Government First Grade College Honnali-577 217 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Report for the year 2015-16

Every year IQAC conducted an Orientation programme for newly admitted students of all courses. This year the programme has been conducted between 6-7-2015 to 9-7-2015 to orient the fresher’s about the general topics of variuos subjects. On 6-7-2015, the programme was inaugurated by Sri.K.Basavarajappa, Principal GJC, Honnali. In his inaugural address he revealed the values of Education and importance of higher education. Prof.K.G.Umapathi, Principal of our college presided over the function and delivered a speech in relation to the history of Honnali and College. Later, Dr.B.G.Channappa, HOD of , gave the informations on the Development of Kannada Literature. At the end, Prof.A.M.Mallikarjun, HOD of Political Science, has given the informations on Career Guidance, Time Management and Campus Discipline. On 7-7-2015, Prof.D.C.Patil, HOD of English, delivered a lecture on Essentiality of English Language and Communication Skills. Dr.Vidya T Pawar, HOD of Sociology, discussed about women Adolescent problems and solutions. Prof. Rajakumar M., HOD of History, provided the informations regarding NSS Activities. Prof.NagarajNaik M, Librarian, revealed the importance of Library.

On 8-7-2015, Prof.Harish P.S., Physical director, enlighten about Physical Education and RedCross. Prof.Ramesh M.N., HOD of Economics, informed about the Co-curricular activities and Internal Assessment. Prof.Arasaiah, HOD of Mathematics, presented a ppt on Importance of Science. Prof.B.M.Sadashivaiah, HOD of Education, explained the Educational Skills.

On 9-7-2015, Sri.Raghunatharao Tappe, District Nodal officer, gave details about the Refoms in Banking Sector. Finally we take feedback from the students about this programme.

On 13-7-2015, Prof.Panduranga H., HOD of Commerce and management, explained the importance of their subjects particularly for B.Com and BBM students. Also Prof.M.D.Raghavendra elucidated on Examination pattern. Sri.Prasanthkumar, Lecturer, explained the opportunities and Sri.Vinayaka, Lecturer, adviced on time management.

On 28th July-2015, a programme to pay homage to the well known President and Missile man of , Dr.APJ AbdulKalam was arranged to mark his death. In this programme few students and Professors remembered the achivements and life style of Kalam. In the month of August, IQAC provided the statistical informations regarding admissions, results, scholarships etc. to prepare SSR for NAAC purpose.

On 30th March 2016, IQAC and Placement Cell organized a workshop on “Career Opportunities for Graduates” for final degree students. In this workshop, Sri.Mohankumar M., Spardha coaching centre, , told the website address of various departments of central and state governments. In the beginning, he has given the details of UPSC Jobs available and nature of the competitive Exams. Later, he concentrated on KPSC Exams and the related syllabus. He illustrated the Genaral studies with some model questions. Also he explained about RRB, Police and IBPS recruitments and jobs available in private sectors particularly for B.Com & BBM students. He listed the areas in which GK questions were asked and finally mentioned the list of books for reference to get success in competitive exams. In this way the resource person gave the informations step by step. About 200 students participated and acquired the benefit of this programme. Students expressed good opinions about this programme and resource person.

IQAC has facilitated all departments to conduct special lectures and document the programmes. In addition to this, at the end of academic year, we collected feedback from final year students about the institution and permanent faculty, subject wise.

Paying homage to Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Sri.Mohankumar M. giving the career guidance

Students hearing the speech Student’s opinion about the career guidance programme In association with all the units of our college, the IQAC organised Rastriya Yuva Saptaha programme between 12-01-2016 to 19-01-2016 to commemorate the 153rd birth anniversary of the great saint Swamivivekananda who spread the values of spiritiality all over the world. On 12-01-2016, Sri.Pramod Maharaj, Sri.Ramakrishna Mission, Shimoga inaugurated the seven days events for the youths. In his inaugural speech, Maharaj enlighten on the Indian Culture and he insisted the students to read about Swamivivekananda. Prof.Ramesh M.N. presided over the function. The presence of all the staff members and students grace the function. On 13-01-2016, the programme was arranged by the Cultural Forum. Social awareness Skit and Folklore songs are perfomed by the NGO groups, Shruthi Samskruthika Kala team(R), Kagathur and Abhivekti Kala team(R), Honnali. On 14-01-2016, Rovers and Rangers unit conducted pick and speak competitions on the topic “Role of Youths in Literacy” for the students. About twenty students participated and expressed their Ideas. On 16-01-2016, a special lecture was arranged by the NSS unit on “Youths and NSS”. The resource person was Sri.G.R.Lava, Lecturer in Kannada, Sahyadri Arts & Commerce College, Shimoga. In his Speech he dragged the attention of students towards the severe prblems of the society and how the youths can help to takle such problems through NSS activities. On 18-01-2016, RedCross unit organized a debate competition for the students on “Is it possible to bring peace in the country merely by Conferences and Discussions”. More than 15 students participated and debated the issues for and against. On the same day afternoon, the department of Sports organised the rural sports for the students such as Kabaddi, tug-of-war etc. Students participated and enjoy the games. Finally on 19-01-2016, valedictory programme was arranged. Sri.Sharadeshananda Maharaj, President, Sriramakrishnashrama, , delivered the valedictory speech. In his talk, he narrated the stories related to the principles of Swamivivekananda to our students. On 1st & 2nd April-2016, we organised a series of special lectures in association with Cultural Forum of our college to facilitate the learning of students in all the subjects. On first day twelve lectures were arranged by 12 departments in parallel sessions followed by the inaugural function. Porf.B.R.Dhananjaya, Associate professor, Dept. of Commerce, GFGC, Shimoga, inaugurated the programme and delivered the inaugural address. He explained the use of such lectures in enhancing the subject knowledge of the students. The presence of all staff members and students beautify the function. On second day seven special lectures were arranged by 7 departments in parallel session subject wise. After the completion of all the special lectures the valedictory function followed. The function was presided by Prof.Ramesh M.N., Principal of our college. This programme was designed and executed by Prof.Arasaiah, IQAC Co-ordinator and Prof.A.M.Mallikarjun, Cultural Co-ordinator. On 20th and 21st April2016 we take students feed back about the teachers and institution.

CULTURAL UNIT: The inauguration of Cultural, NSS, Scouts & Guides, Sports and Redcross activities was held on 10-10-2015. This programme was inaugurated by Sri.D.G.Shanthana Gowdaru, MLA, Honnali. Dr.C. Shivalingappa, Rtd. Principal was the chief guest who gave the useful informations to the students. This programme was presided by Prof.M.N.Ramesh, Principal. Our college students Mala G.B. and Rashmi C.S. participated in a debate on “Ban on Bad omens Act” for and against was organised by GFGC, Hiriyur in association with Rotary club on 01-03-2016. Mala G.B. got second place. On 14-03-2016, 30 students participated in inter collegiate conference on “Viveka Yuva Jagruthi” at SriRamakrishnashram(R), Harihar. From 12-01-2016 to 19-01-2016 Swamivivekananda’s 153rd birth anniversary was celebrated by organising week long programme called YUVA SAPTHAHA. On 16th, 17th and 18th April- 2016, annual cultural competitions were conducted for our students to encourage their talents in extracurricular activities. The Prizes were distributed to the winners in the college valedictory programme.

Inauguration of Rastriya Yuva Saptaha Programme Folklore songs by Shruthi kala tanda, Kagathur

A drama ondu oorina kathe by Shruthi team Valedictory address by Sharadeshananda swamiji

Inauguration of Special lectures by Prof.Dhananjaya Students at inaugural function

NSS UNIT:

On 20-06-2015 International Yoga day was celebrated. On 24-07-2015 Plantation programme was arranged. This was inaugurated by the principal of our college. 69th Independence Day was celebrated on 15-08-2015 with patriotism. The programme was arranged by the physical director Prof.Harish P.S. Principal Prof.M.N.Ramesh flag hoisted and delivered his presedential remark on this occasion. On 08-10-2015 Sadbhavan divas and Communal Harony day was celebrated. On 27-10-2015 Maharshi Valmiki jayanthi was celebrated. On 01-11-2015 Kannada Rajyotsva programme has been arranged. Principal delivered a speech on the liberation of . On 26-01-2016, 67th Republic day was celebrated. From 26-02-2016 to 03-003-2016 the annual special camp was organized in a village called Odeyarahattur 8kms away from Honnali. This programme was inaugurated by Sri.Odeyara Channamallikarjuna Shivacharya Swamiji and Sri. D.G. Shanthana Gowdru, MLA Honnali. Our college principal Prof. M.N. Ramesh was the president of the programme. In this camp every day cleaning campaign was conducted in the village and in the evening a special lecture was arranged. Every evening a team wise cultural programme was organized by the participants. During this camp on 29th February 2016 a free Vaccination programme was arranged for the cows with the help of Veternary hospital, Odeyarahattur. On 01-03-2016 a free health chek camp has been arranged for the villagers.

Plantation of Saplings in college campus Prof. Varadaraj delivering a lecture on Communal harmony

Inaugural Speech by Sri.Sharadeshananda swamiji Dr.Rajakumar explaining about health

NSS Jatha Cleaning drainage

ROVERS AND RANGERS UNIT: On 21-08-2015 to mark the birth anniversary of Late.Kondajji Basappa, a special lecture was organised. In this programme Prof. S.H.Patel, Law College, Davanagere was the resource person and he explained about the achievements and service of Sri.Basappa. Our college Principal presided over the function. On 20-10-2015 World Mental Health Day was celebrated through a special lecture delivered by Prof.B.M.Sadashivaiah on the topic “Mental Health in Present Situation”. On 07-04-2106 World Health Day has been celebrated in association with Taluk Health Deparment and Law Service Committee, Honnali. In this programme Dr.Rajakumar S., sergeon delivered a lecture on “Diabetes Control”.

Dr.Rajakumar S. explaining about the control of Diabetes

YOUTH RED CROSS UNIT: On 14-07-2015 a special lecture was arranged to mark the world population Day. In this programme Dr.P.B. Chamaraj, Associate professor, Dept. of Sociology, SMSF College, Honnali delivered a special lecture on “Problems and Chellenges in Population Policy”. On 07-10-2015 a workshop on legal advice was organised in association with Sri.Kanaka Parameshwari Rural Development Trust(R), Ranebennur and Bhoomi Trust Honnali. The Chief Guest Sri.Babu Saheb Nema Gowda, DYSP. Davanagere, addressed the gatherings. Our college principal presided over the function.

Dr.P.B. Chamaraj explaining the burning issues of population

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES

DEPARTMENT OF KANNADA: On 12-09-2015 our college selected students present their opinions about the favourite Kannada book which they read effectively in programme organised in association with Kannada Book Authority, Bangalore. This programme was inaugurated by Sri.Banjagere Jayaprakash, President of Kannada Book Authority. On 30-10-2015 a programme on Kannada Nadu-Nudi Chinthane mattu gayana was arranged in association with Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Davanagere. Chief guest Sri.Siddappa delivered a lecture. Prof. M.R.Lokesh presided over the function. On 01-04-2016 Dr. Dakshayanamma, Associate professor, GFGC, Nyamathi delivered a special lecture on “Shtree Vaadi Nelegalu.” On 02-04-2016 Dr. Basavaraju, Assistant professor, GFGC, Davanagere delivered a special lecture on “Values in Kannada Texts.”

Dr. Basavaraju delivering special talk Dr. Dakshayanamma explaining about Shtree Vaadi Nelegalu

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH: On 01-04-2016 Dr.C.S. Nanjundaiah, retired Principal delivered a special lecture on “Reader Response Theory and Orientalism.” On 02-04-2016, a special talk on “Macbeth A Tragedy Play” was arranged. In this programme Mr.Revanasiddappa M.B. was the resource person.

Dr.C.S. Nanjundaiah revealing Reader Response Mr.Revanasiddappa M.B. commenting on Macbeth drama

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY: On 18-03-2016 a special lecture on “Youths and Ambedkar for Democracy”was organized. Sri.Donnehalli Gurumurthy, Coordinator, National School of Law, Bangalore delivered the special lecture. On 02-04-2016, a special lecture on “Unification of Karnataka” was arranged. In this programme Dr.M.H.Vijayakumar, principal, Sri.Manjunatha First Grade College, Davanagere delivered the lecture.

Dr.M.H.Vijayakumar delivering a special lecture

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS: On 02-04-2016 a special lecture on “Farmers Suicide- Problems and Solutions” was organised. For this programme Prof. Narasappa H., principal, SMSFC, Honnali was the resource person. Prof.M.N.Ramesh, principal presided over the programme.

Prof. Narasappa H delivering a special lecture

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE: On 28-03-2016, a special lecture on “Bahutva Bharatha” was delivered by Prof.Rangaswamy T. R., MSB Commerce and Arts College, Davanagere. On 01-04-2016, Prof.Mallikarjun R Halasangi, HOD of Political Science, ARG Arts and Commerce College, Davanagere delivered a special lecture on “Indian Democratic Challenges.” On the same day Prof.SatishKumar K., Assistant professor of Political Science, GFGC, Holehonnur delivered a special lecture on Election Process and Reforms.

Prof.SatishKumar K derlivering the speeech Prof.Mallikarjun R Halasangi delivering a talk

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY: On 04-08-2015 a special lecture was arranged to celebrate the “World Anti Child Labours Day”. In this programme Dr.T Vidya T Pavar, Dept. head delivered a lecture on “Problems and Solutions of Child Labours”. On 07-01-2016 a special lecture on “Swach Prisar – Swach Rastra” was organized. In this programme Sri. B.K.Danjaya, Engineer, Dept. of Research, University of Eshwari at Mount Abu was the resource person. Also the chief guest Rajayogini Bramhakumari Jyothi, convenor, University of Eshwari gave informations about the importance of Dhyana. On 02-04-2016, a special lecture on Health Sociology was delivered by Dr.D. Dharanendraiah, Principal, Vani Sakkare GFGC, Hiriyur.

Dr.D. Dharanendraiah delivering a special talk

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: On 02-04-2016 a special lecture on “Importance of Values in Human Life” was organized. In this programme Dr.Vageesh, HOD of Education, SJVP, Harihar was the resource person.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE: On 18-09-2015 students organised a meaningful teacher’s day celebration by conducting the activities for the teachers. On 30-01-2016 four students participated in Division level Kannada Science lecture competition held at GMIT, Davanagere. On 01-04- 2016 National Science Day was celebrated. In this programme Dr.Harish, Assistant professor of Physics, GFGC, Shimoga was the resource person. He explained about the new concept “Bose and his bosons”. On the same day afternoon Scince Exhibition was arranged for the neighbour high school students to attract them towards Science. About 200students visited and witness the events. The series of special lectures were arranged on 01-04-2016. In this programme Dr.P.venkatesh, HOD of Maths, Sahyadri Scince College Shimoga delivered a lecture on “Application of Mathematics”, Prof. Thippeswamy M.S., Assistant professor of Physics, GFGC, Harihar explained about “Astro Physics” and Prof. Shoib Ahamed, Assistant professor, JNNCE, Shimoga given a speech on “Data Mining and its Application.

Dr. Harish explaining Boson particles Principal and students observing the experiment

Students enjoying Computer graphics GM counter experiment

Dr.P. venkatesh explaining Math’s applications Prof. Shoib Ahamed focusing on sensors

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND MANAGEMENT: On 18-06-2015 B.Com and BBM students arranged an industrial visit to SHIMUL milk dairy, Machenahalli, Bhadravathi to know about the management of administrative board. On 03-02-2016 a special lecture on “The Role of Mnagement Studies-opportunities and Challenges” was arranged for final B.Com and BBM students. In this program Sri. Srinivas J.N., SWO, Hoysala School of Management, Shimoga was the resource person. On 26-03-2016 a skill based training programme was organized for second year B.Com and BBM students. This was conducted by Mags Rural Education and Technology, Bangalore. On 01- 04-2016, a special lecture on “Application of Ratio Analysis in the Present Scenario” for B.Com students and Preparation of Project Report” for BBM students were arranged. Porf. B.R.Dhananjaya, Associate professor, Dept. of Commerce, GFGC, Shimoga was the resource person.

Mr.Lohit inaugurating the skill based programme

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY: On 12-08-2015 Library day was celebrated in memory of the birth day of the Father of Library, Dr.S.R.Ranganath. In this programme the resource person Dr.K.T. Santhosh kumar, Associate professor in Dept. of Library and Information Science delivered a lecture on “Importance of Library in Present Society”. On 30-07-2015 important books were exhibited. From 14-11-2015 to 20-11-2015 National Library Week was celebrated. On 01-04-2016 a special lecture was arranged. In this programme Prof. Dharanendra prabhu U. had given a talk on “Role of Library in Current Affairs”.

Books exhibition

Dr.K.T. Santhosh kumar delivering a special talk

DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS: Our college Ball badminton team participated in Davanagere University intercollegiate competition organised by ADVS First Grade College, Sasvehalli on 09-09- 2015. Our men and women team participated in an intercollegiate Chess tournament arranged by BSC First Grdae College, Davanagere between 21-09-2015 to 23-09-2015. Our college Volleyball team prticipated in an intercollegiate Volleyball tournament held from 29- 09-2015 to 01-10-2015 at Govt. Arts College, Chitradurga. Kabadi team of our college participated in an intercollegiate tournament held on 6th & 7th October-2015 at SJM Women’s college, Chitradurga. Our college Kho-Kho team participated in an intercollegiate Kho-Kho tournament and Davanagere University women’s team selection hosted by GFGC, Harapanahalli on 9th & 10th October2015. 12men and 7women athletes participated in an intercollegiate athletic events organised by VaniSakkare First Grade College, Hiriyur from 29- 10-2015 to 31-10-2015. In this competition our students won 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze medals. On 01-04-2016 a special lecture on “Importance of Physical Education in Higher Education” was arranged. Dr. K.M. Virendra, Assistant Professor of Physical Education, GFGC, Bharamasagara was the resource person. During 16-04-2016 to 20-04-2016 College annual day sports meet was conducted for our college students and awarded the winner in the college valedictory function.

College athletics team participated in inter-collegiate competitions