M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu

M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu.

SELF - APPRAISAL REPORT

SUBMITTED TO NAAC FOR INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION

MENAKSHI RAMASAMY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Trichy Main Road, M.R. Kalvi Nagar, Thathanur (Po), Udayarpalayam (Tk), Ariyalur (Dt), Pin: 621 804. NCTE Approval No: F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed/2006-2007/12225 and 12315 Affiliated to TamilNadu Teachers Education University, Chennai – 05

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 1 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu.

SL. PAGE CONTENTS NO. NO. SECTION - A. SELF APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE INSTITUTION (I) PREFACE. (A) HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE AND ACHIEVEMENTS. 3 (B) NECESSITY FOR ACCREDITATION. 10 (C) PREPARATION OF THE REPORT. 11 SECTION – B PART – I : INSTITUTIONAL DATA A. PROFILE OF THE INSTITUTION 13 B. CRITERION – WISE INPUTS CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS 18 CRITERION II : TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION 22 CRITERION III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 28 CRITERION IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES. 33 CRITERION V : STUDENTS SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION. 42 CRITERION VI : GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP. 54 CRITERION VII : INNOVATIVE PRACTICES. 61 PART – II : EVALUATIVE REPORT 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 63 2. CRITERION WISE ANALYSIS CRITERION I : CURRICULAR ASPECTS 71 CRITERION II : TEACHING – LEARNING AND EVALUATION 80 CRITERION III : RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION 95 CRITERION IV : INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES. 112 CRITERION V : STUDENTS SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION. 130 CRITERION VI : GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP. 149 CRITERION VII : INNOVATIVE PRACTICES. 168 3. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION. 181

PAPER – I A. Self Appraisal report of the Institution : (i) Preface. (a) History of the college and Achievements : Meenachi Ramasamy Educational Trust was founded in the year 2000 by the philanthropist, harbinger, Kalvithanthai M.Ramasamy Mudaliar to

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 2 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu. provide high quality of Higher Education in the rural areas of Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu.

The Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu is one of the such institutions which was established under this management in the year 2007 with the solemn aim of imparting (B.Ed.) Teacher Education to this Rural poor students of this educationally backward District to serve the community.

The motto of this college is self – confidence, striving and strenuous work. These are the chants of our beloved founder Theivathiru.M.Ramasamy Mudaliar of Udayarpalayam. The motto stimulates and strengthens the students with determination to reach their goal with self-confidence with continuous efforts and hard work. It teaches them to qualify themselves suitable to the needs of the competitive world and meet out the challenges of day to day life and get success in their profession and life.

There was no college of education in this District before the inception of this college. This is the first self financing B.Ed. college in this District to create a very good qualified teacher.

The secretary and correspondent of this college Lion.Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan M.A., M.L., leads the institution in a proper way with ever cheering interest and enthusiasm.

The National Council for Teacher Education has granted recognition to this institution as per F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed./2006-07/12225 dt: 27.09.2007 and 12315 dt: 01.10.2007. The Government of Tamil Nadu has accorded permission to run the Institution with an intake of 100 students.

Formerly this college was granted affiliation by the Bharathidasan University from 2007 to 31.07.2008.

In continuation to that the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai has granted affiliation from 01.08.2008.

The subjects offered in B.Ed. course are. 1. Biological Science. 2. Commerce 3. Computer Science. 4. Economics. 5. English. 6. History 7. Mathematics. 8. Physical Science. 9. Tamil.

This college functions in a permanent building in Survey No.136/1B. at Thathanur village.

There are 1+9 staff members in this college. All the staff members are qualified and approved by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai as per TNTEU/R/Quali.Approval/CC 10101/2012/1171 dt : 06.06.2012 of the Registrar, TNTEU,Chennai.

Out of them one has acquired M.Phil., degree in Education. One Physical Director with M.P.Ed., qualification, and a Librarian with M.L.I.S., qualification are appointed in the college.

There is one office superintendent and 7 non – teaching staff to carry out the administrative work.

Achievements: This college caters and takes care of the Teacher Education of 100 students from this rural area every year.

Academic: The college has secured the following percentage of result in the university examinations as detailed below. 2007 – 2008 : 97% 2008 – 2009 : 86% 2009 – 2010 : 90% 2010 – 2011 : 88% 2011 – 2012 : 85%

Extra – curricular Activities: Extra curricular activities help the students to posses leadership personalities and social movement with the society.

YRC is functioning in this college. Mr.B.Anbuthasan Asst. Prof. of Computer Science is incharge of YRC. It enlightens the students about the evil effects of drinking intoxicating liquors and incurable diseases like AIDS etc. Many awareness programmes and Blood donation camps were conducted on behalf of this club.

Echo club is functioning in this college Thiru. A.Arivalagan, Asst. Prof. of Biology is incharge of this club. Students are given awareness about the

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 5 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu. cleanliness of surroundings and safe guard the forest areas, and ensures the echo friendly activities.

Festivals: Every year National festivals like Republic Day, Independence Day, Pongal festivals are celebrated in the campus.

Clubs: Literary association, science club and the other subject clubs are functioning to train the students in organization and administration and to get improvement in elocution.

Seminar: State level Seminar: One state level seminar on “Innovative Class Room practices” was conducted on 21.03.2012.

Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan, Secretary and correspondent of our college presided over the seminar in the presence Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., the Director of our Educational Institutions. Mr.K.Anandhan M.A., (Eco), M.A., (Psy.). M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Education, Bharathidasan University, Trichy inaugurated the seminar and delivered the special address. More than 10 faculty members and 2 students presented the papers.

National Conference; One Two days National Conference on “Modern Technologies in Teacher Education” was conducted on 28.04.2012 and 29.04.2012.

Our Secretary and correspondent Lion.M.R.Rahunaathan M.A., M.L., presided over the conference in the presence of our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., and inaugurated the conference.

On 28.04.2012 three sessions were conducted under the chairmanship of 1. Mr.Dr.K.Anandhan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 2. Mrs.Dr.P.Nagalakshmi, Trichy. 3. Mr.Dr.S.Robinson, Pondicherry. And on 29.04.2012 three sessions were conducted. The chairpersons were. 1. Mr.Dr.G.Subramanian Associate Prof. in Commerce, Sri Rmakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore. 2. Mr.Dr.S.Mani Associate Prof. in History, Meston College of Education, Chennai. 3. Mr.Dr.V.Dayakara Reddy, Principal, Head of Department of Education, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi.

Paper Presented: from other Colleges: 33 From our college: 10

The Valedictory function was presided over by our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan and our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam distributed the certificates.

Second State Level Seminar:

One day state level seminar by students on improving the quality in Teacher Education was conducted on 21.09.2012. The second state level seminar on “Quality Education” was conducted on 27.09.2012. Our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan presided over the seminar in the presence of our Director, Mr.Dr.R.Rajamanickam and Dr.T.K.Srinivasan M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., inaugurated the seminar. Morning session was chaired by Mr.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed., and the evening session was chaired by Mr.K.Muthukumaran M.A., M.Ed., 16 faculty members from other colleges. 08 faculty members from our college and 68 students have submitted their papers. The certificates to the paper presenters were distributed by our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam. Computer Literacy Programme: Now a day’s computer knowledge is very important to up-to-date execution of any kind of work. Considering this need the college has given computer training to all the 100 students. Basic knowledge of computer and its functioning and uses are educated to them. Mr.B.Anbuthasan Asst. Prof. of Computer Science is incharge of this work.

Placement Cell: Placement cell is functioning in this college. Our management is arranging for registration of candidates in the campus itself to maintain seniority for employment with the co-ordination of the District Employment Exchange. The college does the possible helps to the students. Mr.R.Thangavel Asst. Prof. of Physical Science is incharge of the cell.

Sports: Our management is very keen in improving the physical activities of our students. Every year sports meet is conducted for boys and girls separately. Prizes are distributed to the winners. Founder’s Day: Founder’s Day is celebrated every year on 2nd of January. Literary competitions are conducted for school children from 6th to 12th Std. Cash awards and certificates of merit are distributed to the winners.

Service to Humanity: Service to Humanity is essential to be a socially well being man. Hence our students have interest in carrying out the following activities.

1. Flag Day collection to help the military persons. 2. Planting of saplings in and around the college campus. 3. Awareness programmes and safety weeks. 4. Educating villagers about cleanliness 5. Help for literacy programme. The citizenship Training Programme for 5 days is conducted every year to develop leadership quality, social behaviours with fellow students, individual skills in cultural programmes and in elocution competition. Morning physical Education training for an hour is compulsory. The institution gives training to be courageous in life as well as in career. The students are given not only academic competency but also physical, mental and spiritual competencies. b) Necessity for Accreditation: This college has started functioning in a small village from the year 2007 – 2008. This institution has been serving in all the best ways to impart

Teacher Education to the educationally backward students to uplift them with required knowledge and practical experience to generate young students to create a strong nation with technological knowledge to compete the global needs. This institution has completed 5 years in rendering valuable service to the benefit of the disadvantaged people. In order to encourage and enthuse the faculty as well as students Accreditation is necessary.

The accreditation will help this institution to start new courses and to increase the intake so that this institution may serve to the society in a better way. There will be an opportunity for more and more students to qualify themselves as very good teachers.

The accreditation will help this institution to act dynamically and to elevate the image of this institution to develop its infrastructure and status.

The accreditation will help this institution to start new projects, conduct seminars, work shops with the help of the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai.

The students of this institution will also be benefited much to possess multifarious extension activities.

In the history of this college the following scholars and eminent persons have rendered their valuable service in the growth of this institution and worked as Principal as detailed below.

1. Selvi.B.Lakshmi M.Sc., M.Ed., - 01.08.2007 to 30.06.2008 2. Thiru.T.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Ed.,- 01.07.2008 to 31.07.2009 3. Thiru.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed.,- 01.08.2009 to 31.07.2011 4. Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil., - 01.08.2011 to till date.

Now Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil.,Asst. Prof. of Commerce is acting as Principal.

Hence it is necessary to get accreditation for the multifarious exposure of this institution. C. Preparation of the Report : It was decided by the management to apply for National Accreditation. Following that the committee members were constituted by the Principal for the collection of criterion – wise analysis for the preparation of self – analysis report. i) Mr.Dr.T.K.Srinivasan M.A., M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Co-ordinator of the B.Ed. college was appointed as the steering committee co-ordinator.

ii) The following members were appointed to form the steering committee. Faculty members and supporting staff : 1. Mr.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed., - Advisor. 2. Mrs.M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil.,– Asst. Prof. of Commerce. 3. Mrs.T.Kalaiponni M.Sc., M.Ed.,– Asst. Prof. of Mathematics.

4. Mr.R.Thangavel M.Sc., M.Ed., - Asst. Prof. of Physical Science. 5. Mr.A.Arivazhagan M.Sc., M.Ed., - Asst. Prof. of Biological Science. 6. Mrs.K.Thamilarasi M.A., M.Ed.,– Asst. Prof. of English. iii) A sub – committee was constituted to prepare the department inputs as follows.

1. Mr.B.Anbudhasan M.Sc., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Computer Science.

2. Mrs.C.Latha M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of History. 3. Mrs.P.Kalaivani M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Tamil. 4. Mrs.J.Marial Sucila M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of History. 5. Mr.R.Rajendiran M.A., M.Ed., – Asst. Prof. of Economics.

Computer Asst. Programmar : 1. Miss. G.Jothi. M.Com., B.Ed., COA., 2. Miss.B.Umamaheswari. C.Tech., B.A., 3. Miss.L.Latha. M.A.,

A. Profile of the Institution

1. Name and address : Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education, of the institution Thathanur – 621 804. Udayarpalayam (Tk), Ariyalur (Dt). Ph : 04331 - 245781

2. Website URL : www.mrcolleges.net

3. For communication : Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education, Thathanur – 621 804. Udayarpalayam (Tk), Ariyalur (Dt). Ph : 04331 – 245781. Office Telephone Name Number with Fax No E-Mail Address STD Code Mrs.M.Malathi 04331 - 245781 04331- 245781 [email protected] Principal. Mrs.T.Kalaiponni 04331 - 245781 04331- 245781 [email protected] Vice Principal Dr.T.K.Srinivasan 04331 - 245781 04331- 245781 [email protected] Co-ordinator.

Residence Telephone Number Name Mobile Number with STD Code Mrs.M.Malathi - 9715770457 Principal. Mrs.T.Kalaiponni - 9943059078 Vice Principal Dr.T.K.Srinivasan - 9944479721 Co-ordinator.

4. Location of the Institution:

Urban --

Semi-urban --

Rural  Tribal --

Any other (specify and indicate) --

5. Campus area in acres:

1.53 acres

6. Is it a recognized minority institution?

Yes -- No 

7. Date of establishment of the institution:

Month & Year

MM YYYY 09 2007

8. University/Board to which the institution is affiliated:

TamilNadu Teachers Education University, Chennai – 600 005.

9. Details of UGC recognition under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act. Month & Year Month & Year

MM YYYY MM YYYY 2f 12B ------

10. Type of Institution -- a. By funding i. Government

ii. Grant-in-aid --

iii. Constituent --

iv. Self-financed 

v. Any other (specify and indicate) -- b. By Gender i. Only for Men -- ii. Only for Women -- iii. Co-education 

c. By Nature i. University Dept. --

ii. IASE -- iii. Autonomous College -- iv. Affiliated College  v. Constituent College --

vi. Dept. of Education of Composite -- College

-- vii. CTE

Viii. Any other (specify and indicate) --

11. Does the University / State Education Act have provision for autonomy?

Yes -- No - 

If yes, has the institution applied for autonomy?

Yes -- No 

12. Details of Teacher Education programmes offered by the institution: f o

m u i n d e o i

Sl. Programme Entry Nature of t M a

Level n r

No. / Course Qualification Award o u i t D c u r t s n i Certificate

i) Pre-primary - - Diploma - - Degree Certificate Primary/ ii) - - Diploma - - Elementary Degree B.A., B.Sc., r l

Secondary/ i a

B.Lit., M.A., e iii) Sr. secondary B.Ed. Degree m a Y M.Sc., T UG 1 M.Com., iv. Post - - Diploma - -

Graduate Degree Certificate Other v. - - Diploma - - (specify) Degree

13. Give details of NCTE recognition (for each programme mentioned in Q.12 above)

Valid Sanctioned Level Programme Order No. & Date upto Intake Pre-primary - - - - Primary/Elementary - - - - F.SRO/NCTE/B.Ed. Secondary/ /2006-2007/12225 Sr.secondary B.Ed., - 100 dt : 27.09.2007 & UG 12315 dt : 01.10.2007 Post Graduate - - - - Other (specify) - - - - (Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement)

B) Criterion- wise inputs

Criterion I: Curricular Aspects

1. Does the Institution have a stated

Vision Yes  No --- Mission Yes  No --- Values Yes  No --- Objectives Yes  No --- 2. a) Does the institution offer self-financed programme(s)?

Yes  No ---

If yes,

a) How many programmes? One

b) Fee charged per programme Rs.41,500/-

3. Are there programmes with semester system?

4. Is the institution representing/participating in the curriculum development/ revision processes of the regulatory bodies?

Yes -- No 

If yes, how many faculties are on the various curriculum development/vision committees/boards of universities/regulating authority.

5. Number of methods/elective options (programme wise)

D.Ed. ---

B.Ed. 4 Electives and 10 Optionals

M.Ed. (Full Time) ---

--- M.Ed. (Part Time)

--- Any other (specify and indicate)

6. Are there Programmes offered in modular form

Yes - No 

Number ---

7. Are there Programmes where assessment of teachers by the students has been introduced

Yes  No -

Number 01-B.Ed.

8. Are there Programmes with faculty exchange/visiting faculty

Yes - No 

Number ---

9. Is there any mechanism to obtain feedback on the curricular aspects from the

 Heads of practice teaching schools Yes  No ---

 Academic peers Yes  No ---

 Alumni Yes  No ---

 Students Yes  No ---

---  Employers Yes  No

10. How long does it take for the institution to introduce a new programme within the existing system?

11. Has the institution introduced any new courses in teacher education during the last three years?

Yes - No 

Number ----

12. Are there courses in which major syllabus revision was done during the last five years?

Yes  No -

Number 02

13. Does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum?

Yes  No --

14. Does the institution encourage the faculty to prepare course outlines?

Yes  No --

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

1. How are students selected for admission into various courses?

(a) Through an entrance test developed by the institution -- b) Common entrance test conducted by the University/Government -- c) Through an interview -- d) Entrance test and interview -- e) Merit at the qualifying examination  f) Any other (specify and indicate) On the basis of Tamilnadu Government’s Reservation Policy. 

(If more than one method is followed, kindly specify the weightages)

2. Furnish the following information (for the previous academic year):

(a) Date of start of the academic year 12.08.2011

(b) Date of last admission 10.08.2011

(c) Date of closing of the academic year 19.05.2012 (d) Total teaching days

184 (e) Total working days 144

3. Total number of students admitted

Number of Reserved Open Programme students M F Total M F Total M F Total D.Ed. ------B.Ed. 17 83 100 17 83 100 - - - M.Ed. (Full Time) ------M.Ed. (Part Time) ------

4. Are there any overseas students?

Yes - No 

If yes, how many? ---

5. What is the ‘unit cost’ of teacher education programme? (Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure divided by the number of students/ trainees enrolled).

a) Unit cost excluding salary component Rs.16619/-

b) Unit cost including salary component Rs. 31754/-

(Please provide the unit cost for each of the programme offered by the institution as detailed at Question 12 of profile of the institution)

6. Highest and Lowest percentage of marks at the qualifying examination considered for admission during the previous academic session

Open Reserved Programmes Highest Lowest Highest Lowest (%) (%) (%) (%) D.Ed. - - - - B.Ed. 81% 40% - - M.Ed. (Full Time) - - - - M.Ed. (Part Time) - - - -

7. Is there a provision for assessing students’ knowledge and skills for the programme (after admission)?

Yes  No ---

8. Does the institution develop its academic calendar?

Yes  No ---

9. Time allotted (in percentage)

Practice Programmes Theory Practicum Teaching D.Ed. - - - B.Ed. 77.8% 22.2% 2 days. M.Ed. (Full Time) - - - M.Ed. (Part Time) - - -

10. Pre-practice teaching at the institution

a) Number of pre-practice teaching days 10 Days

b) Minimum number of pre-practice teaching 10 Lessons 10 lessons given by each student Observation s

11. Practice Teaching at School

a) Number of schools identified for practice 2 9 teaching

b) Total number of practice teaching days 4 0

c) Minimum number of practice teaching lessons given by each student 1 0

12. How many lessons are given by the student teachers in simulation and pre-practice teaching in classroom situations?

Number of Lessons Number 1+1 in Simulation

Number of Lessons Number 1+1 Pre- practice teaching

13. Is the scheme of evaluation made known to students at the beginning of the academic session?

Yes  No ---

14. Does the institution provide for continuous evaluation?

Yes  No --- -

15. Weightage (in percentage) given to internal and external evaluation

Programmes Internal External D.Ed. - - B.Ed. 20 80 M.Ed. (Full Time) - - M.Ed. (Part Time) - -

16. Examinations

(a) Number of sessional tests held for each paper 0 5

(b) Number of assignments for each paper 1 0

17. Access to ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and technology.

Yes No Computers  --- Intranet  --- Internet  --- Software / courseware (CDs)  --- Audio resources  --- Video resources  --- Teaching Aids and other related --- materials  Any other (Language Lab)  ---

18. Are there courses with ICT enabled teaching-learning process?

Yes  No -

Number 02

19. Does the institution offer computer science as a subject? Yes  No -

If yes, is it offered as a compulsory or optional paper?

Compulsory  Optional 

Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension

1. Number of teachers with Ph. D and their percentage to the total faculty strength

Number 01 10 %

2. Does the Institution have ongoing research projects?

Yes - No 

If yes, provide the following details on the ongoing research projects

Duration Funding agency Amount (Rs) Collaboration, if any (years) ------(Additional rows/columns may be inserted as per the requirement)

3. Number of completed research projects during last three years.

4. How does the institution motivate its teachers to take up research in education? (Mark for positive response and X for negative response)

 Teachers are given study leave 

 Teachers are provided with seed money 

 Adjustment in teaching schedule 

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 Providing secretarial support and other facilities

 Any other specify and indicate -

5. Does the institution provide financial support to research scholars?

Yes  No ---

6. Number of research degrees awarded during the last 5 years.

a. Ph.D. --

b. M.Phil 01

7. Does the institution support student research projects (UG & PG)?

Yes  No --

8. Details of the Publications by the faculty (Last five years) Yes No Number International journals ------National journals – referred papers/ Non ------referred papers Academic articles in reputed magazines/news  --- 01 papers Books  --- 04 Any other (specify and indicate)  --- 04 Seminar Book Publishing

9. Are there awards, recognition, patents etc received by the faculty?

Yes - No 

Number ----

10. Number of papers presented by the faculty and students (during last five years): Faculty Students

10 01 National seminars

01 --- International seminars

7+8 2+66 Any other academic forum (State Level)

11. What types of instructional materials have been developed by the institution? (Mark `’ for yes and `X’ for No.)

Self-instructional materials 

Print materials 

Non-print materials (e.g. Teaching  Aids/audio-visual, multimedia, etc.)

Digitalized (Computer aided instructional materials)

Question bank 

Any other (specify and indicate)  Study Materials. 12. Does the institution have a designated person for extension activities?

Yes  No --

If yes, indicate the nature of the post.

Full-time 

Part-time - Additional charge - 13. Are there NSS and NCC programmes in the institution?

Yes - No 

14. Are there any other outreach programmes provided by the institution?

Yes  No -

15. Number of other curricular/co-curricular meets organized by other academic agencies/NGOs on Campus

Yes  No -

16. Does the institution provide consultancy services?

Yes  No -

In case of paid consultancy what is the net amount generated during last three years.

17. Does the institution have networking/linkage with other institutions/ organizations?

Local level Yes State level Yes National level Yes International level ---

Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

1. Built-up Area (in sq. mts.)

3772.96 Sq.mts.

2. Are the following laboratories been established as per NCTE Norms?

a) Methods lab Yes  No --

b) Psychology lab Yes No  -- c) Science Lab(s) Yes  No -- d) Education Technology lab Yes No  --

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e) Computer lab Yes No

f) Workshop for preparing teaching aids Yes  No --

3. How many Computer terminals are available with the institution?

4. What is the Budget allotted for computers (purchase and maintenance) during the previous academic year?

5. What is the Amount spent on maintenance of computer facilities during the previous academic year?

6. What is the Amount spent on maintenance and upgrading of laboratory facilities during the previous academic year?

7. What is the Budget allocated for campus expansion (building) and upkeep for the current academic session/financial year?

700000

8. Has the institution developed computer-aided learning packages?

Yes  No -

9. Total number of posts sanctioned Open Reserved

M F M F Teaching 4 6 -- -- Non-teaching 4 6 -- --

10. Total number of posts vacant Open Reserved

M F M F Teaching - - - -

Non-teaching - - - -

11. a. Number of regular and permanent teachers (Gender-wise) Open Reserved

M F M F Lecturers 4 6 -- --

M F M F Readers ------

Professors M F M F ------

b. Number of temporary/ad-hoc/part-time teachers (Gender-wise)

Open Reserved

M F M F

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Lecturers

M F M F Readers - - - - M F M F Professors - - - -

c. Number of teachers from

Same state 10

Other states --- 12. Teacher student ratio (program-wise) Programme Teacher student ratio D.Ed. - B.Ed. 1:11 M.Ed. (Full Time) - M.Ed. (Part Time) -

13. a. Non-teaching staff Open Reserved

M F M F Permanent 1 6 - -

M F M F Temporary - - - -

b. Technical Assistants

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Permanent

M F M F Temporary - - - -

14. Ratio of Teaching – non-teaching staff

15. Amount spent on the salaries of teaching faculty during the previous academic session (% of total expenditure)

16. Is there an advisory35.40% committee for the library?

Yes  No -

17. Working hours of the Library

On working days 9 a.m to 5.30 pm.

On holidays 10 a.m to 1.00 pm,

During examinations 9a.m to 5.30 pm.

18. Does the library have an Open access facility

Yes  No -

19. Total collection of the following in the library

a. Books 6042

- Textbooks 99

- Reference books 1352

b. Magazines 10 c. Journals subscribed 21

- Indian journals 20

- Foreign journals 01

d. Peer reviewed journals ---

e. Back volumes of journals 89 f. E-information resources --

- Online journals/e-journals 30

- CDs/ DVDs 101+5

- Databases ---

- Video Cassettes 03

- Audio Cassettes 03 20. Mention the

Total carpet area of the Library (in sq. mts.) 112 Sq.mts.

Seating capacity of the Reading room 50

21. Status of automation of Library

Yet to intimate -

Partially automated 

Fully automated -

22. Which of the following services/facilities are provided in the library?

Circulation 

Clipping 

Bibliographic compilation 

Reference 

Information display and notification 

Book Bank 

Photocopying 

Computer and Printer 

Internet 

Online access facility 

Inter-library borrowing 

Power back up 

User orientation /information literacy 

Any other (please specify and indicate) --

23. Are students allowed to retain books for examinations?

Yes  No ---

24. Furnish information on the following

Average number of books issued/returned per day 25

Maximum number of days books are permitted to be retained

by students 10 days

by faculty 15 days Maximum number of books permitted for issue

for students 03

for faculty 05

Average number of users who visited/consulted 920 per month

Ratio of library books (excluding textbooks and book 1:60 bank facility)to the number of students enrolled 25. What is the percentage of library budget in relation to total budget of the institution

26. Provide the number of books/ journals/ periodicals that have been added to the library during the last three years and their cost.

I (2009-2010) II(2010-2011) III(2011-2012) Total Total Total cost Number cost Number Number cost (in Rs.) (in Rs.) (in Rs.) Text books 17 920 35 1750 47 2300 Other books 3208 320800 1477 147000 1298 129200 Journals/ 05 8000 8 12000 20 30000 Periodicals Any others 7 06 specify and - - Volumes- 33765 Volumes 13290 indicate 43 – 21 (Encyclopedia) Dictionary - - 108 30800 (Additional rows/columns may be inserted as per requirement)

Criterion V: Student Support and Progression

1. Programme wise “dropout rate” for the last three batches

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Programmes 2009-10 2010-2011 2011 - 2012 D.Ed. - - - B.Ed. - - - M.Ed. (Full Time) - - - M.Ed. (Part Time) - - - * NO DROPOUT RATE FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.

2. Does the Institution have the tutor-ward/or any similar mentoring system?

Yes  No --

If yes, how many students are under the care of a mentor/tutor?

3. Does the institution offer Remedial instruction?

Yes  No --

4. Does the institution offer Bridge courses?

Yes  No --

1. Communication Skill. 2. Personality Development.

3. Life skill course.

5. Examination Results during past three years (provide year wise data)

UG PG M. Phil I II III I II III I II III 2009 – 2010 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012 Pass 90% 89% 85% ------percentage

Number of 65/100 39/98 44/100 ------first classes

Number of 25/100 50/98 41/100 ------distinctions

Exemplary performances (Gold Medal ------and university ranks)

ACADEMIC YEAR 2007 to 2008, B.Ed.,

Optional Subjects No. No. No. Percentage Distinction S. Registered Appeared Passed If any No.

1. Tamil 32 32 31 97% - 2. English 6 6 6 100% - 3. Commerce 5 5 4 80% - 4. Biological Science 7 7 7 100% - 5. History 11 11 11 100% - 6. Mathamatics 17 17 16 95% - 7. Physical Science 22 22 22 100% - 100 100 97 97% -

Overall Percentage : 97/100x100 =97%

Number of First Class : 97

S. No. No. No. Distinction Optional Subjects Percentage No. Registered Appeared Passed If any

1. Tamil 23 23 20 87% 12 2. English 3 3 1 33% - 3. Biological Science 24 24 23 96% 10 4. History 6 6 6 100% 2 5. Mathematics 17 17 16 94% 10 6. Physical Science 27 27 20 74% 9

Total 100 100 86 86% 43

1. Tamil 22 22 19 86% 05 2. English 07 07 05 71% 01 3. Biological Science 10 10 09 90% 03 4. History 09 09 08 90% 02 6. Mathematics 13 13 13 100% 02 7. Physical Science 19 19 16 84% 07 8. Computer Science 10 10 10 100% 01 9. Commerce & 10 10 10 100% 04 Accountancy

Total 100 100 90 90% 25

1. Tamil 15 15 15 100% 05 2. English 13 13 11 84% 03 3. Mathematics 06 06 05 83% 03 4. History 05 05 04 80% 01 5. Biological Science 04 04 04 100% - 6. Computer Science 28 28 23 82% 14 7. Commerce & 15 15 14 93% 13 Accountancy

8. Economics 02 02 02 100% 02 9. Physical Science 10 10 10 100% 09 Total 98 98 88 89% 50

1. Tamil 10 10 6 60% - 2. English 22 22 16 73% - 3. Mathematics 17 17 15 88% 14

5. Physical Science 07 07 07 100% 04 6. Computer Science 29 29 29 100% 14 7. Commerce & 12 12 9 75% 07 Accountancy

8. Economics 03 03 03 100 02 Total 100 100 85 85% 41

6. Number of students who have passed competitive examinations during the last three years (provide year wise data)

I II III NET ------SLET/SET - - - Any other (specify and indicate)

7. Mention the number of students who have received financial aid during the past three years.

I II III Financial Aid 2009 – 2010 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012

Merit Scholarship 03 03 03

Merit-cum-means - - - scholarship

Fee concession 35 43 38

Loan facilities 43 27 35

Any other specify and 02 Students 16 Students 08 Students indicate (SC Scholarship) Rs.9,070/- Rs.1,68,260/- Rs.82640/-

(Additional rows may be inserted as per requirement) 8. Is there a Health Centre available in the campus of the institution?

Yes  No --

9. Does the institution provide Residential accommodation for:

Faculty Yes - No 

Non-teaching staff Yes - No 

10. Does the institution provide Hostel facility for its students?

Yes  No --

If yes, number of students residing in hostels

Men 02

Women 05

11. Does the institution provide indoor and outdoor sports facilities?

Sports fields Yes  No --

Indoor sports facilities Yes  No --

Yes  No -- Gymnasium

12. Availability of rest rooms for Women

Yes  No --

13. Availability of rest rooms for men

Yes  No --

14. Is there transport facility available?

Yes  No --

15. Does the Institution obtain feedback from students on their campus experience?

Yes  No --

16. Give information on the Cultural Events (Last year data) in which the institution participated/organised.

Organised Participated Yes No Number Yes No Number Inter-collegiate  - 03  - 03 Inter-university ------National ------Any other (specify and ------indicate) (Excluding college day celebration)

17. Give details of the participation of students during the past year at the university, state, regional, national and international sports meets.

Participation of students Outcome (Numbers) (Medal achievers) State - - Regional - - National - - International - -

18. Does the institution have an active Alumni Association?

Yes  No --

If yes, give the year of establishment

2008-2009

19. Does the institution have a Student Association/Council?

Yes  No --

20. Does the institution regularly publish a college magazine?

Yes  No --

21. Does the institution publish its updated prospectus annually?

Yes  No --

22. Give the details on the progression of the students to employment/further study (Give percentage) for last three years

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 (%) (%) (%) (2009-2010) (2010-2011) (2011-2012) Higher studies 15 20 21 Employment (Total) 03 12 05 Teaching 03 08 04 - 04 01 Non teaching

23. Is there a placement cell in the institution?

Yes  No ---

If yes, how many students were employed through placement cell during the past three years.

2009 – 2010 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012 07 15 11

24. Does the institution provide the following guidance and counselling services to students?

Yes No

 Academic guidance and Counseling  --

 Personal Counseling  --

  Career Counseling --

Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership

1. Does the institution have a functional Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) or any other similar body/committee

Yes  No ---

2. Frequency of meetings of Academic and Administrative Bodies: (last year)

Governing Body/management 03 Staff council Many IQAC/or any other similar body/committee 04 Internal Administrative Bodies contributing to quality improvement of the institutional processes. (mention only for three most important bodies) 05

PTA – meeting, Library Advisory Committee, Grievance redressal Committee.

3. What are the Welfare Schemes available for the teaching and non- teaching staff of the institution?

Loan facility Yes - No 

Medical assistance Yes - No 

Insurance Yes - No 

Other (specify and indicate) Employee’s PF. Yes  No -- Free Accommodation, Free Bus Pass.

4. Number of career development programmes made available for non- teaching staff during the last three years

5. Furnish the following details for the past three years

a. Number of teachers who have availed the Faculty Improvement Program of the UGC/NCTE or any other recognized organisation 01

b. Number of teachers who were sponsored for professional development programmes by the institution

National - - -

International - - -

c. Number of faculty development programmes organized by the Institution:

d. Number of Seminars/ workshops/symposia on Curricular development, Teaching- learning, Assessment, etc. organised by the institution

e. Research development programmes attended by the faculty

f. Invited/endowment lectures at the institution

Any other area (specify the programme and indicate)

6. How does the institution monitor the performance of the teaching and non-teaching staff?

a. Self-appraisal Yes  No --

b. Student assessment of faculty performance Yes  No -- c. Expert assessment of faculty performance Yes  No -- d. Combination of one or more of the above Yes  No -- e. Any other (specify and indicate) Yes -- No -- 7. Are the faculty assigned additional administrative work?

Yes  No --

If yes, give the number of hours spent by the faculty per week

2 Hours per week

8. Provide the income received under various heads of the account by the institution for previous academic session

Grant-in-aid -----

Fees Rs.45,00,000/-

Donation -----

Self-funded courses -----

Any other (specify and indicate) ----- 9. Expenditure statement (for last two years) Year 1 Year2 2010-2011 2011-2012 Total sanctioned Budget 45,00,000 45,00,000 % spent on the salary of faculty 27.4% 35.40% % spent on the salary of non-teaching employees 12.8% 12.87% % spent on books and journals 6.67% 2.52% % spent on developmental activities (expansion 25.5% 18.95% of building)

% spent on telephone, electricity and water 5.45% 5.61% % spent on maintenance of building, sports 6.2% 18.20% facilities, hostels, residential complex and student amenities, etc.

% spent on maintenance of equipment, teaching 4.34% 1.74% aids, contingency etc.

% spent on research and scholarship (seminars, 3.06% 2.86% conferences, faculty development programs, faculty exchange, etc.)

% spent on travel 4.35% 2.8% Any other (specify and indicate) 4.76% 4.86% Total expenditure incurred 4094450 4028580 10. Specify the institutions surplus/deficit budget during the last three years? (specify the amount in the applicable boxes given below)

Surplus in Rs. Deficit in Rs.

2011 – 2012 471420 ------

2010 - 2011 405550 ------

2009 - 2010 405234 ------

11. Is there an internal financial audit mechanism?

Yes  No ---

12. Is there an external financial audit mechanism?

Yes  No --- 13. ICT/Technology supported activities/units of the institution:

Administration Yes  No --

Finance Yes  No -- Student Records Yes  No --

Career Counselling Yes  No -- Aptitude Testing Yes  No -- Examinations/Evaluation/ Yes  No -- Assessment Yes  No --

Yes - No -- NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 54 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu.

Any other (specify and indicate)

14. Does the institution have an efficient internal co-ordinating and monitoring mechanism?

Yes  No ---

15. Does the institution have an inbuilt mechanism to check the work efficiency of the non-teaching staff?

Yes  No ---

16. Are all the decisions taken by the institution during the last three years approved by a competent authority?

Yes  No ---

17. Does the institution have the freedom and the resources to appoint and pay temporary/ ad hoc / guest teaching staff?

Yes  No ---

18. Is a grievance redressal mechanism in vogue in the institution?

a) for teachers 

b) for students 

c) for non - teaching staff 

19. Are there any ongoing legal disputes pertaining to the institution?

Yes -- No 

20. Has the institution adopted any mechanism/process for internal academic audit/quality checks?

Yes  No ---

21. Is the institution sensitised to modern managerial concepts such as strategic planning, teamwork, decision-making, computerisation and TQM?

Yes  No ---

Criterion VII: Innovative Practices

1. Does the institution has an established Internal Quality Assurance Mechanisms ?

Yes  No ---

2. Do students participate in the Quality Enhancement of the Institution?

Yes  No --

3. What is the percentage of the following student categories in the institution?

2012 - 2013 Category Men % Women % a SC 02 02% 13 13% b ST - - - - c OBC 09 09% 76 76% d 2 (SC-1, Physically challenged 1(SC) 1% 02% MBC-1) e General Category - - - - f Rural 11 11% 83 83% g Urban - - 06 06% h Any other ( specify) - - - -

4. What is the percentage of the staff in the following category ?

Non- Teaching Category % teaching % staff staff a SC - - 01 10% b ST - - - - c OBC 10 100% 09 90% d Women 06 60% 07 70% e Physically challenged - -- - - f General Category - - - - g Any other ( specify) - - - -

5. What is the percentage incremental academic growth of the students for the last two batches?

On completion At Admission of the course Category Batch Batch II Batch I Batch II I(2010-11) (2011-2012) (2010-2011) (2011-2012) SC 17 06 17 06 ST - 02 - 02 OBC 82 91 80 91 Physically challenged - - - - General Category 01 01 01 01 Rural 91 96 89 96 Urban 09 04 09 04 Any other ( specify) - - - - Executive Summary Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education, run by Meenachi Ramasamy Educational Trust was started in the year 2007. This College was recognized by NCTE as per FSRO/NCTE/B.Ed/2006-07/12225 dt : 27.09.2007 and 121315 dt : 01.10.2007.

The Government of Tamil Nadu has accorded permission to run the institution. The institution was first affiliated to the Bharathidasan University from 2007 to 31.07.2008.

In continuation to that the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai, has granted affiliation from 01.08.2008 as per TNTEU/R/Affilin-Contn/2010-11/ 614, dt : 30.09.2010. It tries to achieve excellence through hard work and discipline and to prepare the students to face the contemporary challenges.

Curricular Aspects The college campus is located in a big area of 1.53 acres and has a total built of area of 3772.96 sq.m. with 10 classrooms, multipurpose hall and 8 laboratories. It offers B.Ed., (Bachelor of Education) one year programme and has 10 optional subjects. It has an approved intake of 100 students and 10 faculty members at the ratio of 10:1.

The College follows the curriculum and syllabi designed by the affiliating Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University (TNTEU). The college interacts with the university in updating the curriculum as and when required. The curriculum structure provides ample scope for healthy teaching practice, internal assessment, field trips, camp activities and work experience. Educational technology, information and communication technology in education, action research and case study are compulsory components of the curriculum.

The feedback from students, academic peers, alumni and employers are obtained, analysed and used for improving or restructuring the curriculum,

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 59 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu. co-curricular and extra curricular activities. It reflects the quality enhancement of this institution.

The Teaching, learning and evolution: The Teaching Learning process is strengthened through lectures, seminars, paper presentations, demonstrations, micro level teaching, macro teaching, field trips and camp activities. The latest ICT equipment substantially contribute to the Teaching Learning process. Our students are involved in a variety of school based activities. The internship teaching practice is conducted for 40 days in the nearby schools.

The classes are handled by qualified full time faculty members. The Teacher Educators are encouraged to keep abreast of latest developments in their respective subjects through well equipped library, seminar participation, writing articles in leading research journals. Well equipped computer laboratory and internet facilities are extended to all teachers and students. Our library has a very good collection of books, periodicals, journals and back volumes.

The pass percentages of students have been quite impressive even if the students admitted invariably have an average score in the qualifying examination and from rural areas. Weaker students are given remedial teaching. The tutor – mentor system is successfully conducted to elicit the problem of the students. Counselling is provided for the needed students. The student teachers are continuously evaluated by conducting unit tests, revision tests, and model tests for awarding internal mark of 20 and external evaluates carries 80 marks. The examination is conducted by Tamilnadu Teachers

Education University at the end of the academic year on a non semester pattern. There is a provision for retotalling and revaluation and the students can get the photo copy of the valued answer script from the University. The college being affiliated to Tamilnadu Teachers Education University, the design of curriculum, course pattern and external evaluation are done by the University.

Research consultancy and extension Since Menakshi Ramasamy College of Education is located in a rural area, started Six years back and no PG course has been started so far, it has no research projects from Govt. agencies. But the management has encouraged our faculty members by providing many concessions and incentives including finance to do projects. Every year research seminars are conducted in the college to improve their knowledge in research aptitude and skills. During the year 2012 – 2013, a national seminar, State Level Seminar and Seminar by Students were conducted in the college, totally financed by the management. The students were also motivated to present papers in the seminar. Our staff members have presented papers in the seminars and workshops organized by other universities and colleges.

The extension and outreach programmes carried out by faculty with the help of NGOs in the nearby villages have been very successful. Faculty exchange programmes are conducted by inviting Professors from Colleges and Universities.

Infrastructure and learning resources The campus has 1.53 acres which has a vase scope for expansion of academic activities. The total built up area of the building is 3772.96 sq.m.

Well furnished classrooms, sophisticated laboratories multipurpose hall, ICT facilities, computer centre, spacious administrative building, library and other allied infrastructure of the college are well maintained and utilized by staff and students on a regular basis.

The college library has a very good collection of over 6042 books and 10 magazines, periodicals, 15 journals and facilities for technology aided learning which enable students to acquire information, knowledge and skills required for their study. The library is kept open on all days from 09.00 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. except Govt. holidays. The book bank caters to the needs of SC, ST and economically weaker students. There is a library advisory committee in the college. There is a computer laboratory containing 25 systems with internet facility and is used by faculty and students. The faculty members extensively employ technology in developing instructional material. The sports facilities include a good gymnasium, courts, field tracks and necessary sports wears which are regularly used by our students.

Student support and progression Most of the students hail from villages. The main attraction of the college is the excellent infrastructure and an ideal environment to pursue studies. The college enables the students to avail as many types of scholarships sponsored by the Government and the Management as possible. Every academic year the previous knowledge of students is tested and for low achievers special coaching is arranged. Remedial coaching are given to weaker students. Counselling is given by carreer guidance and counselling cell. Placement cell and Alumni Association have been established. Campus

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 62 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu. placements are offered to students. Feedbacks are collected from current and alumni about various dimensions of the college and its programme in order to make a more effective functioning. A grievance redressal committee attends the problem of the student teachers.

Governance and leadership Our college has a number of bodies and committees which strive for the effective organizational set up and good management. These bodies and committee discuss various issues and complex matters in depth and recommend the decisions to the college management through the Principal. This enables wider participation of the faculty and others in decision making. The practice of delegation of powers to the committees has led not only to a sense of involvement of faculty members but also for a speedy and effective administration. Our Management deserves the right to strengthen the resources base of the college. All items of expenditure are budgeted and there is transparency in all transactions. It also deserves to initiate good welfare schemes for the faculty and the students. Training programme for the staff are arranged periodically for refreshing their subject matter.

Innovative practices The college has initiated many innovative practices. The IQAC was constituted in the year 2010 – 2011 as per the norms and guidelines of NAAC. Every academic plan is discussed in the IQAC meeting. The college identifies the good practices through self appraisal of staff members, feedback from students and alumni. Differently abled students are given classrooms in the ground floor. Good learning environment is created for the students by providing citizenship camp, field trips, festival celebrations, seminars, teaching

NAAC – Self Appraisal Report Page 63 M.R.College of Education, Thathanur, Ariyalur District. Tamil Nadu. practices preparing SUPW works and participating in club activities etc., Students are given orientations to gender equality and treat their counterpart fairly and equally. The college activities are informed to all stake - holders through website and newspapers. The institution gets feedback from staff, school head masters, students and parents. The collected feedbacks are analyzed and discussed in the staff council and governing body for the quality improvement in the institution.

B. CRITERION WISE ANALYSIS

Criterion : I Curricular Aspects.

Criterion : I Curricular Aspects. 1. State the objectives of the institution and the major considerations addressed by them? (Intellectual, Academic, Training, Access to the Disadvantaged, Equity, Self development, Community and National Development, Issue of ecology and environment, Value Orientation, Employment, Global trends and demands, etc.)

The objectives and the major considerations of the institution are to improve and promote intellectual and academic training especially to the disadvantaged. The institution takes more care for self development, Community and National development. It gives importance to the issues of ecology and environment, value orientation, employment, Global trends and demands and adjustability to society. The following are the objectives.  To remove illiteracy.  To provide skills to be the best teachers.  To prepare good citizens.  To guide and counsel the young generation. The targets are achieved through curricular and co-curricular activities like national and state level seminars, workshops and Guides Camp, C.T.Camp, Training Programmes, First – Aid Camp and students extension activities for personality developments. The activities help to achieve the following.  Individual and collective responsibility.  Integration of teaching, research and service

 Professional leadership.  Outstanding teaching experience.

2. Specify the various steps in the curricular development processes. (Need assessment, development of information database pertaining to the feedback from faculty, students, alumni, employers and academic experts, and formalizing the decisions in statutory academic bodies). The institution takes regular steps to get the feed back from faculty, students, alumni, employers and academic experts. Academic

experts were invited to deliver lectures and to conduct refresher courses for the faculty members. Curriculum Development processes are planning.  Teaching learning process (Theory classes)  Practice Teaching – school visit.  Conducting tests and examinations.  Arranging for assignments.  Recording evaluation.

3. How are the global trends in teacher education reflected in the curriculum and existing courses modified to meet the emerging needs? The Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University, Chennai – 5 has designed the curriculum to reflect the latest global trends in Teacher Education. The courses also have been modified to meet the emerging needs.

4. How does the institution ensure that the curriculum bears some thrust on national issues like environment, value education and ICT? In the curriculum designed by Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University includes new topics covering the important of environment, value education and ICT. Hence the institution ensures that the curriculum bears some thrust on national issues with the following steps.  Weekly two periods are allotted for ICT Programme.  Environmental projects are carried out.  Moral science classes conducted regularly.

5. Does the institution make use of ICT for curricular planning? If yes give details. The institution makes use of ICT for curriculum planning and implementing at various levels for the course.

1.2 Academic Flexibility 1. How does the institution attempt to provide experiences to the students so that teaching becomes a reflective practice? The faculty members as well as the guide teachers serve as roll models for the students who in turn imbibe the best aspects of teaching and display as a reflective practice. Retired head of the institution are asked to give lectures once in 15 days.

2. How does the institution provide for adequate flexibility and scope in the operational curriculum for providing varied learning experiences to the students both in the campus and in the field? The students are provided with varied experience through micro – teaching, Programmed learning, demonstrative methods, and ICT and using teacher made aids. Programmes like outside camp, Field Trips are arranged to support the knowledge building and develop the service mentality of the trainees in the field – trips to the surrounding villages and village schools.

3. What value added courses have been introduced by the institution during the last three years which would for example: Develop

communication skills (verbal & written), ICT skills, Life skills, Community orientation, Social responsibility etc. The following value added courses have been given to students to develop communication skills, ICT skills, life skills, community orientation and social responsibility.

 Value education is given as part of curriculum.  SUPW and Arts and Crafts training is given.  Awareness of campus cleaning and importance of eye donation and blood donation, awareness of social evils like dowry and AIDS are taught.

4. How does the institution ensure the inclusion of the following aspects in the curriculum?

(i) Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary : The curriculum itself is inter disciplinary by including the Value Education, Environmental Education, Computers in Education, etc.

(ii) Multi skill development:- Multi skill development : Apart from conventional teaching the trainees are trained to teaching through ICT and using lab articles.

(iii) Inclusive Education :- Important aspects of community development like health and hygiene, guidance and counseling are included in the curriculum.

(iv) Practice teaching : The curriculum provides opportunity for practice training both in the institution and outside the institution in schools.

(v) School experience (or) internship : Trainees are sent to schools to take observation for 10 days and to gain teaching to have real school experience.

(vi) Work experience / SUPW : Preparation of phenol, cooking powders, pickles making, jam making, tailoring are taught to students.

(vii) Any other (Specify and give details) ------Nil ------1.3 Feedback on Curriculum 1. How does the institution encourage feedback and communication from the Students, Alumni, Employers, Community, Academic peers and other stakeholders with reference to the curriculum? Every year feed back is received from the students and from PTA.

Suggestion boxes are kept in the college and in the hostel. The students, faculty members may use the boxes to report their grievances, genuine problems and suggestions to the management. The feed back from alumni, society and peer groups on the difficulties of the curriculum will be considered and brought to the notice of the competent bodies.

2. Is there a mechanism for analysis and use of the outcome from the feedback to review and identify areas for improvement and the

changes to be brought in the curriculum? If yes give details on the same. The feedback is analysed under four point scale to identify areas for improvement and the relevant suggestions are given to the board of studies.

3. What are the contributions of the institution to curriculum development? (Member of BoS/ sending timely suggestions, feedback, etc.) The institution has implemented the curriculum designed by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University with involvement, interest and spirit. Feed back from students and staff are received and forwarded to the University.

1.4 Curriculum Update 1. Which courses have undergone a major curriculum revision during the last five years? How did these changes contribute to quality improvement and student satisfaction? (Provide details of only the major changes in the content that have been made). In general the curriculum has been reviewed and revised to assure quality education.. All round increase has been made and new units have been added. “Education in the Indian constitution” has been included in core paper “Education in the Emerging Indian Society”. The third core paper ICT has been renamed as “Educational Innovation and Management” and management component has been added.

In Elective and optional papers also the standard has been increased and intensified. The change in the curriculum help the students to make themselves fit to meet the challenges in education and career and get satisfaction. The institution invites suggestions from students and from practicing schools for curriculum update and revision.

1.5 Best Practices in curricular Aspects 1. What is the quality sustenance and quality enhancement measures undertaken by the institution during the last five years in curricular aspects? The curriculum has been effectively and innovatively taught by the faculty to students. Quality enhancement has been achieved by guest lectures, seminars and by other programmes.

2. What innovations/best practices in ‘Curricular Aspects’ have been planned/ implemented by the institution? Training with the help of OHP, LCD, Audio visual aids and CDs have been implemented for best practices in curricular aspects. The following are planned and carried out.  Arrange for guest lectures.  Educational field trips.  Encouraging participation in co-curricular and Extra curricular activities.

 Classes for Yoga and Meditation.  Awareness programmes.

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation

Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 2.1 Admission Process and Student Profile 1. Give details of the admission processes and admission policy (criteria for admission, adherence to the decisions of the regulatory bodies, equity, access, transparency, etc.) of the institution? Candidates with the following marks in Bachelor Degree under 10+2+3 pattern of education are eligible for admission. Community/Category Minimum Marks OC 50% BC 45% MBC/DNC 43% SC/ST 40% (a) Marks obtained by the candidates in U.G. degree course part III. Major and Allied subjects including practical will be taken into account to arrive at the percentage of marks mentioned above. Rounded to the nearest integar is not permitted. (b) Marks obtained by the candidates in PG degree(other than Economics, Commerce, Home science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Logic and Indian Culture) shall not be considered for admission. (c) Candidates who have passed PG Degree in Economics, Commerce, Home Science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Logic and Indian Culture without undergoing 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern of education shall not be considered for admission. (d) In the case of Physically or Visually Challenged candidates, a minimum pass in the degree is enough.

(e) Post graduate candidates in Economics, Commerce, Home Science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Logic and Indian Culture with 50% (irrespective of their UG mark) of marks in PG Degree or in the interdisciplinary subjects which are being declared equivalent by the respective University can apply. (d) However, the basis of selection shall be in accordance with the Regulations of the University/Government of Tamil Nadu Guidelines for admission to B.Ed. course in force from time to time.

2. How are the programmes advertised? What information is provided to prospective students about the programs through the advertisement and prospectus or other similar material of the institution? Advertisement is given in Daily News papers and through T.V cable connections about the programmes. The advertisement provides information about the courses offered and about the facilities available in the institution and about admission procedure. A prospectus containing all these details is given along. . NET facilities are available . Cultural programmes are provided. . Computer education are available. . Library facilities with automation and Xeroxing facilities are available. . Teaching practice is supervised by faculty members and clear out the doubts.

3. How does the institution monitor admission decisions to ensure that the determined admission criteria are equitably applied to all applicants? The admission Committee scrutinize the application for admission as per the norms given by the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University and the guide lines issued by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.  Chances are created to take seminar.  Various competitions are arranged.  Quiz programmes are arranged.  Regular assignments are given.  Information about competitive examinations are given.  Classes are conducted by experts.  Seminars and work shops are arranged.  Group discussion is encouraged.

4. Specify the strategies if any, adopted by the institution to retain the diverse student population admitted to the institution. (e.g. individuals of diverse economic, cultural, religious, gender, linguistic, backgrounds and physically challenged) The institution strictly follows the reservation norms issued by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu to retain the diverse students population.

5. Is there a provision for assessing student’s knowledge/ needs and skills before the commencement of teaching programmes? If yes give details on the same. Yes. There is an entry behaviour test to assess the students knowledge before the commencement of the programme.

2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs 1. Describe how the institution works towards creating an over all environment conducive to learning and development of the students? The institution provides suitable infrastructure and staff facilities to the students to create an over all environment conducive to learning and development.

2. How does the institution cater to the diverse learning needs of the students? The institution offers education at B.Ed. level for Tamil, English, Mathematics, Biological Science, Physical Science, Computer Science, Commerce, Economics major to the diverse learning needs of the students. The institution conducts classes for Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Ed. Students.

3. What are the activities envisioned in the curriculum for student teachers to understand the role of diversity and equity in teaching learning process? Remedial teaching for slow learners and socially less privileged and tutorial system for all students are the activities envisioned in the curriculum.

4. How does the institution ensure that the teacher educators are knowledgeable and sensitive to cater to the diverse student needs? By supervising the work of the teacher educators towards the tutorial system, the institution ensures that. The total students are

divided into five groups and placed under the teacher educators to get guidance and counselling.

5. What are the various practices that help student teachers develop knowledge and skills related to diversity and inclusion and apply them effectively in classroom situations? The various practices like using audio – visual aids, charts, flannel boards, flash cards, black board drilling help the student teachers to develop knowledge and skills related to diversity and apply them effectively in class room situations.

2.3 Teaching-Learning Process 1. How does the institution engage students in “active learning”? (Use of learning resources such as library, web site, focus group, individual projects, simulation, peer teaching, role-playing, internships, practicum, etc.) The institution engages students in ‘active learning’ through using library facilities, group discussions, participating in seminars, role – playing and through internship training and practicum. Individual assignments also are given to students.  Students are motivated to do individual project.  Students are prepared to face the educational problems.  Facilities are given to get information through computers in computer lab.  Faculty members properly stimulate the students for their teaching competency.  Encourage the students to use the library to improve their multi faceted knowledge in various fields.

2. How is ‘learning’ made student-centered? Give a list of the participatory learning activities adopted by the Institution and those, which contributed to self-management of knowledge, and skill development by the students? Learning is made student centered by making the students to do action research, case study, field trip and practicals. The students are given advice on learning processes and the use of reference books. Journals and Magazines. They use internet to know more information. They get knowledge of management skill by reading various books related to subjects. Students centered learning strategies :  Students are encouraged to present papers in seminars.  Organising national and state level seminars.  Educational tours are arranged.  Guest lectures are arranged.  Students get strange experiences from rural camps.  Students make awareness to rural people regarding AIDS, POLIO, Literacy, Sanitation etc.  Subject wise quiz programmes are conducted.  Subject club meetings are conducted.  Literary competitions are conducted on various occasions.

3. What are the instructional approaches (various models of teachings used) and experiences provided for ensuring effective learning? Detail any innovative approach/method developed and/used.  Programmed learning.  Micro teaching.  Computer aided learning.  Using ICT in teaching.  Lecture Method.  Interactive method.  Experimental method.  Demonstration method.  Chalk and talk method.  Discussion. are some of the instructional approaches provided to ensure effective learning.

4. Does the institution have a provision for additional training in models of teaching? If yes, provide details on the models of teaching and number of lessons given by each student. Yes, thinking to train the students through smart classes and e- learning.

5. Does the student teachers use micro-teaching technique for developing teaching skills? If yes, list the skills practiced and number of lessons given by each student per skill. Yes. Student teachers use micro teaching technique for developing teaching skills.

Practiced skills are  Skill of explaining.  Skill of demonstration.  Skill of illustration.  Skill of questioning.  Skill of communication.  Skill of introduction.  Use of black board.  Probing questions.  Stimulus variation.  Reinforcement.  Skill of closure. Each student gives one lesson for each skill, and they prepare minimum seven skills.

6. Detail the process of practice teaching in schools. (Lessons a student gives per day, lessons observed by the teacher educators, peers/school teachers, feedback mechanism, monitoring mechanisms of lesson plans, etc.) A student gives one lesson per day for 30 working days under the supervision of the guide teacher and teacher educator. Then and there they correct the students and give their feed back. Illustrations : 1. General objectives for writing composition. 2. Specific objectives. 3. Introduction of topic. 4. Topics for writing essays. 5. Narration of the teachers.

6. Clearing out doubts. 7. Students are questioned. 8. Recapitulation. 9. Assignment and home work.

7. Describe the process of Block Teaching / Internship of students in vogue. The students have to undergo practice teaching in schools for 40 working days. i.e. 10 days for observation and 30 days for teaching practice. For B.Ed. 1. Total number of working days : 180 days. 2. Number of theory hours : 820. 3. Number of Teaching practice hours : 240. 4. Total number of hours : 1060. The students assist the regular teachers in all curricular and co- curricular activities during teaching practice days. They develop their abilities in teaching profession.

8. Are the practice teaching sessions/plans developed in partnership, cooperatively involving the school staff and mentor teachers? If yes give details on the same. Yes. Lesson plans are developed involving teacher educator and guide teacher. The teacher educators visit the schools and observe and supervise the method of handling subjects, use of aids and do suggestions and corrections wherever needed. Our college has a close touch with the teaching practice schools.

9. How do you prepare the student teachers for managing the diverse learning needs of students in schools? The student teacher are equipped with multiple teaching strategies showing charts and pictures, computer aided learning, black board drilling to manage the diverse learning needs of students in schools.

10. What are the major initiatives for encouraging student teachers to use / adopt technology in practice teaching? The students are encouraged to use computer aided teaching and other technologies in practice teaching. The library and information services are updated to provide current technology development to students. The college has a very good resourceful library with a large number of latest books, journals and magazines. The video and audio CDs are available to improve their skills.

2.4 Teacher Quality 1. Are the practice teaching plans developed in partnership, cooperatively involving the school staff and mentor teachers? If yes give details. Yes. The practice teaching plans are developed with the help of school staff and mentors.

2. What is the ratio of student teachers to identified practice teaching schools? Give the details on what basis the decision has been taken? ` In identified practice teaching schools the ratio of teacher student is 1:40.

3. Describe the mechanism of giving feedback to the students and how it is used for performance improvement. The feed back given by the guide teacher regarding motivation, presentation, interaction, review, assignment, use of black board and aids will be used for performance improvement.

4. How does the institution ensure that the student teachers are updated on the policy directions and educational needs of the schools? The institution ensures that the student teachers are updated on the policy direction by the use of innovative methods and ICT.

5. How do the students and faculty keep pace with the recent developments in the school subjects and teaching methodologies? Refresher and orientation courses are given to school teachers about the recent developments in the subjects. They inturn share them with the trainees. They are given training to handle the information and communication technology equipments to know the recent methodologies.

6. What are the major initiatives of the institution for ensuring personal and professional/career development of the teaching staff of the institution (training, organizing and sponsoring professional development activities, promotional policies, etc.) The institution has arranged for discussions seminars, training to teaching staff to ensure professional development. . Faculty development programmes are arranged.

. Inservice training is given to teachers. . Management sponsors for attending seminars.

7. Does the institution have any mechanism to reward and motivate staff members for good performance? If yes, give details. Yes. . The institution offers cash awards for cent percent result. . Annual increment to staff members. . The institution bears the expenditure to participate in seminars. . Certificate of honour is given for centum result. . Encourage faculty members to take part in sports and are honoured.

2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 1. How are the barriers to student learning identified, communicated and addressed? (Conducive environment, infrastructure, access to technology, teacher quality, etc.) The barriers to student learning are identified through the representation by the students and during lecture hour and are rectified. By the following ways and means the barriers to students are identified and rectified. 1. Conducting special classes for week students. 2. Conducting regular unit tests. 3. Well qualified staff members to rectify the barriers. 4. Use of LCD projector, Audio and video CDs display boards and tape records.

5. Well maintained class rooms and labs are conducive for better learning.

2. Provide details of various assessment /evaluation processes (internal assessment, mid term assessment, term end evaluations, external evaluation) used for assessing student learning? . Regular unit tests are conducted. . Assignments are given. . Term end examinations are conducted and valued. . The performance of the students are considered for the award of internal marks.

3. How are the assessment/evaluation outcomes communicated and used in improving the performance of the students and curriculum transaction? The assessment (or) evaluation out comes are communicated to the parents through Rank Card and meeting of the parents in person. The students also will be given counselling to get improvement.  Weak students are given special attention .  Rank students name and marks are displayed on the notice board.

4. How is ICT used in assessment and evaluation processes? The extent the students have used the ICT helps in assessment and evaluation. Computer aided assessment is offered. More than 20 computers are made use by the staff and students.

2.6 Best Practices in Teaching -Learning and Evaluation Process 1. Detail on any significant innovations in teaching/learning/evaluation introduced by the institution? 1. Computer aid learning is practiced. 2. E learning is also on maximum effort to do. 3. Use of internet. 4. Teaching through LCD and CDs. 5. Use of OHP. 6. Interaction is encouraged. 7. Life skill practice. 8. Review of the students work. 9. Organisation of seminar. 10. Educational field trips.

2. How does the institution reflect on the best practice in the delivery of instruction, including use of technology? 1. E – learning and best use of library. 2. Language lab with new technologies. 3. Scanner are used. 4. Browsing with the use of NET.

Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension

Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 3.1 Promotion of Research 1. How does the institution motivate its teachers to take up research in education? The institution encourages the faculty members to do Ph.D., and present research papers. Research is an intellectual activity which brings new knowledge or corrects previous errors and misconceptions. The main aim of research is to find out the truth hidden and has not been discovered so far. Types : 1. Explorative research studies. 2. Descriptive research studies. 3. Diagnostic research studies. 4. Hypothesis – testing studies. A research committee has been established in our college. The Secretary and Correspondent is the Chairman of the committee.

The objectives are : 1. To utilize the maximum facilities available in the college for research. 2. To encourage the staff to undergo research work. 3. To identity the thrust areas for research. 4. To make use of National and Regional Journals and Magazines for research.

2. What are the thrust areas of research prioritized by the institution? The institution gives priority for researches on application of information and communication technology in class room atmosphere to ensure quality education. Some of the fields or thrust areas for taking educational problems for research. 1. Educational administration. 2. Educational Technology. 3. Educational evaluation. 4. Educational psychology. 5. Educational sociology. 6. Educational Economics. 7. Curriculum. 8. Teacher Education. 9. Application of technology in Teacher Education. 10. Teaching behaviour & Innovation.

3. Does the institution encourage Action Research? If yes give details on some of the major outcomes and the impact. Yes. The institution encourages the faculty members to do action research on the problem they found with students. The findings are evaluated. Steps to action research : 1. Indentify problem. 2. List out probable causes. 3. Define the problem. 4. Forming action hypothesis.

5. Action programme. 6. Conclusion and findings. 7. Follow up action. Rectifying the problem and giving suggestions for the improvement is the outcome and impact of Action Research.

4. Give details of the Conference / Seminar / Workshop attended and/organized by the faculty members in last five years. The faculty members organized and participated one National Level Conference and two state level seminars.

State level Seminar : One state level seminar on “Innovative Class Room practices” was conducted on 21.03.2012.

Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan, Secretary and correspondent of our college presided over the seminar in the presence of our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam. Mr.K.Anandan M.A., (Eco), M.A., (Psy.). M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor and Head of the Department of Education, Bharathidasan Unversity, Trichy inaugurated the seminar and delivered the special address. More than 10 faculty members and 2 students presented the papers.

National Conference ; One Two days National Conference on “Modern Technologies in Teacher Education” was conducted on 28.04.2012 and 29.04.2012.

Our Secretary and correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan presided over the conference in the presence of our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., and inaugurated the conference.

On 28.04.2012 three sessions were conducted under the chairmanship of 4. Mr.Dr.K.Anandhan, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. 5. Mrs.Dr.P.Nagalakshmi, Trichy. 6. Mr.Dr.S.Robinson, Pondichery.

And on 29.04.2012 three sessions were conducted. The chairpersons were. 4. Mr.Dr.G.Subramanian Associate Prof. in Commerce, Sri Rmakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Education, Coimbatore. 5. Mr.Dr.S.Mani Associate Prof. in History, Meston College of Education, Chennai. 6. Mr.Dr.V.Dayakara Reddy, Principal, Head of Department of Education, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi.

Paper Presented : from other Colleges : 33 From our college : 10

The Valedictory function was presided over by our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan and our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam distributed the certificates.

Second State Level Seminar : The second state level seminar on “Quality Education” was conducted on 27.09.2012. Our correspondent Mr.M.R.Rahunaathan

presided over the seminar in the presence of our Director. Mr.Dr.R.Rajamanickam and Dr.T.K.Srinivasan inaugurated the seminar. Morning session was chaired by Mr.L.Varadharajan M.A., M.Ed., and the evening session was chaired by Mr.K.Muthukumaran M.A., M.Ed., 16 faculty members from other colleges. 08 faculty members from our college and 68 students have submitted their papers. The certificates to the paper presenters were distributed by our Director Dr.R.Rajamanickam.

3.2 Research and Publication Output 1. Give details of instructional and other materials developed including teaching aids and/or used by the institution for enhancing the quality of teaching during the last three years.  Faculty members and students have prepared hand made teaching aids related to lessons.  OHP sheets and charts are prepared for enhancing the quality education.  Students use the improvised aids and use them for teaching in teaching practice.  Students prepare aids at low cast.  Power points are sued by staff during demonstration.

2. Give details on facilitates available with the institution for developing instructional materials? . Audio – visual, multimedia equipments are available. . Question bank is available.

. Unit wise study materials are given. . Resource materials are available in library. . Updated information through NET is available. . Computer lab is equipped with 20 computers and the language lab is maintained to develop instructional materials.

3. Did the institution develop any ICT/technology related instructional materials during the last five years? Give details.  CDs are available on various titles and LCD is used.  Hundreds of CDs on various topics are available.  LCD is better used for teaching.  OHP is used for transparencies.  Online browsing is available.

4. Give details on various training programs and/or workshops on material development (both instructional and other materials) a. Organised by the institution: 1. Arts and craft techniques are taught. 2. SUPW classes are conduted. 3. Preparation of socially useful products are made. b. Attended by the staff : Staff attended the training programme in arts and craft in Arts and Science College. c. Training provided to the staff : Staff are benefited by a training given by Rams Computers, Kumbakonam to use electronic equipments and computers in our campus.

5. List the journals in which the faculty members have published papers in the last five years. 1. Dr.T.K.Srinivasan published a paper in the classical Tamil National Conference on literature. 2. More than 7 staff members presented papers and published in National Conference on “Modern Technology in Education”.

6. Give details of the awards, honors and patents received by the faculty members in last five years. M.Malathi was awarded M.Phil., degrees.

7. Give details of the Minor / Major research projects completed by staff members of the institution in last five years. ------Nil ------3.3 Consultancy 1. Did the institution provide consultancy services in last five years? If yes, give details. Area of S.No. Nature of consultancy Beneficiaries consultancy 1. IAS Preparing the students for All Graduates. IAS Examinations. 2. TNPSC Preparing the students for All Graduates. Group – I, Group – II, Group – III Examinations. 3. TET Coaching for TET Exam. B.Ed. Students. D.T.Ed. Students. 4. HIV Screening the population Students & public in and for the disease & around Thathanur. conselling.

5. Nutritional Screeing the weakness of School going children. Awareness the body. 6. Career Choosing of course after + Hr.Sec. Students. Guidance 2 7. SUPW Instructing the trainees to B.Ed. Students. make SUPW products with available things. 8. Environmental Pollution Awareness Cashew nut factory Clubs workers and handloom workers. 9. Medical Camp General Health check up. B.Ed. Students. 10. Legal Aid. Free legal aid and B.Ed. Students. counseling. 11. Induction Process and New methods New Secondary Grade Training. of teaching and evaluation. Teachers of Ariyalur District.

2. Are faculty/staff members of the institute competent to undertake consultancy? If yes, list the areas of competency of staff members and the steps initiated by the institution to publicise the available expertise. Yes. The institute has competent staff members to undertake consultancy. Areas of competency : 1. TET Exam : L.Varadharajan Advisor. 2. TNPSE Exam : M.Malathi. M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil., 3. HIV & Pollution : A.Arivazhagan M.Sc., M.Ed., 4. Citizenship : B.Anbuthasan M.Sc., M.Ed., 5. Career Guidance : R.Thangavel M.Sc., M.Ed.,

3. How much revenue has been generated through consultancy in the last five years? How is the revenue generated, shared among the concerned staff member and the institution?  Consultancy is done for free of cost.  No fee is collected from students.  Contingency expenditure is met out by management.  Staff are service oriented and willingly serving in this venture.  Staff are honoured in founder’s Day celebration for their dedicated service.

4. How does the institution use the revenue generated through consultancy? . No fee is collected from students. . The management allotted reasonable amount for consultancy to meet out the minimum expenditure.

3.4 Extension Activities 1. How has the local community benefited from the institution? (Contribution of the institution through various extension activities, outreach programmes, partnering with NGO’s and GO’s) The institution adopted one village panchayat union school. The students visit the school to help the children learn well with the co- operation of the school teachers concerned. Conducted sports and distributed prizes to encourage the children. The management adopted a handicapped girl Chirta and helped her to complete the M.Com., degree in Arts and Science College.

The management has given free seats to more than 120 students in the desired subjects in Arts and Science for the poorest students. In B.Ed. Two students are sponsored by the management and bears the cost. Pamphlets high lighting blood donation and Eye donation were distributed with the help of RRC. The local communities are benefited by the programmes conducted by RRC and YRC. The local communities have a tie up by our college citizenship training camp. With the co-operation of the village people number of awareness programmes and outreach programmes are carried out partnering with NGO’s and GO’s. NGO’s Organisations : First aid program by Dr.Jayaraman. General Medical camp by Dr.Jayaraman. Dr.Isai Amuthu. AIDS Awareness Programe by NSS GHSS, Pottakollai. Environmental Awareness – Life science staff. Scout – life saving methods – C.Velmurugan. GO’s Organisations : Red Ribbon club Blood donation. District vision loss control organization. Yoga. R.R.C. Y.R.C.

Industrial visit : Visit to cashew nut factory makes the science students to understand the hard life of workers. They also know the technique of preparing quality cashew nuts.

Field Trips : Field trips to Gangaikondachozhapuram makes the History students to recollect the knowledge of historical places and admire the sculptures and architecture of temple of ancient art in stones. Banking Awareness Programme : Our commerce student teachers make the villages to understand the method of operating ATM, writing cheque, depositing the amount and withdrawal using chalans and withdrawal slips. Cleanliness awareness : During C.T.Camp our students cleaned the drinking water site, lake side and pond areas making the village people to know the importance of cleanliness to be free from diseases.

2. How has the institution benefited from the community? (Community participation in institutional development, institution- community networking, institution-school networking, etc.) The community in and around the college effectively co-operate for the smooth running and improving the standard of the college. Community participation in Institutional Development : Our college students organize various programmes with community participation. The students teach them the importance of tree planting. pollution free environment.

disuse of plastic materials. Cleanliness and sanitation. Institution – community networking : Each one Teach one practice is successfully practiced during teaching practice to reduce the illiteracy and improve the percentage of literacy in and around the school area. Education - sanitation : Pamphlets were circulated and door to door canvas was carried out explaining the importance of using toilets and using protected drinking water. The students were appreciated by the villagers. Institution – school Net working : The students of village schools are taught about cleanliness, regular reading habit, doing the home work and studying general knowledge books. 3. What are the future plans and major activities the institution would like to take up for providing community orientation to students? There is a plan for a periodical visit to the near by villages to create awareness for cleanliness especially to construct toilet facilities and to use protected water to avoid disease and to conduct free Medical Camp for the poor.

4. Is there any project completed by the institution relating to the community development in the last five years? If yes, give details. 1. Environmental projects. 2. Consumers right. 3. Legal safety for ladies. 4. Human rights. 5. Mosquito control.

5. How does the institution develop social and citizenship values and skills among its students? In curriculum the students are taught Environmental Education, Physical and Health Education to have social and citizenship values. In 5 days CT Camp the students are trained so. The local community people and members of village panchayat also have involvement in planning and execution of the programmes.

3.5 Collaborations 1. Name the national level organizations, if any, with which the institution has established linkages in the last five years. Detail the benefits resulted out of such linkages. The institution conducts contact programme classes for Manonmaniam Sundaranar University B.Ed. Students and conducts the University Examinations for First and Second year students. Teachers all over Tamil Nadu attend the classes. Local bodies and District level : . Village panchayat. . Panchayat Union. . Collectorate. . Police Dept. . District Net ball & Sports. . District sports Authority. State level :  Tamil Nadu state sports council.  Tamil Nadu state AIDS control society.  Radian IAS Academy.

National Level : National level educationists.

2. Name the international organizations, with which the institution has established any linkage in the last five years. Detail the benefits resulted out of such linkages. Awareness programmes are conducted with the linkage of human rights organization.

3. How did the linkages if any contribute to the following? Curriculum Development : able to get suggestions. Teaching : able to get new ideas. Training : gets different experiences. Practice Teaching : regularly attending Research : able to get help in research matter. Consultancy : given free of cost. Extension : create awareness among the slum areas. Publication : articles are written by students and staff. Student Placement : a cell is functioning.

4. What are the linkages of the institution with the school sector? (Institute-school-community networking) Students are sent to more than 25 schools for internship training for 40 days (10 days for observation and 30 days for practice teaching)

There is a linkage of the Institution with the schools and community forming a network.

5. Are the faculty actively engaged in schools and with teachers and other school personnel to design, evaluate and deliver practice teaching. If yes give details. The faculty members are supervising the students at schools periodically and giving suitable instruction to the students with the consultation of the guide teachers. In turn they submit the feed back report to the institution.

6. How does the faculty collaborate with school and other college or university faculty? The faculties are given special lectures by experts. The students take part in day to day functioning of the school. They take part in conducting functions, sports and cultural programmes. With the college : Our staff members willingly participate and present papers in seminars and workshops in other colleges.

3.6 Best Practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension 1. What are the major measures adopted by the institution to enhance the Quality of Research, Consultancy and Extension activities during the last five years? Conducted seminars and permitted the faculty to attend and participate in other extension activities.

Consultancy : Our faculty members take part in preparing the students for TET (Teachers Eligibility Test). Preparing for TNPSC Examinations. Giving information about civil service exam. Extension activity : Creating awareness among village people on various aspects.

2. What are significant innovations / good practices in Research, Consultancy and Extension activities of the institution? The management liberally permitted to do research work. Every year the management conducts Rural sports on the Founder’s day celebration and distributes prizes and awareness programmes are conducted. Best practices : . Management allotted scholarships to poor students. . Free accommodation for B.Ed. students. . A few students are enjoing free meals. . Free transport facilities are provided for B.Ed. students. . Suitable guidance and counseling are given to improve the quality.

Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources

Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Physical Facilities 1. Does the institution have the physical infrastructure as per NCTE norms? If yes, specify the facilities and the amount invested for developing the infrastructure. Enclose the master plan of the building. Yes.  The institution has the required infrastructure as per the NCTE norms in a permanent storied building.  Labs and class rooms are maintained. Separate waiting rooms for girls and boys are available.  Facilities for outdoor and indoor games are available. The total cost including all is more than 3 Crores.  The master plan has been enclosed.  Sufficient furniture is available.  Labs are well equipped with needed apparatus.  Library is neatly and well maintained.  Computer facilities are available.  Transport facilities are available.  Sports materials are sufficiently available.  Sports grounds for various games are available.

2. How does the institution plan to meet the need for augmenting the infrastructure to keep pace with the academic growth?

. The institution is run in a three storied building with regularly maintained facilities to meet out the needs of the students. . Well equipped science laboratories. . Availability of National and International Journals and online E-Books. . Provision to use Audio – visual apparatus in class rooms. . Seminar hall is with A/c facility. . Auditorium with 300 seating capacity. . LCD is permentally fixed in Auditorium. . Indoor and outdoor game facilities. . Library is with automation. . Facilities are available for the intake of another 100 students and for M.Ed., course.

3. List the infrastructure facilities available for co-curricular activities and extra curricular activities including games and sports. Spacious play ground is available with 400 mts. Track. Facilities for out door games like foot ball, Volley Ball, Badminton, Kho-kho and indoor games like carom and chess are available. Co – curricular activities :  AIDS awareness programme.  Environmental awareness programme.  Women safety awareness programme.  Illiteracy eradication programme.  Polio awareness programme.  Dengu prevention awareness programme.

 Aforestation awareness programme.  Population control programme.

Extra curricular activities & sports :  Yoga classes are organized.  Meditation is practiced.  Indoor games – chess, carom etc.  RRC, YRC are functioning.

4. Give details on the physical infrastructure shared with other programmes of the institution or other institutions of the parent society or university.  Library facilities are utilized by our sister institution.  Auditorium is utilized by out sister institution.

5. Give details on the facilities available with the institution to ensure the health and hygiene of the staff and students (rest rooms for women, wash room facilities for men and women, canteen, health center, etc.)  For health and hygiene of the staff and students facilities like rest rooms for women, wash room facilities for men and women, canteen and first aid are available.  Medical service facilities are available.  Periodical visit by Medical officer is available.

6. Is there any hostel facility for students? If yes, give details on capacity, no of rooms, occupancy details, recreational facilities including sports and games, health and hygiene facilities, etc.  Yes. There is a separate hostel for boys and girls.

 There are 10 Rooms in boys hostel and 10 rooms in girls hostel.  Five students are staying in the hostel.  Radio, T.V., new papers, first aid facilities are available.  Coin phone is available .  Indoor games facilities are available. Health and hygiene :  Warden will take care of hostel students.  In emergency college vehicle is used to take the students for treatment.  Periodical visit by a doctor is available.

4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure 1. What is the budget allocation and utilization in the last five years for the maintenance of the following? Give justification for the allocation and unspent balance if any. Budget Allocation Maintenance  Building - Rs.1,00,000/- Rs.95,000/-  Laboratories - Rs.75,000/- Rs.70,000/-  Furniture - Rs.30,000/- Rs.30,000/-  Equipments - Rs.40,000/- Rs.38,000/-  Computers - Rs.60,000/- Rs.55,000/-  Transport/Vehicle- Rs.1,20,000/- Rs.1,10,000/-

2. How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is optimally utilized?  The institution has planned to observe keenly that all the available infrastructure is optimally utilized.  Auditorium is used for all functions.  Seminar hall is used to conduct seminars, workshops.  Playground is used commonly.  Canteen is common.  Free transportation for B.Ed. students.  Library is computerized and used by B.Ed. students.  Computer lab with net facility is used by students as well as by staff.

3. How does the institution consider the environmental issues associated with the infrastructure? The environmental issues are closely associated with the development of the institution. Hence the institution gives more importance to keep the institution neat and clean, well – ventilated buildings and greenery and gardens in the campus. Deficit if any is brought to the notice of the Secretary and Correspondent. The requirement will be fulfilled.

4.3 Library as a Learning Resource

1. Does the institution have a qualified librarian and sufficient technical staff to support the library (materials collection and media/computer services)? Yes. A qualified librarian has been appointed and computer service is available.

Name of the Librarian : Mrs.M.Mahalakshmi M.L.I.S., M.Phil.,

2. What are the library resources available to the staff and students? (Number of books-volumes and titles, journals-national and international, magazines, audio visual teaching-learning resources, software, internet access, etc.). Books, Journals, audio – visual teaching learning resources, internet access are available. Separate list has been enclosed. LIBRARY BOOKS DETAILS 1. Tamil - 420 2. English - 340 3. Maths - 300 4. Physics - 210 5. Education - 760 6. Environment studies - 540 7. Biological Science - 270 8. Encyclopedia - 20

9. Commerce - 110 10. Economics - 80 11. Physical Education - 40 12. General - 2660 13. Dictionary - 17 14. New Books - 275 Total 6042

Magazines : 1. Semmozhi. 2. India Today. 3. Times of India. 4. Front line. 5. Sports star. Journals : Name of the 20 Journals. 1. Meston Journals of Research in Education. 2. Indian Journal of Open Learning. 3. New Horizons in Educational Research. 4. Journal of Community Guidance and Research. 5. EDUTRACKS. 6. National Council of Education Research and Training. 7. Staff and Education Development International . 8. Journal of Educational Research and Extension. 9. Research of Reflections on Education. 10. Journal of Research and Extension in Education. 11. Experiments in Education. 12. University News. 13. New Frontiers in Education. 14. Journal of Educational Technology. 15. Journal of Educational Psychology. 16. Journal of Modern Science. 17. Journal of Humanities & Social Science. 18. Down to Earth.

19. International Journal of Educational Research Development and extension. 20. Rw;Wr; #oy; Gjpa fy;tp.

Audio – visual Teaching Learning Resources : . LCD – 2. . Tape Recorder – 1. . Computers – 20. . T.V. – 1. . DVD player – 1. . OHP – 1. . Slide Projector – 1. . Video Cassettes. - 52 . Audio cassettes. - 65 . Transparencies – 150. . Display Screen – 1. . CDs – 250. . Charts – 110. . Slide projector slides - 70. . Printer – 02. . Camera - 01.

3. Does the institution have in place, a mechanism to systematically review the various library resources for adequate access, relevance, etc. and to make acquisition decisions. If yes, give details including the composition and functioning of library committee. There is a library committee. The library is strengthened as per the feed back given by the committee.

The Committee maintains the following :  Budget preparation.  Contacting publishers.  Purchase of books.  Subscribing for magazines, journals.  Checking of functions of library.  Checking the maintenance of registers.  Checking the issue of books.

4. Is your library computerized? If yes, give details. Yes. The library is computerized. Library is automated.

5. Does the institution library have Computer, Internet and Reprographic facilities? If yes, give details on the access to the staff and students and the frequency of use. Yes. The library has computer, internet and Xerox facility. Reprographic facility attached. They are utilized by the staff as well as students.

6. Does the institution make use of Inflibnet/Delnet/IUC facilities? If yes, give details. Delnet facility available.

7. Give details on the working days of the library? (Days the library is open in an academic year, hours the library remains open per day etc.)

The library functions for six days per week (excluding Sunday). The library works for 200 days in an academic year. The library opens for use from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm daily. 9 hrs daily in total 9 x 200 = 1800 hrs.

8. How do the staff and students come to know of the new arrivals? . The new arrivals of the Books will be displayed in the notice board. . There is separate rack for new arrival. . New arrivals will be intimated to students by circular.

9. Does the institution’s library have a book bank? If yes, how is the book bank facility utilized by the students? Yes.  Lending the books for whole year.  Getting books from previous year students for free of cost.  New books will be got as specimen copies.

10. What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually and physically challenged persons? The physically challenged persons visit the library with the help of the companion. There is a separate seat for physically challenged students.

4.4 ICT as learning Resource 1. Give details of ICT facilities available in the institution ( Computer lab, hardware, software, internet connectivity, access, audio visual,

other media and materials) and how the institutions ensures the optimum use of the facility. The institution has a computer lab, internet and audio – visual aids. The institution encourages the staff and students to avail these resources. There are 30 computers in our college . Each department is given a computer to prepare power point and computer aided teaching. LCD projector is used for teaching OHP and transparencies are used. Internet is available to download the desired materials.

2. Is there a provision in the curriculum for imparting computer skills to all students? If yes give details on the major skills included Yes. There is a provision in the curriculum to impart computer skills to all students. The students are permitted to use internet. The students see different web sites. Making power points. 3. How and to what extent does the institution incorporate and make use of the new technologies/ICT in curriculum transactional processes? The institution encourages the faculty to make use of the available technology and ICT in curriculum transactional process. The college has website – www.mrcolleges.net The website is updated on the following.  Seminar work shops.  Library details.  Staff particulars.  Course curriculum.  Achievements.

 Department activities.  Guest Lectures.  Alumni.  Papers published.  Laboratory facilities.  Books published.

4. What are major areas and initiatives for which student teachers use /adopt technology in practice teaching? (Developing lessons plans, classroom transactions, evaluation, preparation of teaching aids) The student teachers use the technology in developing lesson plans, class room transactions and preparation of teaching aids. Developing lesson plan : Lesson plan format is designed and projected in the class to be followed. The students find easy to understand and following. Class room transaction : The students prepare transparencies and slides to be used in class room. Evaluation : Manual valuation is carried out to evaluate the achievement tests and diagnostic tests. Rank correlation is done by the student teacher. Preparation of teaching aids : The faculty members prepare and use models and teaching aids using technology. The students also learn and prepare teaching aids for future use.

4.5 Other Facilities 1. How is the instructional infrastructure optimally used? Does the institution share its facilities with others for e.g.: serve as information technology resource in education to the institution (beyond the program), to other institutions and to the community. All the facilities are utilized to the maximum for instructional purposes. Auditorium and Seminar Hall facilities are shared by our sister institutions. Some District level functions by revenue, Edl. And police depts.. will conduct programmes.

2. What are the various audio-visual facilities/materials (CDs, audio and video cassettes and other materials related to the program) available with the institution? How are the student teachers encouraged to optimally use them for learning including practice teaching? Various audio – video CDs, working and non working models related to subjects are available. The teacher educators make use of them to train the students. . LCD – 2.

. Tape Recorder – 1. . Computers – 20. . T.V. – 1. . DVD player – 1. . OHP – 1. . Slide Projector – 1. . Video Cassettes. – 52. . Audio cassettes - 65. . Transparencies – 150. . Display Screen – 1. . CDs – 250. . Charts – 110. . Slide projector slides - 70. . Printer – 02. . Camera - 01.

3. What are the various general and methods Laboratories available with the institution? How does the institution enhance the facilities and ensure maintenance of the equipment and other facilities? 1. Biological Science Lab. 2. Physical Science Lab. 3. Computer Science Lab. 4. Psychology lab. 5. ET Lab 6. Language Lab are available. 7. Arts and Crafts and Music. The institution then and there procure the required equipments to enhance the facilities.

4. Give details on the facilities like multipurpose hall, workshop, music and sports, transports etc. available with the institution. Multipurpose hall, musical instruments, sports facilities and transport facilities are available with the institution. Multipurpose Hall : available with 200 seating capacity.

Workshop : Department wise workshop will be conducted. Music : Musical Instruments are available. Students are allowed to practice. Sports : The sports room is sufficiently equipped with sports articles. Playgrounds for all games available. Transports : Buses are operated from main and remote areas. B.Ed. students and staff are given free transport facility.

5. Are the classrooms equipped for the use of latest technologies for teaching? If yes, give details. If no, indicate the institution’s future plans to modernize the classrooms. The class rooms are equipped for the use of latest technologies computer, LCD and OHP for teaching with electrical facilities. Slide Projector. Video and audio CDs.

4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources

1. How does the faculty seek to model and reflect on the best practice in the diversity of instruction, including the use of technology? The faculty aims to use multiple instructional strategies of teacher made aids like charts, OHP sheets, models, using black board and computer aided learning to reflect on the best practice in the diversity of instruction.

The technologies used for are 1. OHP 2. LCD 3. T.V. 4. Slides. 5. Transparencies etc.,

2. List innovative practices related to the use of ICT, which contributed to quality enhancement. Computer aided learning is used and e-content is developed by teacher educators and trainees. The following innovative practices are used to enhance quality. 1. T.V.Programmes. 2. Audio and Video CDs. 3. Transparencies. 4. Documentary films. 5. Demonstration by slides. 6. Internet. 7. E-mail. 8. Smart classes.

3. What innovations/best practices in ‘Infrastructure and Learning Resources’ are in vogue or adopted/adapted by the institution? Subject oriented CDs and e-content/e-learning resources are in vogue. Infra structure facilities and learning resources :  Multipurpose hall with sufficient number of fans and lights.  Aricontioned Seminar Hall with 150 seating arrangement  Automated library with more than 6500 Books Standard National and state level journals.  National level magazines.  Audio –Video equipments for teaching.  Audio – Video subject cassettes.  Internet facility.  Photo copying facility.

Criterion V: Student Support and Progression

Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 5.1 Student Progression 1. How does the institution assess the students’ preparedness for the programme and ensure that they receive appropriate academic and professional advise through the commencement of their professional education programme (students pre-requisite knowledge and skill to advance) to completion? The institution assesses the students preparedness for the programme by the faculty with the help of questionnaire. 1. Questionnaire. 2. Entrance behavior test. 3. Quiz programme. 4. Bridge Course 5. Oral skill in communication. Based on this the students are given guidance and advice.

2. How does the institution ensure that the campus environment promotes motivation, satisfaction, development and performance improvement of the students?

From the extent the students have shown in academic and recreative performance it is ensured. Promotes motivation : Scholarships are given to students to motivate them. Satisfaction :  Free transport facility.  Free accommodation in hostel.  Free medical aid.  Free answer papers for college tests. Development of proformance :  Students are allowed to participate in intercollegiate competitions.  Seminars and workshops.  Chances are given to exhibit their talents in college functions.  Chances are given for cultural activities.

3. Give gender-wise drop-out rate after admission in the last five years and list possible reasons for the drop out. Describe (if any) the mechanism adopted by the institution for controlling the drop out? Drop out in the last five years Male Female 2010 – 11 01 01 (Got Govt. Job.) (Expired) The institution takes utmost care to avoid drop – out.

4. What additional services are provided to students for enabling them to compete for the jobs and progress to higher education? How

many students appeared/qualified in SLET, NET, Central/State services through competitive examination in the last two years? Coaching classes are conducted for TRB, TNPSC, TET, Banking, SLET and study materials are given to students to compete for the job. Various reference books are available in the library. Book TRB source books by various authors. IAS preparation books by Irrai Anbu. Question Bank for TNPSC exams. More than 30 students appeared for the TRB. The following are selected and appointed. 1. S.Arul Selvan 2. B.Sangeetha 3. R.Santhi 4. S.Vinayaki 5. N.Sumathi. 6. S.Gowri.

5. What percentage of students on an average go for further studies/ choose teaching as a career? Give details for the last three years? 02 in M.Sc., Maths, 2 in English M.A., are studying. Year wise details of students who have become teachers for the last 3 years. Year Government Private Higher Studies 2009 - 2010 --- 02 11% 2010 – 2011 --- 06 15% 2011 – 2012 --- 04 22%

6. Does the institution provide training and access to library and other education related electronic information, audio/ video resources, computer hardware and software related and other resources available to the student teachers after graduating from the institution? If yes give details on the same. Yes. The old students are allowed to use the library and the available technology. 1. Computer 2. T.V. 3. Tape Recorder 4. Multimedia presentation 5. OHP are available for student teachers after graduation.

7. Does the institution provide placement services? If yes, give details on the services provided for the last two years and the number of students who have benefited. Yes. The institution provides placement services. The placement cell is functioning in the college Number of students who have benefited for the last 2 years. Year Men Women Toal 2010 – 2011 --- 10 10 2011 – 2012 02 03 05

8. What are the difficulties (if any) faced by placement cell? How does the institution over come these difficulties? Students prefer only near by schools. They do not prefer far away schools. The institution encourages them to do the work and gain experience so that the experience may be considered for govt. jobs.

9. Does the institution have arrangements with practice teaching schools for placement of the student teachers? Yes. The institution does some arrangements to appoint the students in PTA and in leave vacancies temporarily in practice teaching schools.

Sl.No. School Name 1. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Meensurity. 2. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Utkottai. 3. Govt. High School, Chinnavalayam. 4. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Jayankondam. 5. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Sengunthapuram. 6. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Variyankaval. 7. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Sendurai. 8. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Sendurai. 9. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Irumbulikurichi. 10. Govt. High School, Paranam. 11. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Udayarpalayam. 12. Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Udayarpalayam. 13. Govt. High School, Karaikurichi 14. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Suthamalli. 15. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, T.Pottakollai. 16. Govt. High School, Keelaveli. 17. Govt. High School, Venmankondan. 18. Govt. High School, Kuvagam. 19. Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Edayakurichi. 20. Govt.High School, Kallathur. 21. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Ariyalur. 22. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Ariyalur. 23. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Sripuranthan. 24. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Vikkiramangalam. 25. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Keelapaluvur. 26. Govt. High School, Kattupringiam. 27. Govt. (Boys) Hr. Sec. School, Andimadam 28. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Keelakavatankurichi.

29. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Thirumanur. 30. Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Andimadam.

10. What are the resources (financial, human and ICT) provided by the institution to the placement cell? Manpower and communicative facilities are provided with.

5.2 Student Support 1. How are the curricular (teaching- learning processes), co-curricular and extra curricular programmes planned, (developing academic calendar, communication across the institution, feedback) evaluated and revised to achieve the objectives and effective implementation of the curriculum? As per the annual plan drafted by the staff council the academic activities are implemented. The performances are periodically evaluated and if needed revision was made. Student Report Details Result B.Ed., 2009 – 2010 2010 – 2011 2011 - 2012 Total Strength 100 98 100 Pass percentage 90% 89% 85% First Classes 65 39 44 Distinction 25 50 41 Ranks - - - Gold Medal - - -

Subject wise Centum Result No.of Year Subject Percentage Students 2009 – 2010 Mathematics 13 100% Computer Science 10 100% Commerce & Accountancy 10 100% 2010 – 2011 Tamil 15 100% Biology 4 100% Economics 2 100% Physical Science 10 100% 2011 – 2012 Physical Science 7 100% Computer Science 29 100% Economics 3 100%

2. How is the curricular planning done differently for physically challenged students? The physically challenged students are given required help by the staff and students. They are allowed to do the work with his companion. They are motivated to do the work with interest and remove inferiority complex, special training is offered for them.

3. Does the institution have mentoring arrangements? If yes, how is it organised? Yes. During practice teaching the guide teachers act as mentors. The students are benefitted by tutorial system also.

4. What are the various provisions in the institution, which support and enhance the effectiveness of the faculty in teaching and mentoring of students? The institution provides all sorts of helps to the faculty in teaching and mentoring of students. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in seminars, workshops in service and orientation programmes.

5. Does the institution have its website? If yes, what is the information posted on the site and how often is it updated? The institution has a website www.mrcolleges.net. The details about the college in full has been posted and it was regularly updated. The following are updated : 1. Courses offered. 2. Contact address. 3. Eligibility for admission. 4. Rules and regulations. 5. Staff details. 6. Infrastructure facilities. 7. Hostel and Transport facilities.

6. Does the institution have a remedial programme for academically low achievers? If yes, give details. Yes.  The institution has a remedial programme for academically low achievers on the basis of their performance.  Special coaching is given.

 Unit test are conducted.  Home work is given.  Performance is informed to parents.  Meeting with parents is arranged.  Tutorial system is given effect for them.  Personal problems are redressed.

7. What specific teaching strategies are adopted for teaching? a) Advanced learners :  The advance learners are encouraged to secure distinction and university rank.  They are also given the technology training.  Extra coaching is given.  Previous year university question papers are given.  Repeated examination for 3 hrs are conducted.  Allowed to take seminar classes.  Subject wise club participation is arranged. (b) Slow Learners :  The areas in which the slow learners lagging were identified and taken remedial measures to improve them.  Special care has been taken.  Minimum materials are given.  Supervised classes are conducted.  Extra coaching out of college hours.  Tutors take special care in weak subjects.  They are given confidence to get a pass.

8. What are the various guidance and counselling services available to the students? Give details. The proper guidance and counselling were given under Tutorial system regarding academic activities and Extra – curricular activities. Suggestions are received through suggestion box and staff members. Representation by representatives also are welcome. Final decision and welfare measures will be taken with the consultation of the Secretary and Correspondent by the Principal

9. What is the grievance redressal mechanism adopted by the institution for students? What are the major grievances redressed in last two years? The grievance redressal committee is functioning in the college. It helps solving the grievances. So far no major grievance came out.

10. How is the progress of the candidates at different stages of programs monitored and advised? The progress of the candidates at different stages of programmes are monitored by the performance in unit test, term end examinations, in tutorial scheme, in remedial classes and necessary feed back is given.

11. How does the institution ensure the students’ competency to begin practice teaching (Pre-practice preparation details) and what is the follow-up support in the field (practice teaching) provided to the students during practice teaching in schools? The students are given pre-practice preparation in writing observation and taking teaching class. The faculty members train the

students with model teaching classes in the campus. Periodical visit by teacher educators are carried out and follow – up support is given. 1. Admission completion. 2. Micro teaching skill demonstration. 3. Micro teaching practice. 4. Observation of classes taken by faculties. 5. Observation of subject teachers in schools. 6. Macro teaching in schools. 7. Taking practical Examination. 8. Starting teaching career after appointment.

5.3 Student Activities 1. Does the institution have an Alumni Association? If yes, Yes. There is an Alumni Association.

(i) List the current office bearers President : A.Anusuya Devi – President. Secretary : S.Rani – Secretary. Treasurer : M.Jothi – Treasurer. Executive members : 1. G.Jothi. 2. P.Elakkiya Raja. 3. P.Periyasamy. 4. A.Franklin. 5. K.Rajalakshmi.

(ii) Give the year of the last election : 2011 – 2012

(iii) List Alumni Association activities of last two years.

The Alumni Association was formed in the year 2008. The Association regularly visits the college and meet the principal. It gives feed back for the development of the institution. So far 4 annual general body meetings have been conducted. The Alumni Association has donated photos of National leaders. 1. Book donation to library. 2. Blood donation. 3. Helping to conduct National Days celebration. 4. Canvassing for Admission. 5. Giving suggestion for improvement.

(iv) Give details of the top ten alumni occupying prominent position. Sl.No. Name Place Qualification Lecturer. M.Com., B.Ed., 1. K.Jaya M.R.Arts & Science College, M.Phil., Thathanur. Lecturer. M.Com., B.Ed., 2. R.Sudha M.R.Arts & Science College, M.Phil., Thathanur. Lecturer in Commerce. M.Com., B.Ed., 3. T.Vijaya M.R.Arts & Science College, M.Phil., Thathanur. Lecturer in Computer Science. 4. K.Rajeswari M.R.Arts & Science College, M.Sc., B.Ed., Thathanur. Lecturer in Micro Biology 5. K.Poongodi M.R.Arts & Science College, M.Sc., B.Ed., Thathanur. Teacher. 6. P.Vasantha MA., B.Ed. M.R.School, Thathanur. Teacher. 7. R.Padmavathi Periyar Hr.Sec. School, M.A., B.Ed., Jayankondam. 8. T.S.Kavitha CBSE, Reddiyur. B.Sc., B.Ed.,

Lecturer in Tamil. 9. R.Kavitha M.R.Arts & Science College, M.A., B.Ed., Thathanur. 10. K.Rajesh Private School. B.Sc., B.Ed., 11. L.Ranjani Lecturer in Computer Science. M.Sc., M.Ed., 12. J.Pushpa Lecturer in Computer Science M.Sc., M.Ed., 13. K.Anandhan Lecturer in English M.A., B.Ed., Teacher 14. P.Elakkiyaraja B.Sc., B.Ed., M.R.School, Thathanur. Teacher 15. P.Sakayarani B.Sc., B.Ed., M.R.School, Thathanur. Gowthamabhudhar Hr.Sec. 16. P.Elavarasi B.Sc., B.Ed., School, Managethi. 17. S.Jenifer Govt. Job. M.Sc., B.Ed., Teacher, 18. S.Vanitha B.Sc., B.Ed., P.V.School. Teacher, 19. S.Sangeetha Govt. Hr. School, B.A., M.Ed., Udaiyarpalayam. Govt. High School, 20. S.Vinayaki B.A., B.Ed., Kangaikondacholapuram.

(v) Give details on the contribution of alumni to the growth and development of the institution. Regularly gives feed back and physical and moral support to the development of the institution. Honour the outstanding students and rank holders in the university examination.

2. How does the institution encourage students to participate in extra curricular activities including sports and games? Give details on the achievements of students during the last two years. Annual sports meet will be conducted every year and prizes will be distributed to them. Students also are encouraged for extra curricular activities like cultural programmes and elocution competition. The players are given track suits, T.shirts and shoes. The winners are honoured on the sports day and college day celebrations. Every year we conduct founder’s sports day for school children from different District of TamilNadu. More than 500 to 600 students will participate. The winners will be given certificates, prizes, cups and trophies. Name of the S. Name of Name Year cultural Place No. celebration programme 1. S.Gopi 2012 – 2013 Dist. level Independence I Drawing day 2. T.Vigneswari 2012 – 2013 Dist. level Independence III Kolam. Day 3. S.Gopi 2012 – 2013 Dist. Level Independence I Poem Day 4. R.Selvaganapathy 2012 – 2013 Dist. Level Independence I Composition. Day 5. S.Elaya 2012 – 2013 Dist. Level Independence I Elocution. Day The following students have participated in Collegiate Zonal level athletic Meet 2011 – 2012 at Madurai conducted by TNTEU, Chennai. 1. P.Ranjithkumar. 2. R.Ramachandiran. 3. P.Sathishkumar. 4. P.Gangeswari. 5. A.Sudharani.

3. How does the institution involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material. List the major publications/materials brought out by the students during the previous academic session. Students are given opportunities to give their writings for college magazines like poem, stories, research papers, Kolams, drawings etc. Every year college magazine is prepared with the contributions of students. The students have contributed many articles to college magazine and seminars as detailed below.

No.of students contribution Year for magazines for seminars 2010 - 2011 70 02 2011 – 2012 42 07 2012 – 2013 48 60

4. Does the institution have a student council or any similar body? Give details on – constitution, major activities and funding Yes. The College has a students council. The office bearers are 1. President. 2. Secretary. 3. Joint Secretary. And there are 2 Secretaries, 9 Department representatives, 1 YRC Secretary and 1 RRC Secretary are organizing the meeting and taking decisions for the developments. The problems are brought to the notice of the teacher – incharge and the principal. They will discuss and find out solutions.

Guest lectures are organized and the expenditure will be met out by students and the management.

5. Give details of the various bodies and their activities (academic and administrative), which have student representation on it. There are students representation for the subject wise departmental clubs. Grievance redressal committee, and students council committee are organized. For institutional administration the feed back and consultation of students are taken before finalizing the decisions. The students body is as follows. Students council.

Students president.

Secretary

Joint Secretary.

Treasurer

Executive members

Subject club members sports Fine arts Hostel Echo club.

Volunteers Student tutor. (for arranging programmes) (for slow learners)

6. Does the institution have a mechanism to seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and from employers to improve the

preparation of the programme and the growth and development of the institution? Yes. The institution gets feed back from graduates and employers and suitable measures are taken. 1. Feed back from mentors. 2. Feed back from faculty. 3. Feed back form outgoing students. 4. Feed back from Alumni. 5. From meeting of parents are very useful for the preparation of the programme and the growth and the development of the institution.

5.4 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression 1. Give details of institutional best practices in Student Support and Progression? For the students support and progression there are 1. Placement cell. 2. Alumni Association. 3. Remedial teaching. 4. Tutorial system. 5. Provision for extension activities. 6. Concession for handicapped students. 7. Arranging for Bank loans. 8. Orphans, fatherless or motherless children are given financial support. 9. First preference to sports students. 10. Book Bank system is practiced. 11. Question Bank is provided to students.

12. Feed back on course content helps to suggest revision of syllabus. 13. Interested students are given guidance for competitive examination. 14. Encouraging students for cultural programmes. 15. Conduct Bridge course to the freshers. Establishment of tutorial system for the benefit of students on academic and personal counseling. 1. Students drop – out is nil. 2. P.T.A. meeting is conducted twice in a year. 3. Management council meeting is for every month. 4. Staff meeting is in every week. 5. Parents are informed about the performance of the students. 6. Alumni Association is established.

Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership

6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 1. What are the institution’s stated purpose, vision, mission and values? How are they made known to the various stakeholders? The institution desires to impart higher education at the reach of economically backward rural students. 1. The vision is to expand and extend the power of knowledge to every individual. 2. The mission is to prepare the students with practice to interact effectively in the society. 3. The motto of the institution is self confidence, striving and strenuous work. 1. Vision : Advancement of knowledge through research and leadership in service and out reach. The institution has involvement in preparing exemplary educational and related services. 2. Mission : Further to prepare outstanding educators, scholars, researchers, the institution advances the profession though the art of teaching learning and the application of effective used of technology. 3. Values : Honesty, sincerity, dedication, involvement, interest, earnestness and truthfulness are the values followed in this institution. It was made known to various stake holders by academic achievement, quality based education and extension activities.

2. Does the mission include the institution’s goals and objectives in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, the school sector, education institution’s traditions and value orientations? Yes. One of the objectives is to produce sincere hard working, dedicated, competent and involvement teachers. One of the goals is to produce centum result and get university ranks. . To provide the best teacher education. . To uplift the rural area poor pupils. . To eliminate illiteracy. . To produce good citizens of India. . To provide skill and confidence to future generation.

3. Enumerate the top management’s commitment, leadership role and involvement for effective and efficient transaction of teaching and learning processes (functioning and composition of various committees and board of management, BOG, etc.) The top management committee consists of the Secretary and Correspondent.

Director.

Co-ordinator.

Advisor.

Principal. which makes commitment for efficient transaction of teaching and learning process. In support of this various committees and cells are functioning. Proper infrastructure and modern technology are given by the management to achieve the higher grade in teaching and learning process.

Infrastructure facilities :  well equipped class rooms.  recent innovative teaching aids.  Laboratory facilities.  Library facilities.  Play ground facilities. Committees :  Science club.  Literary club.  Fine arts club.  Environment club.  Grievance cell.  Anti Ragging committee.  Career and Guidance committee. Administrative Departments : 1. Admission section. 2. Accounts section. 3. Hostel management. 4. Bus management. 5. Placement cell.

4. How does the management and head of the institution ensure that responsibilities are defined and communicated to the staff of the institution? Periodical staff meetings are held to discuss and assign responsibilities to be implemented. The faculty members are assigned various duties of the curricular and co-curricular activities by the principal. Some additional

responsibilities will be assigned to the faculty members regarding admission and organization. Everything will be intimated through circulars and at meetings.

5. How does the management/head of the institution ensure that valid information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the management to review the activities of the institution? From the feed backs of the teacher educators and students and from interaction in the class and from suggestion from students information is available for the management to review the activities. Necessary guidance and suggestions are given for the effective functioning of the institution. The feed backs from teachers and students are considered for developing the institution.

6. How does the institution identify and address the barriers (if any) in achieving the vision/mission and goals? So far no barrier : If any will be redressed with the help of PTA, Alumni and student representatives. The students can send the suggestions through suggestion boxes. The suggestions will be looked into and find out a solution.

7. How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff for improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes? The management supports the staff as follows. 1. Gives annual increment to staff members. 2. Gives certificate of merits for 100% results. 3. Cash awards for best performance. 4. Encourages research activities.

5. Encourages to publish papers in journals. 6. Free boarding and lodging for staff members.

8. Describe the leadership role of the head of the institution in governance and management of the curriculum, administration, allocation and utilization of resources for the preparation of students. The head of the institution does over all supervision both in academic and administrative activities by being strict and cordial to the staff. He conveys message from management to the staff and students as well as from staff and students to the management. He acts as a bridge between the management and the staff and students. The principal takes the institution to reach the goal. Duties of the principal : 1. Planning for the academic year. 2. Implementation of the plan with the help of the staff members. 3. Improving the teaching learning process. 4. Co-ordinating all the activities of the institution. 5. Informing the infrastructural needs to the management. 6. Maintaining the discipline of the institution. 7. Getting the co-operation of staff and students to get good results.

6.2 Organizational Arrangements 1. List the different committees constituted by the institution for management of different institutional activities? The committees constituted are 1. Top management committee (Consisting of Secretary and Correspondent, Director, Co-ordinator, Advisor and Principal) 2. Library advisory committee. 3. Internal Quality assurance cell. 4. Anti – ragging committee. 5. PTA. 6. Alumni Association and 7. Department Clubs. 8. Staff council. 9. Students council. 2. Give the organizational structure and the details of the academic and administrative bodies of the institution. The administrative body includes the Trust members and the academic body includes Principal and Asst. Professors. Organisational structure : Secretary and Correspondent Thiru. M.R.Ragunaathan M.A., M.L., Trust Members 1. Mr.M.Thirunavakkarasu S/o. A.V.Kaliyaperumal. 2. Mr.M.Saravanan S/o.N.Muthiya. 3. Mrs.R.Santhi W/o.N.Ramalingam. 4. Mrs.G.Vasanthi W/o.N.Ganesan 5. Mrs.R.Meenaakshi W/o.Ramasamy Mudaliyar. Director Thiru.Dr.R.Rajamanickam M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Principal Tmt. M.Malathi M.Com., M.Ed., M.Phil.,

3. To what extent is the administration decentralized? Give the structure and details of its functioning. The Principal is the over all administrative head for the academic performance as a representative of the management and thus administration is decentralized. The college office takes care of admission and other related works. The secretary and correspondent will see the infrastructure maintenance, financial support and matter related with the college properties.

4. How does the institution collaborate with other sections/departments and school personnel to improve and plan the quality of educational provisions? The institution receives feed back from the faculty, teacher educator, Alumni and trainees to get information for the institution. There is a chance for faculty members and students to exhibit their knowledge and skill in conducting and participating seminars, workshops and Group discussions. The students of the college will have tie up with the schools concerned from their teaching practice. 5. Does the institution use the various data and information obtained from the feedback in decision-making and performance improvement? If yes, give details. Yes. The feed back is discussed with in final decision – making and performance improvement, such as water problem, slow learners care, staff inconveniences, coaching facilities if any.

6. What are the institution’s initiatives in promoting co-operation, sharing of knowledge, innovations and empowerment of the faculty? (Skill sharing across departments’ creating/providing conducive environment). By arranging Seminars, Orientation Courses, frequent meetings and spreading cordial relationship the institution initiates co-operation, sharing of knowledge and innovations.

6.3 Strategy Development and Deployment 1. Has the institution an MIS in place, to select, collect, align and integrate data and information on academic and administrative aspects of the institution? Yes. Feed back from the students are useful for better administration and academic reforms. Feed back on teachers and suggestions from students through suggestion boxes are also considered by the management.

2. How does the institution allocate resources (human and financial) for accomplishment and sustaining the changes resulting from the action plans? The institution allocates financial resources to ensure proper infrastructure and adequate teaching and non – teaching staff for academic activities. The needed human resource is fulfilled by interview. The financial resource is fulfilled from the tution fees.

3. How are the resources needed (human and financial) to support the implementation of the mission and goals, planned and obtained? The resources needed (human and financial) are planned and obtained properly by the management. The candidates will be called for interview by advertisement and call letters. The interview committee will select the faculty members. For admission, fee structure will be intimated to students properly during admission. The committees will monitor the activities. Faculty members will take charge of the activities of the cultural programmes, research work, extension activities and activities of different clubs.

4. Describe the procedure of developing academic plan. How are the practice teaching school teachers, faculty and administrators involved in the planning process? In the beginning of the year the annual plan will be drafted with the consultation of the faculty and get the approval of the management. The annual plan will be carried out with the co-operation of the staff members and students. Then and there audits are made. Annual audit also will be made by the auditor.

5. How are the objectives communicated and deployed at all levels to assure individual employee’s contribution for institutional development? The faculty members are delegated responsibilities to be implemented. In the periodical meetings of faculty and administrators the activities are evaluated, reviewed and monitored. The objectives are displayed on the notice board and circulated through circulars. Individual opinions are discussed and accepted in Board and staff meetings.

6. How and with what frequency are the vision, mission and implementation plans monitored, evaluated and revised? Monthly meetings are periodically conducted to monitor the activities by the management. Academic achievements and improvements will be monitored by the principal and staff members. Implementation of plans, evaluation and revision will be made by the management.

7. How does the institution plan and deploy the new technology? All the institution activities are computerized and ICT is deployed in teaching and learning process. The teachers use power point presentation, OHP and CDs for teaching and the students are also trained to use the same.

6.4 Human Resource Management 1. How do you identify the faculty development needs and career progression of the staff? By discussion with the faculty in meetings the development needs and career progression are identified and fulfilled by training and orientation courses. The institution arranges various faculty development programmes to the staff members. The faculty members are given chances to attend seminars, workshops at the national and international levels which is sponsored by the management.

2. What are the mechanisms in place for performance assessment (teaching, research, service) of faculty and staff? (Self–appraisal method, comprehensive evaluations by students and peers). Does the institution use the evaluations to improve teaching, research and service of the faculty and other staff? Self appraisal method and comprehensive evaluations by students and peers are practiced. The evaluation is used for improvement. The collected data are statistically processed and assessed. The inference is informed to the teacher which in turn helps the teacher to improve the performance.

3. What are the welfare measures for the staff and faculty? (mention only those which affect and improve staff well-being, satisfaction and motivation) The following welfare measures are provided to the staff members for motivation and satisfaction.

Faculty members are given free transportation in college buses. Those who are staying in the hostel are given free boarding and lodging. Children of staff members are given fee concession. Sponsorship to present papers. Regular Annual increment is given. Female faculty members are given maternity leave and permitted to rejoin. Merit certificates are given for best result. Cash awards are given for centum result and rank producers. 4. Has the institution conducted any staff development programme for skill up-gradation and training of the teaching and non-teaching staff? If yes, give details. Orientation course and training are given as follows. Staff development programme for skill up-gradation are conducted every year. Resource persons are invited for the programmes. The faculty members attended the orientation programmes. The faculty members are encouraged to participate in in-service training. Computer training is given to non- teaching staff.

5. What are the strategies and implementation plans of the institution to recruit and retain diverse faculty and other staff who have the desired qualifications, knowledge and skills (Recruitment policy, salary structure, service conditions) and how does the institution align these with the requirements of the statutory and regulatory bodies (NCTE, UGC, University etc. )? Qualified staff are selected by a committee including the secretary, principal, HODs and subject experts. Salary is fixed by the management with reference to NCTE/State Govt. norms.

6. What are the criteria for employing part-time/Adhoc faculty? How are the part-time/Adhoc faculty different from the regular faculty? (E.g. salary structure, workload, specialisations). No part time faculty is appointed.

7. What are the policies, resources and practices of the institution that support and ensure the professional development of the faculty? (E.g. budget allocation for staff development, sponsoring for advanced study, research, participation in seminars, conferences, workshops, etc. and supporting membership and active involvement in local, state, national and international professional associations). The cost to attend the seminars and workshops are borne by the management. Personality development, seminar, State level and National level seminars are conducted. The total budget allocation is 1.2 Lakhs.

8. What are the physical facilities provided to faculty? (Well- maintained and functional office, instructional and other space to carry out their work effectively). The following are provided to faculty.  Well maintained class rooms.  Fully equipped laboratories.  Ventilated and spacious staff room.  Office room with facilities.  Availability of computer and net to carry out research work and get information.  Fee concession for wards.

9. What are the major mechanisms in place for faculty and other stakeholders to seek information and/or make complaints? There is a grievance redressal committee to make complaints. The needs are identified and satisfied. Often meetings are conducted for stake – holders to get redressal.

10. Detail on the workload policies and practices that encourage faculty to be engaged in a wide range of professional and administrative activities including teaching, research, assessment, mentoring, working with schools and community engagement. The work load allotted to each faculty members is as detailed below. Lecturing - 06 periods. Tutorial - 03 periods. Practicum - 02 periods. Project - 01 period.

SUPW work is carried out by faculty. Faculty members visit the Teaching Practice school and supervise the trainees.

11. Does the institution have any mechanism to reward and motivate staff members? If yes, give details. Yes. 1. Annual increment. 2.Cash award for centum result. 3. Free bus pass. 4. Free accommodation are given to motivate the staff members. 5. Cash prize is given for producing good results. 6. Producing centum result in subject is honoured and certificate of honour is given. 7. Winners in sports are given prizes. 8. Free boarding is given to staff to motivate them.

6.5 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 1. Does the institution get financial support from the government? If yes, mention the grants received in the last three years under different heads. If no, give details of the source of revenue and income generated No. Self financed. Income is generated through admission. All programmes are carried out from the fees collected from the students. The infrastructure facilities are provided by the management.

2. What is the quantum of resources mobilized through donations? Give information for the last three years. No. No donation is collected from any source.

3. Is the operational budget of the institution adequate to cover the day-to-day expenses? If no, how is the deficit met? Yes. The operational budget of the institution is adequate to cover the day-to-day expenses.

4. What are the budgetary resources to fulfill the missions and offer quality programs? (Budget allocations over the past five years, depicted through income expenditure statements, future planning, resources allocated during the current year, and excess/deficit) Sufficient fund allotment is provided by the management. The budget allocation : Year 1 Year2 2010-2011 2011- 2012 Total sanctioned Budget 45,00,000 45,00,000 % spent on the salary of faculty 18.4% 20.75% % spent on the salary of non-teaching employees 12.8% 12.87% % spent on books and journals 6.67% 0.79% % spent on developmental activities (expansion of 25.5% 18.95% building) % spent on telephone, electricity and water 5.45% 5.61% % spent on maintenance of building, sports facilities, 6.2% 18.20% hostels, residential complex and student amenities, etc. % spent on maintenance of equipment, teaching aids, 4.34% 1.74% contingency etc. % spent on research and scholarship (seminars, 3.06% 2.86% conferences, faculty development programs, faculty exchange, etc.)

% spent on travel 4.35% 2.8% Any other (specify and indicate) 4.76% 4.86% Total expenditure incurred 4094450 4028580

5. Are the accounts audited regularly? If yes, give the details of internal and external audit procedures and information on the outcome of last two audits. (Major pending audit paras, objections raised and dropped). Yes. Annual audit is done regularly. The internal audit is done annually and the external audit is done by a qualified auditor. The audit reports are kept for perusal.

6. Has the institution computerized its finance management systems? If yes, give details. Yes. Computerised.

6. 6 Best practices in Governance and Leadership 1. What are the significant best practices in Governance and Leadership carried out by the institution? The institution has faith on the skill and efficiency of individual as well as team work. The Governance is delegated to them and monitored. The students also are given representation in committees and it is valued.

The best practices are The prospectus contains all details about the college. The governing body is democratically functioning.

There is students participation in governance. Students evaluation on teachers is practiced. Several welfare schemes to teachers are adopted. Training programmes are organized. Suggestion boxes are kept for students.

Criterion VII: Innovative Practices

Criterion VII: Innovative Practices 7. 1 Internal Quality Assurance System

1. Has the institution established Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If yes, give its year of establishment, composition and major activities undertaken. Yes. It was established in the year 2010. There are six members (Secretary and Correspondent, Director, Principal, 2 Asst. Professors and one students chairman) The committee discusses and has suggested various steps to improve infrastructure facilities. Major activities : 1. Appointing competent teachers with M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D., qualifications. 2. Every year faculty development programme is organized. 3. The activity of every staff member is evaluated by questionnaire method. 4. The ability of the staff members is analysed on the base of his answers. 5. Students feed back system is followed. 6. Feed back from students at the end of the course is very useful for implementing innovative methods and suggesting revision.

2. Describe the mechanism used by the institution to evaluate the achievement of goals and objectives. In IQAC meetings the implementation of activities are discussed and evaluated. The percentage of result and students participation in extra – curricular activities are evaluated. The mechanisms used are Each one teach one policy is followed. The students are trained to stand on their won legs. Personality development is developed.

Leadership qualities are developed in C.T.Camp.

3. How does the institution ensure the quality of its academic programmes? The academic performance is ensured by unit tests and term tests and the appraisal by the faculty members. Socially useful productive work is conducted and taught to prepare the following. Preparation of toys. Greeting cards and envelopes. Neylon wire products. Embroidering work. Pickles and domestic powder making. Cultural programmes : . Fine arts activities like, Bharatha Nattiyam . Karaga Attam, Group dance, drawing, kolam, fancy dress, mono acting, miming, mimicry etc are performed by students. Quiz programmes : Subject quiz programmes are conducted and selected candidates are given prizes. Sports : The students interestingly participated in inter collegiate sports meet.

Preparation for competitive examinations :

Students are given printed materials for TRB (Teachers Recruitment Board) examination. TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) conducted by Tamil Nadu Government. Experts in this field give coaching.

4. How does the institution ensure the quality of its administration and financial management processes? The institution ensures quality of its administration and financial management process as follows.

Department administration : The mechanism ensures systematic planning, implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities of the college at various departments like Biology, Commerce, Computer Science, History, Mathematics, Physical Science, Tamil and English.

Feed back : Feed back of students on course content is received every year. Feed back from students for all staff members is collected. Document growth and progression of the students accessed through out their education period. Teachers submit self appraisal reports. Students of various subjects submit their intensive practice records as well as internal assessment records.

Teachers :

Teachers contribute their valuable skills and ability through academic records. Career advancement to teachers is directly correlated with performance appraisal. Faculty members make the students to involve in all the activities. Maximum utilization of available resources is assured. Seminars and magazines: National Level Seminars and State level seminars and workshops are organized. Preparation of college magazine is carried out every year.

5. How does the institution identify and share good practices with various constituents of the institution. The institution shares good practices with various constituents of the institution. Periodical meetings are held to review the performances. The faculty members are encouraged to do intensive practice and new ideas and practices are introduced in teaching skills and teaching learning processes. Best Practices: The faculty members encourages the students to carry out the practical work as well as teaching process with interest and involvement. State level seminars and work shops are conducted. Various departments of this college conduct training programmes to prepare teaching aids, teaching learning materials with modern techniques. Guest lectures are arranged for the benefit of students.

7.2 Inclusive Practices 1. How does the institution sensitise teachers to issues of inclusion and the focus given to these in the national policies and the school curriculum. Through orientation courses and seminars the institution sensitized to issues of inclusion regarding national policies and curriculum. The institution makes sincere efforts to recruit staff from disadvantaged community for all the categories. Value education is incorporated in out teacher education system. Quality education in ensured to develop the essential skills among students. A systematic education is given to suit the needs of students. Innovative practices are updated regularly. Class room interaction is practiced.

2. What is the provision in the academic plan for students to learn about inclusion and exceptionalities as well as gender differences and their impact on learning. Our college is a co-education institution. The students are brought up with discipline and decorum. The girl students feel safety in the institution. The students are taught to move socially and smoothly with all students and differently abled and physically challenged students.

3. Detail on the various activities envisioned in the curriculum to create learning environments that foster positive social interaction, active engagement in learning and self-motivation. The class room atmosphere and healthy interaction in teaching classes encourage active engagement in learning and self – motivation. Various activities envisioned in the curriculum: Educational tours to various places make the students to have good interaction with the society. Community services and C.T. Camps help the students to have social interaction. Environmental education improves the knowledge of the students about society. Micro, Macro teaching makes the students to learn good methods of teaching. SUPW preparation of socially useful productive work improves social relationship. Psychological experiments like Aptitude test, personality test, achievement and motivation test help the students to have good self motivation.

4. How does the institution ensure that student teachers develop proficiency for working with children from diverse backgrounds and exceptionalities? By proper guidance and making them to know behaviour of children from diverse back grounds and exceptionalities the institution ensures proficiency.

C.T.Camp : The Citizenship Training Camp provides chances to students to have good relationship with all types of people of different back grounds. They are also taught village service consciousness.

5. How does the institution address to the special needs of the physically challenged and differently-abled students enrolled in the institution? Special care has been taken to encourage the physically challenged students. The faculty members co-operate with them to complete all activities. The institution offers fee concession, free bus pass and counseling the remove inferiority complex for the physically challenged students.

6. How does the institution handle and respond to gender sensitive issues (activities of women cell and other similar bodies dealing with gender sensitive issues)? So far no such issue arises. The common grievance redressal committee will handle the issues, if any. The staff members takes intensive care for the girl students.

7. 3 Stakeholder Relationships 1. How does the institution ensure the access to the information on organizational performance (Academic and Administrative) to the stakeholders? The details of the course and the course fee will be known to the public by advertisements. School headmasters are in contact through the Chief Educational officer for the purpose of teaching practice. University information are got through circulars and net from the Registrar and Vice – chancellor. Examination schedule of theory and practical examination are received from the controller of examinations. Doubts if any are clarified. Relationship with parents : Parent Teachers meeting is conducted to convey the performance of their wards. The weaker students are given special coaching to make them to get through the examination.

Relationship with the school Headmasters : Sl.No. School Name 1. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Meensurity. 2. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Utkottai. 3. Govt. High School, Chinnavalayam. 4. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Jayankondam. 5. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Sengunthapuram. 6. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Variyankaval. 7. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Sendurai. 8. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Sendurai. 9. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Irumbulikurichi. 10. Govt. High School, Paranam. 11. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Udayarpalayam. 12. Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Udayarpalayam.

13. Govt. High School, Karaikurichi 14. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Suthamalli. 15. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, T.Pottakollai. 16. Govt. High School, Keelaveli. 17. Govt. High School, Venmankondan. 18. Govt. High School, Kuvagam. 19. Govt. Hr. Sec. School. Edayakurichi. 20. Govt.High School, Kallathur. 21. Govt. Boys Hr. Sec. School, Ariyalur. 22. Govt. Girls Hr. Sec. School, Ariyalur. 23. Govt. Hr.Sec. School, Sripuranthan. 24. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Vikkiramangalam. 25. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Keelapaluvur. 26. Govt. High School, Kattupringiam. 27. Govt. (Boys) Hr. Sec. School, Andimadam 28. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Keelakavatankurichi. 29. Govt. Hr. Sec. School, Thirumanur. 30. Govt. Girls Hr.Sec. School, Andimadam.

Relationship with society : The institution has a cordial relationship with the society by creating awareness of the following. 1. Awareness of cleanliness. 2. Awareness of protected water. 3. Awareness of present diseases. 4. Re-cycling of waste water. 5. Re-cycling of waste materials. 6. Awareness of tree planting.

2. How does the institution share and use the information/data on success and failures of various processes, satisfaction and dissatisfaction of students and stakeholders for bringing qualitative improvement? Through meetings the institutions shares and use the information data with alumni, faculty, management and reviewed and rectified for bringing qualitative improvement.

Satisfaction of students and stakeholders: 1. Best infrastructure facilities are available. 2. Neatly maintained campus. 3. Well maintained gardens. 4. Competent faculty members are available. 5. Cordial student teacher relationship is maintained. 6. Strict discipline is maintained in the campus. 7. Safety to girl students is maintained. 8. Ragging free campus is assured. 9. Good academic performance and academic achievements give more satisfaction to students. 10. Well established laboratories are available. 11. Well established and automated library is available with net facilities. 12. Arrangement of seminars, workshops, guest lectures earn satisfaction to students. 13. Co-curricular activities are useful for social behavior. 14. Free transport facilities are available. 15. All sorts of indoor and out door sports facilities are available. 16. Spacious play area is available.

17. Guidance and counseling are promptly given to students. 18. Individual care to students satisfy them. 19. Canteen and store facilities are available. 20. Emergency medical help satisfy them. 21. Quality and efficient teaching makes them happy. 22. Best academic result is a good satisfaction. 23. Innovative approaches make the students satisfied. 24. One rupee coin BSNL telephone booth serves the emergency communication of students. 25. Conduct of functions, National days celebration make the students satisfied. 26. Coaching classes for TRB and TET Examinations satisfy the students. Dissatisfaction of students and stakeholders: Mobile phones are prohibited in college campus but the students find it difficult. Driving two wheelers inside the campus during working hours is prohibited but they practice it. Wearing geans pants and T.Shirts are not allowed inside the campus.

3. What are the feedback mechanisms in vogue to collect, collate and data from students, professional community, Alumni and other stakeholders on program quality? How does the institution use the information for quality improvement? Information got through questionnaire and suggestions from students, professional community and Alumni will be reviewed and used for quality improvement. The feed back mechanisms followed are :  Parent Teachers meeting twice a year.  During Alumni meets feed back is received.

 Student’s suggestions are got through suggestion boxes.  Grievances of students are rectified by the grievance cell.  Major problems will be dealt with the consultation of the principal and secretary to take final decision.

CONCLUSION: The College is having sufficient infrastructure facilities like ventilated and spacious class rooms, Labs, Library with reading facility, Transport, Canteen, fist aid centre for the use of students. The faculty members are fully qualified and using ICT in teaching in turn students use the technique in practice teaching. Admissions are made as per norms and fulfill the diverse needs. Regular practice teaching is given for 10 + 30 working days. Feed back is received from the teacher educators and mentors to be reviewed and implemented. Feed back on curriculum and on faculty also are received. Orientation courses and seminars are conducted to update the skill of the faculty. Research work is encouraged to staff to do M.Phil., and Ph.D., Needed facilities are provided to staff for teaching with involvement. Assignments are given regularly with practical works to students. Unit test and term and examinations are conducted. The performances are informed to parents by Rank cards. Department clubs, National day’s celebrations are celebrated. Social works and awareness programmes are conducted. Blood donation and eye donation are encouraged.

IQAC, Placement cell, PTA, Alumni, Library advisory committee. Anti – Ragging Committee, Students Council, Discipline Committee are functioning. Assessment by the management both in academic and administrative activities and annual audit is done every year. College magazine is published every year. The academic activities and percentage of result in University Examination, development in infrastructure and extension activities are evaluated and the experiences will be taken as guide lines for future. ***********

D. Declaration by the Head of the Institution

I certify that that the data included in this Self-Appraisal Report (SAR) are true to the best of my knowledge.

This SAR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions, and No part thereof has been outsourced.

I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SAR during the peer team visit.

Signature of the Head of the institution with seal:

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