Antariksha Deka Konwarigaon HS Asstt. Teacher 67 Bornali Talukdar Konwarigaon LP Asstt. Teacher 68 Pallabi Konwar Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 112
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
69 Jiban Bora Do Asstt. Teacher 70 Juthika Bora Dighalia Asstt. Teacher 71 Babul Gogoi Betoni Gaon Burha 72 Luhit Konwar Sologuri HS UDA 73 Parul Bora Betoni Asstt. Teacher 74 Mohendra Bora Do Asstt. Teacher 75 Tankeswar Neog Rajgarh Asstt. Teacher 76 Biswaswar Tanti Do Asstt. Teacher 77 Siba Kataki Do UDA (ASEB) 78 Niran Kotoki Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 79 Ananta Phukon Do Asstt. Teacher 80 Ajonta Phukan Chareng Pather Asstt. Teacher (CRC) 81 Achyut Gogoi Tingkhong Employee Medical Department 82 Angchuman Do Asstt. Teacher Bhattachrya 83 Purnima Mohan Tingkhong Model Academy UDA 84 Pranab sarmah Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 85 Parbati Kumari Do Asstt. Teacher 86 Panchami Cheleng Do Nurse (PHC) 87 Tridip Bhattachrya Do Asstt. Teacher 88 Jintu Phukan Dighalia Asstt. Teacher 89 Phatik Boruah Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 90 Sada Changmai Tingkhong College UDA 91 Urmi Gogoi Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 92 Priyaram Chabukdhara Do UDA (ASEB) 93 Bijoy Gogoi Dighalia OIL 94 Dilip Borthakur Tingkhong Dept of Rural Development 95 Kulen Gogoi Na-Mati Asstt. Teacher 96 Diren Boruah Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 97 Geetamoni Deka Do Asstt. Teacher 98 Bhadreswar Borah Panibura Asstt. Teacher 99 Parbati Kurmi Na-Bhakatia Asstt. Teacher 100 Atul Borah Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher 101 Borna Bhushan Tingkhong Asstt. Teacher Buragohain 102 Anima Gogoi Dhaman Asstt. Teacher 103 Bandana Handique Nigam Asstt. Teacher
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 113
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
104 Diganta Dekaboruah Dhaman Asstt. Teacher 105 Krishna Kt. Kurmi Rajgarh Asstt. Teacher 106 Santosh Indurwar Tingkhong UDA (TE) 107 Kulen Gogoi Na-Mati Asstt. Teacher 108 Prakash Tigga Tingkhong UDA (TE) 109 Munin Bora Tingkhong UDA (Indian Postal Dept ) 110 Haliram Gogoi Do Asstt. Teacher 111 Lali Kumar Gogoi Do Asstt. Teacher 112 Ratna Newar Rajgarh Asstt. Teacher 113 Khagen Bakalial Dhuwa Pathar State Govt. Employee 114 Beauty Chetia Shalmari Asstt. Teacher 115 Puspa Talukdar Dibrugarh Asstt. Teacher 116 Parbati Sahu Tipomia LP Asstt. Teacher 117 Rajesh Sahu Dillibari HS Asstt. Teacher(Hindi)
5.1.8 What type of counseling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.) Various counselling services are there in the institution such as academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.
The Academic Cell provides counselling in academic matters such as completion of syllabus, tutorial classes, remedial classes, supply of teaching aids etc.
Each faculty member is given 12-15 students to look after them personally. A list of such students is given to him along with their class roll numbers, contract number, name of the parents, home address, etc.
The Students Counselling and Career Guidance Cell provides counselling in career advancement to the students by organizing workshop, seminar and providing magazine, career guides, etc.
The Women’s Studies Cell of the college takes active part in solution of the psycho-social matters of the girls students. The college authority and other faculty members cordially try to solve these
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 114
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
problems of the boys students by providing economic and emotional support.
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? It yes, details on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes) There is Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell to guide the students in respect of career and employment opportunity. But there is neither structured, nor central mechanism for maintaining records of employment, providing specific job information, placement and arranging for campus interviews. 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. Yes , the institution has a ‘Student Grievance Redressal Cell’, but fortunately, there has been no major grievance reported during the last four years. 5.1.11 What are the institutional provision for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment? There is no case of sexual harassment within the college campus. 5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has taken on these? Yes, there is Anti-ragging Committee and Anti-ragging Squad in the institution. Fortunately no instance of ragging has been reported during the last four years. 5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution. The following welfare schemes have been made available to students by the institution: I. Financial assistance has been provided to meritorious students having weak economic background. This fund has been raised by
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 115
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
the contributions of the teaching and non-teaching staff members. II. Book Bank facilities have been provided to needy students. 5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? It ‘yes’, what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure development? The institution has an Alumni Association. The members of this association have donated a book-shelve for the college central library. They also extend their help and co-operation to every occasion of the institution. 5.2 Student Progression
5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
Student Progression% [UG to PG (approx.%] Employment (approx. %) Year B.A. 2010-2011 30% 2011-2012 26% 2012-2013 30% 5-10% 2013-2014 35% 5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four years(cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university) furnish programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same institution and that of the colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
Year Programme Candidate Passed Failed % s appeared 2011 BA(Major) 33 21 12 63.63% BA(Core) 39 27 12 69.23% 2012 BA(Major) 51 42 9 82.35% BA(Core) 25 24 1 96% 2013 BA(Major) 55 46 9 83.63% BA(Core) 22 22 Nil 100% 6th Semester(M) 27 24 3 88.88%
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 116
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
2014 6th Semester(Core) 10 6 4 60% BA(Major)TDC 8 7 1 87.5% BA(Core) TDC 2 2 Nil 100%
Name of College Year – 2011 Year – 2012 Year – 2013 Year – 2014 Sl. Pass % Pass % Pass % Pass % No 1 Tingkhong College 66.66% 86.84% 88.31% 82.97% 2 Tengakhat College 84.89% 94.48% 97.15% 94.32% 3 Namrup College 77.55% 80.18% 78.98% 78.78% 4 Naharkatia College 73.46% 82.09% 67.03% 86.40% 5 Duliajan College 77.40% 74.55% 73.75% 90.34% 6 Dibru College 77.15% 77.02% 82% 76.47% 7 DHSK College 71.98% 71.95% 53.53% 81.81% 8 Khowang College 85.58% 89.58% 96.62% 93.38%
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/ or towards employment? After having completed the final year examinations the students are given counselling by the Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell for pursuing higher education. They are provided with information for admission into various courses available at the nearest Dibrugarh University. They are also provided with free internet facilities for choosing careers and pursuing higher education. The faculty members personally offer guidance in choosing out higher educational programme and employment facilities. 5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out? Special classes have been arranged for the students who are at the risk of failure. Special care has been taken for them.
To prevent drop out, the college authority and the faculty members carefully analyze the reasons behind the drop outs and try to resolve the problems by providing academic, financial and emotional support.
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 117
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available to students. Provide details of participation and programme calendar.
a) List of sports and games available to students is given below
1. Foot ball 2. Volley ball 3. Cricket 4. Badminton 5. Table Tennis 6. Carom board 7. Chess 8. Iron games, etc.
b) Cultural and others extracurricular activities available to students are –
1. Satriya dance 2. Folk dance 3. Creative dance 4. Flok song 5. Modern song 6. Stage drama 7. Street drama
c) Extracurricular activities
1. NSS 2. Women’s Studies Cell 3. Red Ribbon Club for AIDS awareness programme. 4. Green Audit Cell for environmental awareness. 5. Health Unit for health awareness, etc. 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.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 118
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Miss Papori Gogoi a TDC 3rd year student won 3rd prize in creative dance in the Youth Festival organized by Dibrugarh University held on 22-23 January, 2013. In the same year three students of our college Sri Sajan Paharia, Sri Rituparn Rabha and Miss Gauri Chetia won Bronze Medial(3) in the Inter-College Taekwondo Competition, 2013 organized by Dibrugarh University at Namrup College. Sri Abhiljit Konwar bagged Gold medal in Javelin throw in All Assam Athletic Competition held in January, 2014 at Goalpara, Assam. Sri Abhijit Konwar Won Bronze Medal in Javelin throw in Inter College Athletic Competition organized by Dibrugarh University from 31th Dec.2014 to 2nd January 2015 held at Moridhol College,Dhemaji 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 institution collects feedback from each last batch of outgoing students. The information / data supplied by them are used for improvement of teaching-learning practices and the infrastructural development. 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. The college wall magazine “Matir Swapna” and college magazine “Tingkhongian” are being published regularly by the Magazine Secretary of the college Students’ Union. Moreover, an annual research journal ‘Journal of Buranji Chora’, a wall magazine ‘Puratan’ and news letter ‘Pera Kagaz’ are published from the Dept. of History. A departmental journal called ‘Abhiyatra’ has been published from the Dept. of Assamese from this year. All other departments also published their own wall magazines from this year(2014). 5.3.5 Does the college have a student council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding. Yes, the college has a Students’ Union under the presidentship of the Principal. The other office bearers are Vice-Principal, General Secretary, Asstt. General Secretary, Major Games Secretary, Indoor-
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 119
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Games Secretary, Magazine Secretary, Literary and Fine Arts Secretary, Gymnasium Secretary, Debating Secretary, Boys’ Common Room Secretary, Girls’ Common Room Secretary, Music Secretary and Function Secretary.
All the secretaries are elected by general election. They are assisted by the class representatives. Each of them has to work under one advisor who is selected from among the faculty members.
The General Secretary has to conduct the Freshers’ Social, Annual College Week and has to look after the common needs and grievances of the students. He is the spokes person of the student community of the college. The other secretaries have to conduct their respective offices under the guidance of their advisers. The meetings of the Students’ Union are presided over by the Principal of the college.
The fund of the college Students’ Union is raised with the ‘Union Fees’ collected annually from the students at the time of admission. The programmes held by the Students’ Union such as games and sports, cultural programmes, debate and quiz competitions are funded by the college authority by funds collected from the students at the time of admission.
5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them In no academic and administrative bodies of the college, except the IQAC, Anti-ragging Cell, Green Audit Cell, students representation is taken up. 5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of the institution. The Alumni Association of the college keeps records of the alumnae and keeps on contact with them. Some of the alumnae are invited to attend the seminars, workshops and programmes hold by the college.
Similarly, the former faculty members are invited to all the functions and programmes of the college. The former HOD of Sociology Sri Jogneswar Gogoi and former Principal, Sri Jibeswar
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 120
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Mohan are now functioning as president and University nominated member of the Governing Body of the college respectively.
Any other relevant information regarding student support and progression which the college would like to include.
This year(2014),23 students have secured First Class in Major and one secured First Division in the B.A. 6th semester Final Examination conducted by Dibrugarh University. Ms Champawati Gogoi secured First Class First position in History Major in the B.A. 6th Semester Final Examination, 2014 conducted by Dibrugarh University.
---XXX---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 121
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Criterion VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
6.1 International Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution’s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution’s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.? Vision: The vision of Tingkhong college authority and the stakeholders is to build up the college as a centre of excellence in Higher Education and to equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, competence and creativity to face global challenges. Mission: With that vision the college sets its befitting mission as follows: To equip and empower students with relevant knowledge, competence and creativity to meet global challenges. To achieve innovations in teaching-learning, research and extension activities. To create awareness on value education, cultural heritage and environment. To promote the knowledge output for development of the society. To promote the practice of inclusive growth. Moreover, the goals and objectives of Tingkhong College as mentioned in the Memorandum of Association are as follows: iv. To spread the light of higher education in the vast rural area of Tingkhong through development of the college. v. To provide higher education at an easy access to the needy poor rural students, specially the girls and tea garden’s students of the locality. vi. To provide adequate facilities to the students of the college for their all round development of their capabilities in the field of intellectual, physical and cultural etc.
It is expected that Tingkhong college is in the right direction to achieve its goals and objectives, combining academic excellence with a search of social awareness. The institution has been trying
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 122
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
to transfer the mission into reality by transacting the course curriculum and achieving both the scholastic and non-scholastic works while imparting the curriculum.
6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its quality policy and plans? The Principal of Tingkhong college as head of the management designs and executes the academic and administrative policy and acts as the architect of the infrastructure development. The college Governing Body to which the Principal of the college acts as the Secretary, makes and designs the management policy. The Principal/Secretary of the college implements the policy so designed with active co-operation of the faculty members of the college. The academic policies and course curriculum designed and prepared by the affiliating university are implemented with cooperation of the faculty members of the respective departments. 6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring: The policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission: For implementing various curricular and infrastructural activities, the Principal as the management leader constitutes different committees for carrying out the action plans for fulfillment of the stated missions. Formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan: The members of various committees are informed about the duties and responsibilities in formulating the action plans. The institution always takes initiative to run innovative programmes. Interaction with stakeholders: Students, parents, local people, government and non-government bodies participate in institutional plans within the stipulated norms and conditions. Feedback is taken up from the students and other stakeholders. The strategies, policies are framed and approved by the Governing Body of the college. Any policy prepared by the Principal in consultation with the faculty members is approved in the Governing Body. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 123
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The institution ensures involvement of all stakeholders for effective improvement of the quality of the institution, internal coordination and monitoring mechanism. Coordination between the administrative staff and teaching staff of the college is effectively maintained. Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders: The Principal has been playing a leading role in bringing about organizational change, inclusive of administrative reform, infrastructure development, discipline of work and promotions of work culture in the institution. Reinforcing the culture of excellence: The institution reinforces the culture of excellence through workshops, awareness programmes, special lectures, teaching- learning and evaluation, applying for research projects, ICT management etc. Champion organizational change: Constitution of various committees for academic and administration. Effective mechanism to provide modern teaching-learning aids and application of ICT resources to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students. Introduction of skill-orientated Certificate Courses, opportunity of higher education to adult students through Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU). Feedback from students. Promotion of research activities. Encouragement to organize seminars, workshops etc. Promotion of social sense and responsibility among students through the community development programme and social work through Health Camp, Environment Awareness Programme, Blood Donation Camp, Women Empowerment programme etc.
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? TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 124
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The Principal of the college prepares all its plans and policies with consultation of the Governing Body, IQAC and other committees. At the time of execution of its policies and plans, all the staff members and students are involved. Outcomes are reviewe are studied and changes for the improvement where required are incorporated in the system. 6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management? As the head of the institution, the Principal of the college, supports and encourages the departmental heads to run his/her department smoothly in rendering quality services and improvement of teaching- learning process. To prescribe and purchase books according to the needs of the concerned department. To conduct field-studies, organize seminar, etc. 6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels? The college authority manages to involve each and every member of the college fraternity in the academic and curricular works of the college in addition to their rendering normal services by incorporating them into various committees constituted in the college. Several committees are constituted by the Governing Body of the college for overall management of the admission, conduct of examinations, promotion of research and extension activities, development of infrastructure facilities, encouraging cultural activities, etc. 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? Autonomy to each department has been granted in respect of class distribution, course completion, holding internal examinations and departmental seminars, field work etc. The departments are given full autonomy in running its programmes with due permission and information to the college authority. Other units and committees of the institution like, NSS, Green Audit Cell, Women’s Studies Cell, Students’ Counselling and Career
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 125
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Guidance Cell, Admission Committee, Academic Cell, Research Sub- Committee, etc. constituted by the Governing Body for overall management of the admission, conduct of examinations, promotion of research and extension activities, development of infrastructure facilities, encouraging cultural activities etc. work under the supervision of the college authority. 6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‘yes’, indicate the levels of participative management. Tingkhong college fosters and promotes the participating management. This has been maintained at the higher as well as at the lower level. The Governing Body is the highest decision making authority with the Principal as the Secretary. There are several sub- committees to run the administration formed by the Governing Body. For example, the college has the following bodies working at different levels – 1. IQAC 2. Research sub- Committee 3. Building Construction Committee 4. Women’s Studies Cell 5. Students’ Counseling and Career Guidance Cell 6. Academic Cell 7. Admission Committee 8. Anti-Ragging Squad 9. Grievance Redressal Cell 10. Library Committee 11. Green Audit Cell 12. Teachers’ Unit 13. Students’ Union 14. NSS 15. Planning and Development Cell 16. Gender Sensitisation and Complaint Committee for Sexual Harassment(GSCCSH) 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?
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 126
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Yes, the Governing Body of the college frames the plans for development activities of the college. The Governing Body also takes necessary measures for deployment and review of the said activities. 6.2.2 Does the institution have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan. Yes, Tingkhong college has perspective plan for development of the college and its stakeholders. The institutional development particularly infrastructure development is looked after by the management. It comprises-extension of building, introduction of new courses, establishment of new faculty, etc. The management forms several committees for further academic growth and infrastructure development of the college. It plans to introduce new courses in future, viz, Tea Management, Certificate Course in Tourism etc. To provide advanced technology for excellence in academic works. To introduce PG course in History, Sociology, Assamese, Economics and Political Science. To start major course in English. To develop the infrastructure facilities and to submit project proposal to UGC/RUSA for the same. To provide global opportunity of employment to the students in future. Promotion of research and publications. Purchase more books and journals for the central library and departmental libraries. Ensure audio-visual teaching to all departments. To develop research facilities in the college. To promote value-based extension works. Faculty development in the college. 6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes. The college has a democratic setup where each unit is given freedom to innovate and plan its perspective of development, yet it operates through a structured organization for disciplined and smooth
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 127
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014 functioning. The internal organizational structure in the institution has been framed as given below: The students put their demands and grievances to the Students’ Union or directly to the Principal. The students union put them forward to the Principal for remedy and fulfillment. The departmental faculties provide the inputs to the Teachers’ Unit for logistic discussion of the matter. The Teachers’ Unit, which represents the whole teachers’ body, places the same to the IQAC or to the Principal directly. The Teachers’ Unit discusses the academic development, programme execution; the basic and infrastructure need of each department in particular and for the institution in general. The IQAC of the college helps the college authority in considering the proposals, demands and suggestions given by the teachers’ unit keeping in view the exigency, the future development of the institution. Thereafter, the Principal submits the same before the Governing Body for discussion and approval. After due approval from the Governing Body the Principal of the college executes the plan, proposal and policy in collaboration with the teaching and the non-teaching staff. A simple picture of the internal organizational structure has been given below:
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 128
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 129
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Academic Structure of Tingkhong College
Principal
HOD HOD HOD HOD HOD HOD HOD Assamese Economics Education English History Pol.Science Sociology
dministrative Structure of Tingkhong College.
Principal
Vice-Principal Faculty Librarian
Grade-IV Administrative
Staff Library Academic Assistant In-Charge Senior Grade-IV Assistant
Junior Assistant
6.2.4 Give the broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following Teaching and Learning:
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 130
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The Principal of the college makes every effort for providing the basic necessities of teaching-learning process and its improvement. The principal ensures the effective application of the teaching-learning process like – Mechanism to adopt student-centric education approach, academic planning, use of modern teaching-learning aids and application of ICT resources to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students to facilitate effective learning outcome. Student-centric education approach through appropriate methodologies like Academic Calendar, Departmental Seminar, Field Work, Surveys, Lectures by experts from other colleges etc. Academic calendar ensures clarity, co-ordination, planning and distribution of classes properly. Use of audio-visual system, computer and internet facilities, generator for continuous power supply for teaching learning process and administrative woks. Total computerized catalogue of books of the central library and creating a digital database for effective use by students and staff of the college. Research & Development: A research committee has been constituted to promote research activities, and professional development of the faculty members. The college authority has been encouraging the faculty members for undertaking research programmes. The college does not have any fund to support any research programme. Yet, research works have been undertaken by some faculty members at their own expenses. Two faculty members have been awarded Ph.D., eight faculty members have been awarded M. Phil, four faculty members are pursuing Ph.D. research and other two members are pursuing the B.Ed. course. The authority provides incentives for pursuing research work in terms of academic leave, special leave and to attend
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 131
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Refresher Courses/ Orientation Programme, National and International seminars, Workshops etc. The college authority encourages the faculty members to submit the research proposals to various funding agencies to avail financial support. Two MRPs have been submitted to the UGC and awaiting for its response. Community Engagement: Tingkhong college promotes community engagement through the participation of students, faculty members and staff in: Community development and social work by NSS. Environment awareness by Green Audit Cell. Health and hygiene awareness by Red Ribbon Club and college Health Unit. Service learning through Blood donation camp. Awareness of women against exploitation of any kind through Women’s Studies Cell. Promotion of cultural activities and developing creative instinct of the students through the college magazines and the wall magazines. Human resource management: The management of the available human resources of the college has always given top priority. Welfare measures for the staff and faculty. Mechanism for performance assessment of faculty and staff The staff recruitment deployment in various activities and monitoring for professional development are systematically done. The Governing Body takes utmost care in appointing quality teachers for the institution. The Principal encourages the faculty members to participate in faculty development programme such as, OP/RC and other short term courses. The college authority entrust upon the faculty members some additional responsibilities to discharge their efficiency and quality. TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 132
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The Principal encourages the administrative staff and the library staff to participate in various training courses to improve their skill. The college authority organizes seminar, symposia etc. with a view improve human resources. Industry interaction: There is a Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell which provides the students information about employment opportunities and the placement. Tingkhong college is located in a rural area surrounded by tea gardens. A good number of students come from the tea communities to this college. As a result a link up has developed between the tea management and the college. The Assam Branch India Tea Association (ABITA) has donated a big classroom to the college. 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 Principal of the college and the students, faculty members, non- teaching staff, parents etc. are always in interactive mode with each other. The Principal gathers information from students, parents, faculty members and the public with regards to the teaching quality, extracurricular activities and infrastructural facilities etc. In the meeting of the management the information gathered from different sources are discussed and new policies are taken accordingly. The system of acquiring information from the ground level is as follows – Governing Body Principal Teachers’ Unit Students’ Union Students Parents Public
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 133
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes? The college authority always encourages and supports the involvement of the staff in improving the institutional process. The Governing Body through the Principal involves the teaching and non- teaching staff members in various activities related to the curricular, extra-curricular and administrative development of the institution. Faculty members and office staff have been included in various committees and sub-committees such as Admission Committee, Women Studies Cell, Students’ Counselling and Career Guidance Cell, Anti-ragging Committee, Sports Committee etc. The representatives of each committee are free to give suggestions and opinion during the meeting with the college authority. These suggestions are taken into consideration before making any decision. 6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions. The Governing Body of Tingkhong College usually meets once in a year. Last year the Governing Body sitting has been 04 times and
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 134
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
altogether 07 resolutions had been taken. All these resolutions had been executed by the Principal in cooperation with the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college.
The following decisions were taken in the Governing Body meetings –
a. 15/03/2013 : Proposal No. 1 - upgradation of Sri S.N. Changmai from LDA to Senior Assistant. No. 2 - to constitute a departmental promotion committee for upgradation of S.N. Changmai. No. 3 – to constitute various cells. No. 4 – enhancement of fees for all classes. No. 5 – appointment of teachers on contractual basis for Education, Satriya Dance and Rural Development., No. 6 – to introduce PG course in History, Political Science, Assamese and Sociology. b. 08/08/2013: Proposal No. 1 – appointment of 3 (three) teachers and 2 (two) non-teaching staff employees on contractual basis are approved by the Governing Body. No 2 – to constitute Anti- Ragging Committee and Anti-ragging Squad. No 3 – enhancement of salary of the employees working against posts on contractual basis. c. 14/12/2013: Proposal No. 1 – to upgrade Sri Dhaniram Boruah from Grade – IV to Junior Assistant. 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? No effort has been made by our college in obtaining autonomy. 6.2.9 How does the institution ensure that grievances/complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship? Yes, Tingkhong College has a “Grievances of the Redressal Cell” to redress the grievances of the students and other stakeholders. The students approach the GRC for their grievances regarding academic matters, health services, library and other services.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 135
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The GRC sorts out their grievances and takes necessary action. The GRC also redresses the grievances of the stakeholders as and when required. This mechanism has helped in sustaining healthy atmosphere, good work culture and mutual understanding among the stakeholders. 6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court case field by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these? No instance of court case is there against the college for the last 4 (four) years. 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? Yes, there is a mechanism in the college for evaluation of the teachers on the overall institutional performance by the outgoing students. These analyzed and evaluated reports are perused by the principal. The outcome of the feedback analysis is that necessary actions and initiatives are taken for further improvement of the quality of the institution. 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? Tingkhong college always endeavours for professional development of its teaching and non-teaching staff by adopting the policy such as – Support to participate the faculty members in faculty improvement programmes like Refresher Courses, Orientation Programmes and Short Term Courses. Efforts are made so that the faculty adopt student-centric education approach, academic planning, use of modern teaching- learning aids to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students. Promotes research activities by encouraging the faculty members to carry out research work and run projects like MRP etc.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 136
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Promoting the participation of students, faculty members and staff in all co-curricula, extra-curricular, community development and social work. The college ensures inclusiveness of female section by employing reasonable member of female as faculty members. The Women’s Studies Cell undertakes extension activities. Encouraging to participate Skill development and training for non- teaching staff. 6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform? The college authority encourages the teaching and non-teaching staff to enhance their comptetency in teaching and allied areas by participating in the workshops and training programmes. Provides infrastructure and other space to carry out their work effectively. Support and ensure the professional development of the faculty. Sensoring to organize seminars, workshops, conferences etc. Promoting co-operation, sharing of knowledge, innovation and empowerment of the faculty. 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. Each faculty member submits self-appraisal reports. Faculty members fill up self-assessment forms while placement is done at higher scales. The screening committee for placement and promotion interviews the teacher candidate and recommends for placement / promotion. 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 management makes an assessment of the performance appraisal reports and feedback forms and accordingly appriases the teachers about the outcome and communicated to the appropriate
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 137
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
stakeholders the necessary steps to be adopted for overall improvement of the academic atmosphere. 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? On the basis of Govt. guidelines, the institute prepares annual budget on salary head and sent to the state Govt. for sanction. For any shortfall of fund in salary head, additional budget is rationally prepared by the college and it is submitted to the state govt. for sanction and the later provides the same. Group insurance policy for all staff and faculty members. Mutual benefit fund for teaching and non-teaching staff canteen facility. Funds are collected to facilitate any individual member of the staff in his/her emergency. Percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years – 100% 6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? Provides healthy atmosphere to carry out their works effectively. The college authority encourages faculty members for quality improvement, creates research culture, encourages participation in seminar, conferences, workshops etc. Takes endeavour for promoting co-operation sharing of knowledge, innovation and empowerment of the faculty members. 6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization Budget annually prepared by the college for academic and administrative activities and sent the same to the Govt. of Assam for according sanction. Such budgetary provision of the treasury of the state govt. helps functioning of the institution. Shortfall in the budget in salary head is met by submitting additional budget to the state government. For any infrastructural development plan, budget is prepared in consultation with expert engineer and suggestions of the faculty members are sought.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 138
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
The internal fund is generally raised from the students’ fee. Spending of money for development / repairing of the college buildings, etc. is effectively done with prior approval of the Governing Body. The accounts and expenditure of the college are normally audited by the Auditors, Govt. of Assam. 6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources? The Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO) and Governing Body monitor the effective use of available financial resources. For purchasing of materials quotation is sought, scrutinized and order is issued after verification for supply of materials and submission of bills, the DDO issues pay order.
The receipts and payments are internally scrutinized by the DDO and externally by the Dept. of Local Audit, Govt. of Assam.
6.4.2 What are the institution mechanism for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance.
Financial management for curriculum and co-curricular functions: The various cells constituted for specific purposes and advisers to the Students’ Union set the budget for different programmes. On receipt of proposal and budget, the Principal / DDO releases the fund accordingly depending on the availability of fund. The concerned spender has to submit proper expenditure accounts together with the vouchers to the office for auditing. Purchase management of construction materials / other purposes: For purchase of construction materials, quotations are invited from reputed business farms / dealers with due consent of the GB. After scrutiny by the construction committee, orders are placed with the expected quotationer(s). Materials supplied are examined and bills are paid for the supplied materials by the Principal / DDO.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 139
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Expenditure accounts of the purchased materials are kept by the Principal/DDO and the Senior Assistant and these are audited with relevant documents. The last Govt. Audit by the Department of Local Audit, Govt. of Assam was performed on 11/11/2013. (Please see Annexure – 5) Receipt and record keeping: Various heads of accounts have been maintained with the local nationalised bank. Any receipt is made entry in the cash book, ledger book of the concerned head and the same is deposited in the bank in the relevant head(s) of accounts. The DDO of the college supervises the same and ensures correct recording of the accounts. Payment for any purpose is released on demand by the DDO with double entry in the cash book together with a record in daily payment register. The college GB accords approval to any kind of financial sanction. 6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipt / 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 institution, if any. The major sources of finance of the institution are – i) Fees / dues from the students are the major sources of institutional receipt. ii) Government of Assam iii) MP (Rajya Sabha) A.D. Fund. iv) Others such as OIL, ABITA etc.
(Please see Annexure – 8)
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any). The principal makes every efforts for procurement of the fund from the available sources such as State Govt., UGC, OIL India Limited, MP
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 140
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Fund, etc. for infrastructure development and maintainance of the institution. The deficit amount in salary head for the sanctioned posts is met by submitting additional budget to the state govt. which sanctions the same. The financial needs for non-sanctioned post are met out of the college fund which is generated with strict financial management by the DDO/Principal of the college. The fund scarcity is managed by transferring fund from one fund to another with prior approval of the GB. 6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS) 6.5.3 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) a. 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? The institution has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) established on 07/07/2007. It has been contributing in promoting the quality of teaching-learning. These are as follows : i) Implementing bodies – committee system for academic and administration. ii) Co-ordination with all stakeholders. iii) It supports to conduct workshops, awareness programmes, special lecture etc. iv) It plans and supports effective Implementation for total quality management, teaching-learning and evaluation, Research, Consultancy and Extension activities. v) It collects, maintains and analyse documents and documentary evidences directly or through the college vi) It prepares the Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) and submits it to NAAC. vii) It also encourages all staff for their quality improvement in teaching, research and administration.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 141
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014 b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approval by the management / authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented? Suggestions of the IQAC have been accepted by the management and implemented – Physical Infrastructural Development-Separate Departmental Cabins for all subjects, Separate Gents’ and Ladies’ Toilet, Drinking Water facility. Renovation of Girls’ Common Room, Principal’s Office, Administrative Office, Students’ Toilet. Construction of modern Central Computer Laboratory. Construction of Central Library. Construction of a Conference Room. Construction of a Digital Class Room. Renovation of the Auditorium’s Stage. Boys Common Room. Transperant and Technology-oriented Admission Procedure. Internet Connection. Xerox Machine. Library Automation. Journal procurement. Adoption of an Adivasi village. Promotion of Extension Activities. c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them. There are four external members in the IQAC of Tingkhong College. The IQAC of our college are enriched by their valuable suggestions to prepare for the re-accreditation process by NAAC. d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC. The students play the role of active learners who help in creating systems according to their needs and requirements. They make suggestions regarding improvements in teaching-learning process, examination system, day-to-day facilities like library services, canteen services etc. As far as the alumni of the college are TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 142
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
concerned, IQAC makes special efforts to involve them in the college programmes. e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution? Representatives of all stakeholders-Teachers, Students, Non- teaching staff, Alumni Association and Management are present in the IQAC who give their suggestion and take active part in the activities. All strategies of IQAC are formulated with consultation of the faculty members and at the time of execution of the plans students and other staff members are involved. 6.5.4 Does the institution have an integrated framework for quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If ‘yes’, give details on its operationalisation. Strategies have been adopted by the institution are to satisfy the needs of the students from diverse backgrounds complying with all the norms of the government. Mechanism to adopt student-centric education approach, academic planning, use of modern teaching-learning aids and application of ICT resources to make the curriculum interesting and effective for the students. Mechanism to improve infrastructure facilities and promote the optimum use of the same to maintain the quality of academic and other programmes. Mechanism to introduce skill-oriented vocational course, opportunity of higher education to adult earning learners through Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University (KKHSOU). Mechanism to promote research culture and professional development of the faculty members and non-teaching staff. Mechanism to promote participation in community services through extension programmes. Mechanism to promote participation of the students in various cultureal and sports activities. Mechanisms like career counselling cell, remedial coaching classes, grievance redressal cell and welfare measures to support students.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 143
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
6.5.5 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the quality assurance procedures? If ‘yes’, give details enumerating its impact. No, but the IQAC members are deputed to participate IQAC related workshops, seminars etc. 6.5.6 Does the institution undertake Academic provisions? If ‘yes’, how are the outcome used to improve the institutional activities? Yes, the college undertake Academic Audit after thorough analysis by IQAC and academic committee of the college. Strategies are adopted to improve achievements. The outcomes, - such as students intake, result, research etc. are analyzed and adequate measures are taken for betterment of the institution. The Academic Audit improves the quality of the institution programmes. For example, result are found satisfactory. The infrastructure of the college is being developed to improve the teaching-learning process. 6.5.7 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirement of the relevant external quality assurance agencies / regulatory authority? The college follows the rules of Dibrugarh University, UGC guidelines and Director of Higher Education (DHE), Assam and the Director of Secondary Education, Assam for the Higher Secondary Section and maintains standard in teaching-learning process, conduct of examination and evaluation. 6.5.8 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? Academic calendar and Teaching Plan, this enables the students and the teachers to know the academic programme. The Heads of the Departments distribute syllabus of the University for each subject among the teachers in the respective department. Student-centric methodologies like Academic Calendar, Organizing Seminar, Debates, lectures by experts from other colleges etc. are adopted. This is accompanied by Field Work, Surveys, etc.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 144
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Detailed information about the examination schedule and evaluation method is given to the students in the prospectus and in the meeting held at the beginning of session. The Principal regularly meets the HODs and takes feedback on the teaching – learning progress of each department. 6.5.9 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders? The college communicates its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to various internal and external stakeholders through: The progress of the students is communicated to the students and their parents occasionally. Through meetings with the various sub-committees with the Principal. Policies and plans regarding the quality assurance are communicated to the parent University, State Government and NAAC through different reports.
Any other relevant information regarding Governance leadership and management which the college would like to include.
Several committees are constituted by the Governing Body for overall management of the admission, development of infrastructure facilities, encouraging cultural activities, games and sports and maintenance of healthy practices. The college practices performance appraisal system of the staff.
---XXX—
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 145
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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?
The college has a Green Audit Cell which undertakes various activities relating to Environment Consciousness in the college campus. The students and the teaching and non-teaching staff have planted various tree saplings of economic and ornamental values in the campus.
7.1.2 What are the initiatives take by the college to make the campus eco- friendly?
Energy conservation Use of renewable energy Water harvesting Check dam construction Efforts for Carbon neutrality Plantation Hazardous waste management e-waste management Energy conservation: The college authority tries to minimize the use of electricity in the institution. Use of Renewable Energy: The college has taken a plan for installation of Solar Energy panels in its campus. Efforts of Carbon neutrality: The college manages in keeping the campus as much as possible smoke-free and clean. Plantation : The Green Audit Cell of the college often organizes tree plantation programmes inside the campus. Hazardous waste management and E-waste Management: The college authority have arranged for the disposal of hazardous wastes and electronic wastes, such as discarded CFL bulbs, computer ink-jack etc. by excavating deep pits in the unused places. Moreover the college has been organizing regularly seminar and cleaning programme on the World Environment Day (5th June).
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 146
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
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.
Infrastructural Innovations: Four class rooms, Nine departmental cabins, the new central library building, the new seminar hall with audio-visual facilities, the boys’ common room, toilet for the boys and the temporary college canteen are constructed /renovated during the last four years. Study Circle: Two departments have started their own study circle viz. ‘Buranji Chora’ by History and ‘Bezboruah Chora’ by Assamese Department. Website: Tingkhong college has launched its website www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in w.e.f. 2014 for all information regarding the college. Students Feedback: The feedback from the students has been obtained teacher-wise annually. The model questionnaire prescribed by the NAAC is used as a model to prepare the feedback form for this purpose. IQAC analyses these feedback forms and the analysis is informed to each teacher through the HoDs for future improvement. Computerization of the Administrative work: Administrative activities of the college have been partially computerized. The administrative staff of the college has been imparted training under expert trainers. Improvement of Student-Teacher Relationship: To improve the relation between students and teachers, the college authority allocates a group of 12-15 students of BA First Semester to each faculty member of the college. The teacher in-charge has to look after the students of the group personally. It helps in improving the student- teacher relations of the institution. Audio system for Teaching: The Audio system is used in the classes of MIL, English and Political Science. The faculties as well as the students can avail of the internet facility of the institution. Computerization of library: The functioning of the college central library has been partially computerized.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 147
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Use of ICT in Teaching-Learning: A seminar hall with ICT facilities has been constructed and the departmental seminars are organized in this hall.
Academic Innovations: The following academic innovations have been introduced by the college during the last four years.
Lectures, Seminars etc. are organized by various departments. Field work has been done regularly by the department of History, Sociology and Economics. Gender sensitization programmes organized by the Women Studies Cell. Remedial classes for the students.
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.
Creation of Research Environment in the college. Adoption of an Adivasi village by the college.
Two best practices as per the annexed format are attached
Best Practices – I
1. Title of the practices: Creation of Research Environment. 2. Goal: To encourage and create a research environment among the faculty members of the institution. To encourage faculty members to undertake research projects both major and minor, publish research papers in national and international journals. To encourage the faculty members to present papers and attend national and international conferences and seminars.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 148
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
To encourage the faculty members to pursue M.Phil/Ph.D programmes and organize seminars and workshops. 3. The Context: Tingkhong College has a talented faculty who are interested in pursuing their research activities in the institution. To facilitate them, the college has constituted a Research Sub-Committee to create infrastructural facilities for research works. To encourage the faculty to apply for research projects funded by UGC and others agencies. Provide information to the faculty members about various research fellowship. Recommends for leave to the faculty members to present research papers in seminars, conferences etc. Encourages the departments to publish and procure research journal. 4. The Practice: Tingkhong College encourages and extends all help possible to promote research activities in the institution. The college authority provides separate cabin to all departments to pursue research activities. Provided computer and internet facilities. Purchased books and journals according to the needs of the researchers. Special leaves are sanctioned for presenting research papers in seminar, conference, workshop etc. and to pursue Ph.D. programme. Faculty members are motivated to pursue minor/major research projects and to register for M. Phil., Ph.D. programmes. The college also felicitates the teachers for their achievements in research activities. 5. Evidence of Success: This year (2014) two faculty members have been awarded Ph.D. – (1) Dr. Diganta Kumar Gogoi, Asstt. Professor, Department of Sociology, April, 2014 by Singhania University, Rajasthan and (2) TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 149
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar, Associate Professor, Department of History, August, 2014 by Dibrugarh University, Assam. At present 3 (three) faculty members are enrolled in different universities of the state to pursue Ph. D. courses. 5 (five) faculty members have appeared in screening test for Ph. D. programme in Assam Down Town University, Guwahati. A research journal , ‘Journal of Buranji Chora (History Forum)’ has been published by the Dept. of History on 18/11/2014. Faculty members have presented and published few research papers in the proceedings of various National seminars during the last four years. 6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Non-availability of fund. No separate room/cabin for research work. Shortage of time to spend for research work. Shortage of teaching staff [only 14( fourteen) teachers against sanctioned post] and high workload. Shortage of research journal, computer and internet facilities. 7. Notes(Optional): Despite of limited resources and space, the college always inspires the talented faculty members to pursue active research and create an ideal environment for research work. 8. Contact Details: Name of the Principal : Dr Jyotimala Gohain Name of the Institution: TINGKHONG COLLEGE City: TINGKHONG (DIBRUGARH), ASSAM Pin Code: 786612 Accredited Statues: C+ (Cycle – I) Phone No: 9435339489 Website: www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in Email: [email protected]
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 150
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Best Practices – II
1. Title of the practice: Invitation of Guest faculty 2. Goal: To break monotony in the class room. To add innovative attitude in teaching-learning process. To establish cordial and cooperative relationship with the neighbouring colleges. To share and exchange views, attitude, knowledge and skill among the faculty members of the neighbouring colleges. 3. The Context: Tingkhong College has always been bestowed with some talented students who are highly interested in doing well in the exams. To facilitate them, the department of History establishes a History forum called ‘Buranji Chora’, and publishes an annual research journal, ‘Journal of Buranji Chora’ and a wall magazine ‘Puratan’. The other Departments also published their own wall magazines. Department of Assamese also established a forum,’Bezboruah Chora’. The faculty members are always trying to create a study culture among the students. To create innovative attitude in teaching-learning process not only among the faculty members but also among the students. 4. The Practice: Tingkhong college authority encourages and extends all help possible to promote the teaching-learning process. The college authority provides separate cabin to all departments to facilitate them to promote teaching-learning process. Encourages the departments to establish departmental library. Encourages all departments to invite and exchange guest faculty from the neighbouring colleges and the universities to add innovation in teaching-learning process. Department of History has been inviting guest faculty since 2011. This year other two departments i.e. Department of Sociology and Department of Education have also started inviting guest faculty.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 151
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
5. Evidence of Success: This year (2014) Tingkhong College has produced highest number(23)of graduates (BA) securing First Class in major course and one secured Distinction. Ms Champawati Gogoi, a student of History Major secured First class First position in the BA final (6th Sem.) examination, 2014 conducted by Dibrugarh University. 6. Problems Encountered and Resource Required: Non-availability of financial resources. Non-availability of smart class room. Non-availability of sufficient Audio-visual aids. 7. Notes (Optional): Despite of limited financial resources and space, the college authority encourages the departments to invite and exchange guest faculty to inspire the talented students and add innovative approach to the teaching-learning process. 8 Contact Details: Name of the Principal : Dr Jyotimala Gohain Name of the Institution: TINGKHONG COLLEGE City: TINGKHONG (DIBRUGARH), ASSAM Pin Code: 786612 Accredited Statues: C+ (Cycle – I) Phone No: 9435339489 Website: www.tingkhongcollege.edu.in Email: [email protected]
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 152
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments Assamese
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department: ASSAMESE 2. Year of establishment : 1972 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 departments/units involved : N/A 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : N/A 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc. : N/A 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : No 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate 01 O1 Professors Asst. 02 02 Professors Asst. 02 (Temporary) Professor 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. Years D. Students Of guided for Experience the last 4 years
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 153
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Sri Binod Kr. MA, M.Phil Associate ‘A’ Group 30 Nil Khanikar Professor 1 Sri Nakul Phukan MA, M.Phil Asst. ‘B’ Group 3 /2 Nil Professor Mrs Binita MA, M.Phil Asst. ‘A’ Group 3 Nil Morang Professor Mrs Gitamoni MA, M.Phil Astt. ‘C’ Group 9 Nil Dutta Professor (Contractual) Mrs Kaberi MA Astt. ‘B’ Group 3 Nil Changmai Professor ( Contractual )
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : BA (Programme) – 25% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 13:01 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG M.Phil – 04, PG-01 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Sri Nakul Phukan 1 Mrs Gitamoni Dutta 3 1 Mrs Binita Morang 4 Mrs Kaberi Changmai 1 Others Publications
a. Publication per faculty : As given in the above table b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 154
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : NIL e. Chapter in Books : 01 f. Books Edited : NIL g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : NIL h. Citation Index : NIL i. SNIP : NIL j. SJR :NIL k. Impact factor: NIL l. H-index :NIL 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee – 2 (Regional Committee ) b) International Committee :NIL c) Editorial Boards :NIL 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme : Nil b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / 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/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F TDC(BA) III year 2011 Major 10 10 02 08 70% TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 155
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Non Major 41 41 17 24 70.73% TDC(BA) III year 2012 Major 18 18 09 09 66.6% Non Major 25 25 14 11 96% TDC(BA) III year 2013 Major 22 22 03 19 86.3% Non Major 22 22 12 10 100% BA 6th Semester, 2014 Major 11 11 01 10 100% Non Major 02 02 - 02 100% *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from % of students from same state others States abroad BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 81.5% PG to M. Phil Nil PG to Ph. D Nil Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Nil Employed Campus selection Nil Others than campus 25% recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 75% 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities c. Library – Departmental library (230 books) d. Internet facilities for Staff & Students – Nil e. Class rooms with ICT facility – Audio mode of teaching has been provided with in some class room : Nil f. Laboratories – Not applicable 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : As per Govt. Rule
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 156
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : Nil 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning General traditional lecture method is applied but additional classes and other methods also applied to improve the teaching-learning process. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been done in June, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : Strength: There is a sincere and dedicated teaching staff.
Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, study materials, audio- visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom.
Opportunities: Obedient and Sincere students. Student have opportunity to develop their quality and personality. Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies. Future plan: To open PG course To organize National Seminar To engage students in research oriented programme.
---xxx—
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 157
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments Economics
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : ECONOMICS 2. Year of establishment : 1972 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 departments/units involved : Nil 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc. : Nil 8 Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : No 9 Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate 01 O1 Professors Asst. 02 02 Professors Asst. 01 (Contractual) Professor
Name Qualificatio Designatio Specializatio No. of Years No of Ph. D. n n n Of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sri Krishna Kanta MA Associate Agriculture 28 Nil Gogoi Professor Group Miss Dipannita Bora MA, M.Phil Asst. Demograph 19 Nil Professor y
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 158
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Sri Mridul Borgohain MA, M.Phil Asst. Agricultural 16 Nil Professor Econ. Sri Mintu Deka MA Astt. Agricultural 02 Nil (Contractual Basis) Professor Econ. 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph. D./M. Phil., etc) 11. List of senior visiting faculty : No 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : 20% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : UG 21:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG : M.Phil – 02, PG-02 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Sri Krishna Kanta Gogoi Miss Dipannita Bora 3 Sri Mridul Borgohain 2 1 Sri Mintu Deka Others Publications
a. Publication per faculty: As given in the above table. b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : 01 ( Jointly) c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For E.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : NIL TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 159
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
e. Chapter in Books :NIL f. Books Edited : NIL g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : NIL h. Citation Index : NIL i. SNIP : NIL j. SJR : NIL k. Impact factor : NIL l. H-index : NIL 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee – 2 (Regional Committee NEEA & 2 members of NEEA) b) International Committee : NIL c) Editorial Boards: NIL 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme : Nil b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / 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/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F BA Programme, 2011 Major/Non-Major 14 14 12 02 64.3% BA Programme, 2012 Major/Non-Major 08 08 05 03 100% BA Programme, 2013
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 160
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Major/Non-Major 06 06 04 02 100% BA Programme, 2014 Major/Non-Major 07 07 04 03 71.4% *M=Male *F=Female
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the same % of students from % of students from state others States abroad BA Programme 100% Nil Nil 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 78.26% PG to M. Phil PG to Ph. D Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Nil .Others than campus recruitment 15% (Approx) Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 85% (Approx)
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a. Library – Yes b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students – Yes c. Class rooms with ICT facility – Audio mode of teaching has been provided with in some class room : Yes d. Laboratories – Nil 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : Nil 32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : Nil 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Traditional lecture method, Additional classes are taken for improvement of students.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 161
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been done in June, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans :
Strength: Dedicated and hardworking teaching staff.
Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, lack of audio-visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom.
Opportunities: Obedient and Sincere students.
Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies.
Future plan:
To open PG course To organize National Seminar To engage students in research oriented programme.
---xxx--
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 162
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments Education
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : EDUCATION 2. Year of establishment : 2012 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 departments/units involved : NIL 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments: Environmental Studies 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc. : NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : DOES NOT ARISE 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate Nil Nil Professors Asst. Nil Nil Professors Asst. On contractual basis 03 Professor 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph. D./M. Phil., etc)
No. of No of Ph. D. Years of Students Name Qualification Designatio Specializatio Experience guided for n n the last 4 years
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 163
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Sri Devajit MA, SLET Asst. 2 yrs Nil Buragohain Professor (Contractual basis) Ms Dipshikha Borah MA, SLET Asst. 1 yrs Nil (Contractual basis) Professor Ms Antara Bhagawati MA Asst. 1 yrs Nil (Contractual Basis) Professor
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Mrs Manashi Gogoi, Asstt.Professor in Education, HCDG College, Nitaipukhuri 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : BA (Major + Non-Major) – 100% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : 13:01 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG Sri Devajit Buragohain(HoD)- PG, Ms Deepsikha Bora – PG, Ms Antara Bhagawati – PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : a) National - 01 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Sri Devajit Buragohain 4 1 Miss Deepsikha Bora Miss Antara Bhagawati Others Publications
a. Publication per faculty : As given in the above table. b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : 01 ( Jointly)
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 164
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs :NIL e. Chapter in Books : NIL f. Books Edited : NIL g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : NIL h. Citation Index : NIL i. SNIP : NIL j. SJR : NIL k. Impact factor : NIl l. H-index : NIL 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee – 01 (Regional Committee NEIEA) b) International Committee c) Editorial Boards 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme : Nil b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / 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/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 165
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
BA 1st Semester, 2013 Major - - - - - Non-Major 70 55 18 37 74.55% BA 2nd Semester, 2013 Major - - - - - Non-Major 40 40 12 28 42.50% BA 1st Semester, 2014 Major 21 15 07 08 - Non-Major 100 75 36 39 - BA 3rd Semester, 2014 Non-Major 32 32 10 22 - *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from % of students from same state others States abroad BA (Programme) 100% Nil Nil 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG PG to M. Phil PG to Ph. D Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Others than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a. Library b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Nil c. Class rooms with ICT facility : Nil d. Laboratories : Nil 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : As per Government Role.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 166
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : Nil 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : a. Traditional lecture method b. Organizing departmental seminar. c. Remedial classes. d. Question – answer session. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been done in June, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans
Strength: Dedicated and hardworking teaching staff.
Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, study materials, audio-visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom.
Opportunities: Obedient and sincere students.
Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies.
Future plan:
To open PG course To organize National Seminar. To engage students in research oriented programme.
---xxx---
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 167
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments English
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : ENGLISH 2. Year of establishment : 1972 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 departments/units involved : NIL 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : Nil 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc. : NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : Nil 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate 02 02(two) Professors 01(One Suspended) Asst. Professors - - Asst. Professor Two contractual basis 02 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph. D./M. Phil., etc)
Name Qualificatio Designation Specialization No. of Years No of Ph. D. n Of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sri Anup Phukon MA Associate Linguistics 30 yrs Nil Professor Phonetics &
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 168
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Grammar Sri Parag Chandra MA Associate Under 20 yrs Nil Bairagi Professor suspension Sri Dibakar Maut MA, Asst. 8 yrs Nil (Contractual Basis) M.Phil Professor Miss Pikumoni MA Asst. 6 Months Nil Gogoi(Contractual Professor Basis)
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : 30%, 60% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : BA (Major) - BA (Non- Major) –81:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG Name : Sri Anup Phukon – MA, Sri Parag Chandra Bairagi – MA, Sri Dibakar Maut – MA, M.Phil, Miss Pikumoni Gogoi – MA. 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Sri Anup Phukon Sri Parag Chandra Bairagi Sri Dibakar Maut 1 Miss Pikumoni Gogoi Others Publications Sri Anup Phukon 1
a. Publication per faculty : As given in the above table. b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national/ international) by faculty and students : 01 ( in International Journal )
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 169
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For E.g. Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : Nil e. Chapter in Books : Nil f. Books Edited : Nil g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : Nil h. Citation Index : Nil i. SNIP: Nil j. SJR:Nil k. Impact factor : Nil l. H-index : Nil 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee : Nil b) International Committee : Nil c) Editorial Boards : Nil 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme: Nil b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / 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/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 170
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TDC(BA) III year 2011 Non Major 41 41 17 24 70.73% TDC(BA) III year 2012 Non Major 25 25 14 11 96% TDC(BA) III year 2013 Non Major 22 22 12 10 100% BA 6th Semester, 2014 Non Major 02 02 - 02 100% *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from % of students from same state others States abroad BA Semester 100% Nil Nil course(2011-2014)
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG - PG to M. Phil - PG to Ph. D - Ph. D to Post-Doctoral - Employed Campus selection Nil Others than campus 15% recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 85%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a. Library : Yes b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students : Yes c. Class rooms with ICT : Yes d. Laboratories : Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 171
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : All students belonging to ST/SC etc. receiving scholarship from the State Government. 32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : 01 (in 2014) departmental seminar has held on 25/09/2014 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Audio & Visual Aids 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Yes 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : (S-Strength/ W – Weaknesses / O – Opportunity / C – Challenges ) S – (strength) : Sincere and experienced faculty/Co-operative administration/ sufficient number of books in college & departmental library. Loyal students with sincerity to learn/ newly setup cabin for the department. W – (Weaknesses): Lack of teaching aids – such as audio-visual(now newly setup one digitalized seminar hall and two digital class rooms will partially compensate the need) the students come from this backward rural & tea garden background – many of whom are first generation college students. O – (Opportunity): It has been tried to give full opportunity to the students to learn English and use it in different fields of activities in life. C – (Challenges): To prepare the students of this rural and tea garden area to feel at ease in English – which is the world language to-day and assert themselves in the globalised world ably.
---xxx—
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 172
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments History
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : HISTORY 2. Year of establishment : 1972 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 departments/units involved : NIL 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : DOES NOT ARISE 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc.: NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : DOES NOT ARISE 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate 01 01 Professors Asst. 01 01 Professors Asst. On contractual basis 02 Professor 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. Years D. Students Of guided for Experience the last 4 years Dr. Jotindra Nath MA, Ph.D. Associate Ancient India 25 Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 173
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Konwar Professor Sri Luhit MA, M.Phil Asst. Medieval 5 Nil Buragohain Professor India Sri Arpanjyoti MA Asst. Modern India 01 Nil Gogoi Professor (Contractual ) Sri Bhaskar Deka MA Asst. Medieval 01 Nil (Contractual) Professor India
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Year 2011 : Dr. Dipankar Gogoi HOD of History, Naharkatia College and Sri Tarun Gogoi, Asstt Prof. Dept. of History, HCDG College,Nitaipukhuri were participated as Resource Person in the Departmental Seminar held on 17th Sept. 2011 Year 2012 : Sri Pradip Chutia Asstt. Prof. Deptt. Of History, Khowang College participated as Resource Person in the Seminar held on 21st Sept.2012. Year 2014 : Mrs. Manashi Gogoi, Asstt. Prof. Deptt. Of Education HCDG College Nitaipukhuri participated in the Departmental Seminar held on 27th January,2014 as Resource Person Sri Roktadeep Chetia Asstt. Prof. Deptt. Of History, Moran College participated in the Departmental Seminar held on 25th Sept.2014 as Resource Person 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : BA (Major + Non-Major) – 30% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : BA (Major) - 9:1 BA (Non- Major) –9:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG Name : Dr. J.N. Konwar – MA, Ph.D, Sri Luhit Buragohain – MA, M.Phil, Sri Arpanjyoti Gogoi – MA, Sri Bhaskar Deka – MA 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 174
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Jotindra Nath Konwar 2 1 Sri Luhit Buragohain Sri Arpanjyoti Gogoi Sri Bhaskar Deka Others Publications
a. Publication per faculty: As given in the above table. b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : Nil c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : Nil e. Chapter in Books : Nil f. Books Edited :01 g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : Nil h. Citation Index : Nil i. SNIP : Nil j. SJR : Nil k. Impact factor : Nil l. H-index : Nil 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee – 01 (Regional Committee NEIHA) b) International Committee : Nil c) Editorial Boards : Nil 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme – 2% b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories / Industry / other agencies : Nil
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 175
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students : Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department : Nil 25. Seminars / Conference / Workshops organized & the source of funding g. National - Nil h. International – Nil 26. Student profile programme / course wise :
Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F TDC 2nd Year, 2010-2011 Major 02 02 Nil 02 50% General 03 03 Nil 03 100% TDC 3rd Year, 2011-2012 Major 05 05 01 04 80% General 07 07 04 03 100% TDC Year, 2012-2013 Major 07 07 05 02 100% General 03 03 03 - 100% BA 6th Semester, 2014 Major 04 04 - 04 50% General 03 03 02 01 - *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from % of students from same state others States abroad BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 50% PG to M. Phil PG to Ph. D
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 176
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Others than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library – Departmental library (212 books) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students – Not in the department separately c) Class rooms with ICT facility – Audio mode of teaching has been provided with in some class room d) Laboratories – Not applicable 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : All students belonging to ST/SC etc. receiving scholarship from the State Government. 32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : 02 (in 2014) departmental seminars were held on27-01-14 and 25/09/2014. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : a) Traditional lecture method. b) Organizing departmental seminar. c) Remedial classes. d) Question – answer session. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been done in June, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 177
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Strength:A dedicated and teaching staff and sincere hardworking students. Miss Champawati Gogoi, secured First Class First position (Major in History) in the BA 6th semester Final Examination, 2014 conducted by Dibrugarh University. The pass percentage in the final Examination has been increased.
Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, study materials, audio-visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom.
Opportunities: Obedient, sincere and talented students.
Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies.
Future plan: To open PG course To organize National Seminar To engage students in research oriented programme.
---xxxx----
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 178
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments Political Science
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : POLITICAL SCIENCE 2. Year of establishment : 1972 3. Names of programmes / courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters, Integrated PH.D., etc) : UG Programme 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved : N/A 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : N/A 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc.: N/A 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : No 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate 01 O1 Professors Asst. 03(one contractual) Professors Asst. Professor 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph. D./M. Phil., etc)
Name Qualificati Designatio Specializatio No. of Years No of Ph. D. on n n Of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sri Hareswar Gogoi MA, Associate 27 Nil M.Phil Professor
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 179
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Mrs Minati Hazarika MA Asst. Public 14 Nil Professor Administratio n Sri Bhaskar Neog MA, Asst. International 3 Nil M.Phil Professor Relation Sri Padum MA, Astt. International 9 Nil Gogoi(contractual) M.Phil Professor Relation
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) : 63:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG : M.Phil – 03 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Sri Hareswar Gogoi Mrs Minati Hazarika Sri Bhaskar Neog Sri Padum Gogoi Others Publications
a. Publication per faculty : Nil b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : Nil c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete,
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 180
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : Nil e. Chapter in Books : Nil f. Books Edited : Nil g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : Nil h. Citation Index : Nil i. SNIP : Nil j. SJR : Nil k. Impact factor : Nil l. H-index : Nil 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee : 01 (NEIPSA) b) International Committee : Nil c) Editorial Boards : Nil 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme : 3% b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / 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/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F TDC(BA) Final, 2011 Major 13 10 05 05 50% Non-Major 40 39 18 21 69.23% TDC(BA) Final, 2012
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 181
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Major 12 08 03 05 62.5% Non-Major 30 24 14 10 96% TDC(BA)Final, 2013 Major 15 10 06 04 70% Non-Major 21 21 11 10 100% BA 6th Semester, 2014 Major 11 11 06 05 100% Non-Major 08 08 05 03 62.5% *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from % of students from % of students from the same state others States abroad BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil Three year Degree 100% Nil Nil Course 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 80% PG to M. Phil PG to Ph. D Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Nil Others than campus Nil recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a. Library – Central b. Internet facilities for Staff & Students – Central c. Class rooms with ICT facility – Audio mode of teaching has been provided with in some class room : Central d. Laboratories – Not applicable 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : As per Govt. Rule
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 182
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : Nil 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : Additional classes and other methods adopted to improve student library 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been done in June, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : Strength: A group of dedicated teachers. Rate of pass percentage in the final Examinations has been increased. Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, study materials, audio- visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom. Opportunities: Obedient and Sincere students. Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies. Future plan: To open PG course. To organize National Seminar. To engage students in research oriented programme.
----xxxx----
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 183
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Evaluative Report of the Departments Sociology
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department : SOCIOLOGY 2. Year of establishment : 1972 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 departments/units involved : NIL 5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system(programme wise) : SEMESTER 6. Participation of department in the course offered by other departments : DOES NOT ARISE 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institution, etc. : NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any)with reasons : DOES NOT ARISE 9. Number of Teaching post Sanctioned Filled Professors NIL NIL Associate NIL NIL Professors Asst. 02 02 Professors Asst. On contractual basis 02 Professor 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt./ Ph. D./M. Phil., etc)
Name Qualificatio Designati Specializatio No. of Years No of Ph. D. n on n Of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 184
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Mrs Deepanjali Bora MA, M.Phil Asst. 21 Nil Professor Dr Diganta Kr. Gogoi MA, M. Asst. 11 Nil Phil, Ph.D Professor Mrs Rashmi Rekha Ma, M. Phil Asst. 9 Nil Handique(contractu Professor al) Miss Ritashree MA Asst. 3 Nil Chetia(contractual) Professor
11. List of senior visiting faculty : Sri Trailukya Dehingia Asso. Professor Dept of Sociology , Khowang College participated as Resource Person in the Departmental Seminar held on 05-11-2014. 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : BA (Major + Non-Major) – 30% 13. Student – teacher Ratio (programme wise) : BA (Major) – 1:14 BA (Non- Major) – 1:58 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff, sanctioned and filled : Nil 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D. Litt./M.Phil./ PG Name : Mrs Deepanjali Bora – MA, M.Phil, Sri Diganta Kr. gogoi – MA, M.Phil, Ph.D, Mrs Rashmi Rekha Handique – MA, M. Phil, Miss Ritashree Chetia – MA 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental project funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : Nil 18. Research Center/facility recognized by the University : Nil 19. Publications : Faculty a b c d e f g h i j k l Mrs Deepanjali Bora Sri Diganta Kr. Gogoi Mrs Rashmi Rekha Handique Miss Ritashree Chetia Others Publications
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 185
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
a. Publication per faculty : Nil b. Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals(national/international) by faculty and students : Nil c. Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database International Social Science; Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) : Nil d. Monographs : Nil e. Chapter in Books : Nil f. Books Edited : Nil g. Books with ISBN? ISSN numbers with details of publication : Nil h. Citation Index : Nil i. SNIP : Nil j. SJR : Nil k. Impact factor : Nil l. H-index : Nil 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committee : Nil b) International Committee : Nil c) Editorial Boards : Nil 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house project including inter departmental / programme : 2% b) Percentage of students placed for project in organizations 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 / Conference / Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National - Nil b) International – Nil 26. Student profile programme / course wise :
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 186
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/Programme received percentage (refer question no 4) *M *F TDC 3rd Year, 2011 Major 02 02 - - 100% General 33 33 - - 54% TDC 3rd Year, 2012 Major 15 15 - - 100% General 18 18 - - 61% TDC 3rd Year, 2013 Major 12 12 - - 44% General 18 18 - - 61% BA 6th Semester, 2014 Major 06 06 - - 80% General 07 07 - - 60% *M=Male *F=Female 27. Diversity of Students
Name of the Course % of students from the % of students from % of students from same state others States abroad BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil BA (Semester) 100% Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? – Nil 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 80% PG to M. Phil PG to Ph. D Ph. D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Nil Others than campus recruitment Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library – yes (Central & Departmental) b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students – yes (Central) TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 187
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
c) Class rooms with ICT facility – yes, audio mode of teaching has been provided in a class room. d) Laboratories – Not applicable 31. Numbers of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies : All students belonging to ST/SC etc. receiving scholarship from the State Government. 32. Details on student enrichment programmed (special lectures/workshops seminar) with external experts : 01 (in 2014) departmental seminar was held on 03/11/2014 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : a) Traditional lecture method b) Organizing departmental seminar c) Remedial classes d) Question – answer session e) Use of audio – visual aids 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The students and the faculty members regularly participate in the activities of Social Responsibility and Extension organized by the college NSS Unit, IQAC, Green Audit Cell, Red Ribbon Club, etc. A village called No. 2 Tipomia Bangali has been adopted by the college and a socio-economic survey of the said village has been conducted by the Department of Sociology in the month of August, 2014. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans: Strength: A group of dedicated and hardworking teachers. Increasing rate of pass percentage in the final Examinations. Weakness: Insufficient teaching staff, study materials, audio-visual teaching aids, inferiority complex of the students and insufficient classroom. Opportunities: Obedient and Sincere students. Students have opportunity to develop their quality and personality. Challenges: To develop the infrastructural facilities of the department. To motivate students to prepare themselves for higher studies.
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 188
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Future plan: To open PG course To organize National Seminar To engage students in research oriented programme.
---XXX--
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 189
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 1
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 190
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 191
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 2
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 192
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 3
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 193
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 4
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 194
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 195
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 196
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 197
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 198
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 199
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 200
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 201
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 5
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 202
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 203
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 204
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 205
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 206
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 207
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 208
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 209
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 210
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 211
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 212
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 213
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 6
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 214
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 7
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 215
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
Annexure – 8
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 216
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 217
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 218
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 219
Self-Study Report (Cycle – 2) 2014
TINGKHONG COLLEGE, TINGKHONG, DIBRUGARH, ASSAM 220