Derozio Memorial College Re-Accreditation Report

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Rajarhat Road, P.O.: R-Gopalpur, Kolkata – 700 136 West Bengal

Phone: +91 033 2519-6050 Email: [email protected] Website: www.deroziomemorialcollege.org

RE-ACCREDITATION REPORT (RAR) 2015

[ASSESSMENT CYCLE II] FOR SUBMISSION TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL

NAGARBHAVI, BANGALORE - 560072

Subject Page PREFACE 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE COLLEGE 16 FUTURE PLANS OF THE COLLEGE 17 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 18 CRITERION-WISE INPUTS Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 30 Criterion II : Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 42 Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 67 Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 91 Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 110 Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 125 Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 159 Post Accreditation (1st Cycle) Initiatives 165 EVALUATIVE REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS Arts Departments 169 Science Departments 229 Commerce Department 271 Library 282 ANNEXURES Annexure I: Declaration by the Principal 289 Annexure II: Compliance Certificate 291 Annexure III: 2(f) and 12(B) Certificate 293 Annexure IV: University Affiliation Certificate 295 Annexure V: 2(f) and 12(B) Certificate (Transfer of University) 297 Annexure VI: NAAC Certificate of Accreditation 299 Annexure VII: NAAC Quality Profile 301 Annexure VIII: NAAC Peer Team Report 303 Annexure IX: Last UGC Grant Received 319 Annexure X: Photo Gallery 322

PREFACE

 HENRY LOUIS VIVIAN DEROZIO

Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (18th April 1809 --- 26th December 1831) was a fiery Indian teacher and poet. In May 1826, at the age of 27, he was appointed teacher in English Literature and History at the newly set up Hindu College, Calcutta. He interacted freely with students, well beyond class hours and his zeal for interaction was legendary. He infused in his students the spirit of free expression, a yearning for knowledge and a passion to live up to their identity. His students came to be known as Derozians. Derozio‘s contribution towards the upliftment of contemporary society is unforgettable.

 ESTABLISHMENT OF COLLEGE

Named after the poet, Derozio Memorial College was set up in 1996 with the spontaneous co-operation of local inhabitants and the sustaining effort of the Chairman and members of erstwhile Rajarhat-Gopalpur Municipality.

 LOCATION

The College is situated 4 km away from Baguiati, adjacent to the new township of Rajarhat on Rajarhat Road, in North 24 Parganas District, West Bengal. (Buses plying: 211, 211A, 217, 217A, 217B, 91, 91A, 91B, 91C, Haroa-Dunkuni, Chakla-Karunamoyee, Rajarhat-Nabanna.)

 AMBIENCE

With an area of about 33,000 square feet, the college building is unique because of its location in the midst of a vast expanse of lush green. There are 14 well-ventilated, spacious rooms in each floor. There are 5 lecture halls that can accommodate 250 students each, in addition to a well equipped auditorium. Facilities of library, laboratories, canteen, water cooling system and cycle stand exist. Initiative has been taken for upgradation of the existing playground and construction of second floor of the college building. The academic environment of the college is enriched by a beautiful garden that nurtures the aesthetic sense of the students.

 NAAC ACCREDITION

The College has been assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) from 26th to 29th April, 2005 and the College has been duly accredited with Grade B. The peer team has appreciated the notable progress of the College in translating its vision and goals for attaining its laid down objectives through a process-oriented approach.

 AFFILIATION (UNIVERSITY)

The College was initially affiliated to the University of Calcutta. However, since May 2008, by a Special Act passed in West Bengal State Legislative Assembly, the college has been permanently affiliated to West Bengal State University.

 AFFILIATION (UGC)

The College has received UGC affiliation under section 2f and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956. This has made the college eligible to receive central assistance and grants for its future development. 3

 B. Voc. PROGRAMME

Derozio Memorial College has been selected as one of the 4 colleges in West Bengal to introduce the UGC sponsored B. Voc. Degree Programme from academic session 2014-15 in the following trades, which are not offered anywhere else in India.

1. B. Voc. in Broadcast Journalism. 2. B. Voc. in Book Publishing.

 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEME

Derozio Memorial College has been selected as one of the 13 colleges in West Bengal and 200 colleges in India where the community College Scheme, sponsored by Ministry of Human Resource and Development, Govt. of India has been introduced as a pilot case.

The Community College offers an alternative system of education in collaboration with the local industry and community. It seeks to empower individuals through appropriate skill development leading to gainful employment under this scheme, academic programmes at Certificate, Diploma and Associate Degree (AD) levels are offered.

 VISION

Our vision is to firmly establish the college as an institution which helps students to actualize their potential.

 MISSION

We have a three-fold mission:

1. Creating a truly interactive cultural and educational sphere. 4

2. Creating a healthy environment where studies, sports and co-curricular activities foster the all-round development of learners. 3. Inspiring students to face the challenges of an ever changing social order with courage and integrity.  OBJECTIVES

We are determined to achieve the following objectives:

1. Continuous upgradation of the teaching-learning process with the induction of modern methods. 2. Transformation of the college into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) by nurturing the inherent capabilities of students.  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT After its assessment and accreditation by NAAC in 2005, Derozio Memorial College, registered under 2f & 12B of the UGC Act, is submitting the Self Study Report for Re-assessment and Re-accreditation for the second cycle. The NAAC Peer Team during their visit on first cycle of accreditation gave some valuable suggestions and guidelines in their Recommendation Report. These suggestions and recommendations have added a new dimension and impetus to the all round development of the institution. The self study report was prepared with the cooperation and assistance of the stakeholders of the institutions. Their contributions and professional commitment is gratefully acknowledged.

Dr. Dibyendu Talapatra, Principal Derozio Memorial College Rajarhat Road, P.O. R-Gopalpur Kolkata 700136 5

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION

Named after Henry Louis Vivian Derozio, the college was set up in 1996 with the spontaneous cooperation of the local inhabitants. The college building with an area of 33,000 square feet has 14 well ventilated spacious rooms in each floor. There are 5 lecture halls that can accommodate 250 students each. Facilities of library, laboratories, auditorium, canteen, water cooling system and cycle stand exist.

The college is affiliated to West Bengal State University. It has received UGC recognition under section 2f and 12B of the UGC Act-1956. The College has also been assessed by NAAC and accredited with grade B in 2005.

Derozio Memorial College has been selected as one of the 4 colleges in West Bengal to start the UGC sponsored B.Voc. programme. It is also one of the 13 colleges in the state to introduce the Community College Scheme sponsored by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India

The vision of the college is to help students actualise their potential. Its mission is to create an interactive cultural and educational sphere where all round development of learners can be fostered so that they can face the challenges of the ever -changing social order. The objectives of the College are continuous upgradation of the teaching- learning process and transformation of the College into a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

CURRICULAR ASPECTS:

The college does not design the curriculum of the subjects it offers. It adheres to the curriculum determined by the affiliating University. Teachers, as members of Board of Studies of the University often provide suggestions on revision of 6 syllabus and thereby contribute indirectly to the designing of curriculum. However, the college frames the syllabus of programmes offered under the Community College Scheme. It also designs the curriculum of B.Voc. degree within the frame work of UGC guidelines.

The stated objectives of the curriculum are implemented through interactive lectures, de-briefing sessions, field work etc. Academic flexibility is promoted through availability of a wide range of subject combination, option to change subjects even after commencement of the programme and arrangement of special classes to cover classes lost.

The Institution makes an effort to integrate cross- cutting issues into the affiliating University determined curriculum. Students are sensitised about gender related issues through seminars and observance of International Women‘s Day. They are also familiarised with the issue of climate changes through seminars, excursions and participation in tree plantation programmes, upkeep of herbal garden.

The college enriches curriculum through on-line access to books and journals, extension lectures, subject based seminars and discussion forums etc. It also supplements the curriculum through co-curricular activities like debates, quiz, demonstration lectures, excursions, field visits and surveys.

The College obtains feedback from students on the basis of a structured schedule. This feedback is generally taken from final year students. Feedback received on the given curriculum is conveyed to the affiliating University through teachers who are members of the Board of Studies of the University.

TEACHING, LEARNING EVALUATION

The college offers admission to various courses through the online process. Admission is merit – based. Reservation of seats is made for SC, ST OBC and 7

Differently abled candidates according to existing government rules. The Admission committee of the college oversees the entire admission process.

The various courses offered by the college at the undergraduate level are B.A General and Honours (English, Bengali, History, Education, Philosophy, Political Science) B.Sc General and Honours (Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics) and B.Com General and Honours.

The college helps students to choose the subject combination most suitable for them. The students who are at risk of droping out (slow learners, economically weak) are given special attention. They are provided notes/ study materials. Special classes are arranged for them as and when required.

The teaching learning process is ensured through the academic calendar of the college and teaching plans at the departmental level. Technologies and facilities used by the faculty for effective teaching are audio-visual tools (LCD projector, LCD TV, DVD players, public addressal systems etc) E learning process (internet, on-line access to books and journals through N list, use of computers/ laptops etc) film shows, reprographic assistance and extension methods (seminars, workshops, extension lectures, teacher exchange programmes etc)

Teachers are recharged through active participation in seminars, Orientation and Refreshers Courses. They are encouraged to submit proposals for departmental research (MRPs). Teachers are granted study leave to pursue individual research (PhD, MPhil etc.). They also have the opportunity to visit other colleges, universities and research institutes to expand their knowledge base. They are encouraged to publish articles in journals. Finally they are inducted into various communities and cells which help them acquire specialised functional knowledge.

RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

The college does not have a recognized research centre. However, specific departments undertake research under the UGC funded Minor Research Projects and Major Research Projects. Several teachers are also engaged in individual research (Ph.D, MPhil etc.). The college has a research committee which screens and forwards research proposals (MRPs) to UGC.

The measures taken by the college to facilitate implementation of research projects are infrastructural support to researchers, (library access, use of laboratories, reprographic assistance, computers / laptops etc), grant of study leave and clerical support.

Efforts are made by the institution to develop the research aptitude of students. They are involved in active departmental research and encouraged to participate in seminars / workshops. Under the guidance of faculty they organize science exhibitions. They are advised to participate in National Science Talent Contest and contribute articles in magazines.

Research facilities are available to researchers outside the campus. They have the opportunity to visit post graduate departments of the affiliating and other universities and also reputed research institutions. They can also attend external seminars and workshops and gain exposure to instrument handling, scientific report writing and research techniques.

The college has contributed to the neighborhood community through several community outreach programmes e.g. Thalassaemia detection camp, TB awareness programmme, health check up camp in Rajarhat, discussion forum on breast cancer at Raigachi School Rajarhat, and distribution of mosquito nets to prevent malaria and dengue.

The NSS unit of the college apart from organizing the aforesaid outreach programmes also involves students in various extension activities like tree 9 plantation, college cleanliness drive (Safai Abhijan), delivering lectures to poor students of backward areas etc. The NCC unit takes up traffic control duties at various locations of the city during the puja vacation.

The Community College has official collaboration with 6 industries with respect to the courses it offers. Moreover, students of the college make field visits to various small scale/ cottage industries e.g. food processing and diary unit.

INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

The college creates and enhances infrastructure for effective teaching – learning through funds generated from students‘ fees, UGC grants and state government grants.

Facilities available for co-curricular activities are – well ventilated lecture halls, IT lab for interactive sessions, audio – visual tools (LCD projector, LCD TVs, DVD player, public addressal systems etc), electronic devices (computer, laptops, photocopiers etc), exclusive NSS and NCC units, display boards for posting wall magazines etc.

The details of facilities available for extracurricular activities are a playground for outdoor games, arrangement for indoor games, separate students‘ common rooms for boys and girls, a well maintained garden and a well-equipped auditorium.

The college meets the requirements of students with physical disability by arranging classes and conducting examinations in ground floor lecture rooms, allotting extra time for examinations etc. The college has constructed a sliding ramp at the college entrance in addition to procuring wheel chairs and other equipments for them.

The college caters to the health needs of the students by making them members of Students Health Home, revitalizing the existing Health Centre and 10 maintaining a First Aid box containing essential medicines (anti diarrheal drugs, anti inflammatory drugs, tincture iodine, bandages etc.)

The library has a total of 13,469 books and 37 journals. There is a Library Development Committee which oversees the functions of the library. The library is partly computerized. The average number of footfall per day is 50. The average number of books issued and returned per day is 30 & 25 respectively. The library is an Institutional Member of The American Library, Kolkata. Online access of books and journals is available through NLIST Consortium, an initiative of INFLIBNET of UGC.

Details of computing facilities available in the college are Apple Mac Machine- 02, 58 computers (37 With LAN/Wi-Fi and 21 internet facilities), 10 laptops, 24 printers, 08 scanners, 07 copiers, 03 Audio-Visual camera/Camcorders and 03 DSLRs. Such facilities are available to teachers and students within the campus. Internet access through departmental terminals is provided to them. Email and other services are available through the college website.

The different facilities/infrastructure of the college (Building, furniture, equipment, electrical set up, generator, garden, play ground etc.) are maintained by the college from the college fund.

STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

The college publishes an updated prospectus annually. It contains details of infrastructure, composition of Governing Body and Teachers‘ Council, particulars of teachers and staff, admission rules, available subject combinations, details of programmes, holiday list etc.

The college also publishes an Academic Calendar annually. It contains schedule of admission, information on commencement of classes, schedule of examinations and details of holidays, vacations and recess. 11

Specific support services are available to students. During admission seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/ Differently abled candidates and relaxation of marks are made for them as per Government rules. Stipends are also made available to them. UGC sponsored Remedial Coaching is provided to slow learners of these categories.

Specific support services are available for students with physical disability. Classes and examinations are arranged for them on the ground floor. They are also allotted extra time during examinations.

Students gain exposure to other institutions/organisations through visits to other colleges post graduate departments of Universities, research institutions and small scale industries apart from participation in external seminars and workshops.

The college promotes the participation of students in various co- curricular/extra-curricular activities such as Youth Parliament Competition, Quiz Contests, College Sports, Annual University Sports, Social and Cultural functions (Fresher‘s Welcome, College Festival, Teachers‘ Day, and Blood Donation Camps), NSS and NCC activities.

The departments promote participation of students in co-curricular activities at the departmental level through debates, quiz contests, demonstration lectures, extempore speeches, departmental seminars and publication of departmental wall magazines.

Various types of counselling are available to students, for instance academic counselling at the departmental level by the faculty, career counselling by Career Counselling Cell, personal and psychological counselling by the faculty as well as Career Counselling Cell. 12

Remedial Coaching is provided to slow learners by the UGC funded Remedial Coaching Cell. Coaching is provided for various competitive examinations by UGC funded Entry in Services Cell.

There is a mechanism for grievance redressal. General grievances are addressed by the Grievance Redressal Cell. Women‘s issues and issues related to sexual harassment are resolved by the Women‘s Cell. Routine grievances of students are taken care of by the principal, faculty and office staff.

The welfare schemes made available to the students are financial assistance from Students Aid fund, SC/ST stipends from State Government, minority scholarships, full freeship from College fund (10% of students), food at subsidised rate in the canteen, cycle stand etc.

The college has an elected Students‘ Union. It publishes its annual wall magazine ‗SOPAN‘. The Students‘ Union safeguards the interests of students, solves day to day problems of the students, organises social and cultural programmes of the college and assisting the college authority in various duties.

GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

The top management (Governing Body) designs and develops policies on expenditure, purchase (books, equipments, furniture etc.), service matters (promotion, leave, advances from PF account etc.), introduction of new courses/subjects of study, creation of posts etc.

The Principal implements the policy decisions of the top management. He oversees the work of the Teachers‘ Council and the various committees and cells of the college. He prepares the annual budget and sanctions the running expenditure of the college. He interacts with teachers, office staff, students and guardians and persuades them to follow rules.

The Principal frames academic policies in consultation with the faculty. Subsequently these policies are approved by the Governing Body. Heads of the 13

Departments determine the workload of the teachers (class allotment, syllabus allocation etc.). As members of the Teachers‘ Council, teachers assist the Principal in taking decisions with respect to the class routine, subject combination, library, laboratories, requirement of teaching staff, introduction of new subjects etc.

The role of the leadership of the college can be stated. It takes stock of the implementation status of various decisions. It supervises the processes of implementation of policy through designated officials (Principal, Bursar, Secretary, and Teachers‘ Council etc.) It formulates various action plans. It strives to champion organisational change through augmentation of infrastructure, creation of additional post, introduction of new courses of study, computerisation of the work procedure and expanded use of modern work methods.

A mechanism exists for monitoring policy decisions. The Governing Body supervises the implementation of its policies. The Finance Committee under the stewardship of the Bursar gives effect to financial decisions. The Teachers‘ Council implements and evaluates academic policies. The Admission Committee determines the students‘ intake on the basis of established rules. The Departmental committees monitor syllabus progression and workload of teachers of the department.

The college grooms leadership at various levels by making the positions of Head of Department rotational (for 2 Years), by holding elections to the post of Secretary, Teachers Council, by inducting faculty as Convenors of various committees and cells and by engaging faculty in ‗trouble shooting‘ activities as members of Grievance Redressal Cell and Women‘s Cell.

The college promotes a culture of participative management. The Governing Body inducts 4 teachers, 2 office staff and 1 student‘s representative. The 14

Admission Committee has 2 office staff and a representative from the Students‘ Union.

The college does not yet have a formally stated quality policy but it has laid down quality standards and norms e.g. a five day five hour weekly schedule for teachers, restriction on enjoyment of preparatory day by teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays (so that meetings can be scheduled with full participation of teachers), maintenance of a daily diary, declaration of the college as a No Smoking and a Plastic Free Zone etc.

The college does not have a formal plan for development but it does have plans for construction of the second floor, upgradation of the playground, expansion of the library, modernisation of laboratories, full computerisation of work procedure, introduction of post graduate classes in various disciplines, setting up a Wi-Fi campus, research collaboration with other institutions and collaboration with industries.

There is an institutional mechanism to monitor efficient use of financial resources. Annual budget is prepared every year. Only need based purchases are made. Such purchases are made on the basis of comparative analysis of quotations / tenders. Cost control measures are adopted. Cost-cutting on routine maintenance expenses is done. The Finance committee and Bursar have responsibility for these matters.

INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

The college promotes environment consciousness through a variety of measures. Energy conservation is achieved by installing circuit breakers (MCBs) in every department. The college organises an annual tree plantation programme where teachers, office staff and students participate. The college has been declared a Plastic Free Zone and a No smoking Zone. 15

Some innovations introduced by the college have created a positive impact on its functioning. Some of these innovations are automation of library, installation of library management software, creation of institutional repository, introduction of a completely computerised accounting system, development of a computerised student data base, online system of admission, setting up of an ICT enabled auditorium, setting up of a video shooting, control, editing and dubbing room and a conference cum projection room (with 2k still and video camera and a 4k drone camera) in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.

An Astronomical Telescope with high magnification has been purchased by the Department of Physics to view the solar system for a better understanding. The objective is to provide all facilities under one roof so that apart from academics, the students can nurture hobbies which promote an overall development.

As the sky at night is not clearly visible from Kolkata, due to pollution, the teachers and students of the Department have undergone extension programme at Diamond Harbour about 60 Kms from Kolkata or at distant places to get a clear view of the sky. Such programme has not only motivated the students, but has also infused a clear concept of the planets and Stars to the people of the locality.

SWOC ANALYSIS OF THE COLLEGE

An SWOC analysis of the college reveals the following: Strengths: 1. Excellent teacher-student relationship 2. Dynamic and student friendly management 3. Effective teaching-learning with the help of audio-visual tools 4. Well-ventilated classrooms. 5. Focus on mentoring of 1st generation learners 6. Well - coordinated extension / community outreach programmes through NSS unit.

Weaknesses: 1. Inadequate space which necessitates the construction of the 2nd floor 2. Water supply from the Municipal Corporation not available yet 3. Drainage system of the locality is poor which results in water- logging. However with the declaration of ‗Smart City‘ underground drainage system will come up shortly Opportunities: 1. Skill development programmes in various trades can be introduced in the morning shift 2. Management courses (Diploma/Certificate courses) can be introduced 3. The NSOU unit at the college can be upgraded into a full-fledged study centre. Degree level courses (BDP, BPP) can be introduced

Challenges: 1. To groom first generation learners and help them actualize their potential 2. To extend community outreach programmes for upliftment of backward communities of the neighborhood 3. To initiate job oriented skills development projects which will transform the socio-economic set up of the locality by generating employment opportunities.

FUTURE PLANS OF THE COLLEGE

1. To install Solar Cell to save electricity 2. To replace conventional lamps by LED bulbs 3. To install a digital notice board to save paper 4. To convert the conventional library into a digital library 5. To extend more and advanced ICT facilities to the students 6. To complete the construction of 2nd floor of college building 7. To introduce post graduate courses after completion of 2nd floor of college building 8. To sign MOUs with other Colleges/Research institutes 9. To improve the scope of campus recruitment and placement 10. Provision of an ATM in campus 11. Computer training to non-teaching staff 12. To provide consultancy to industries 13. Skill development for employment opportunity and community development 14. To utilize the college infrastructure for resource generation.

PROFILE OF THE CONSTITUENT COLLEGE

1. Name and Address of the College: Name: DEROZIO MEMORIAL COLLEGE Address: RAJARHAT, P.O: R-GOPALPUR City: KOLKATA Pin: 700136 State: WEST BENGAL Website: www.deroziomemorialcollege.org

2. For Communication: Designation Name Telephone Mobile Fax Email with STD code Principal DR. DIBYENDU O: 033- 09433411868 Nil deroziocolle TALAPATRA 25196050 [email protected] R: Nil om Vice Principal Nil O: R: Steering DR. CHAITALI O: 033- 08017100297 Nil chaitali.muk Committe MUKHERJEE 25196050 herjee65@g e Co- R mail.com ordinator

3. Status of the Institution: Affiliated College √ Constituent

College

Any other (specify)

4. Type of Institution: a. By Gender i. For Men ii. For Women iii. Co-education √

b. By Shift i. Regular ii. Day √ iii. Evening

5. It is a recognized minority institution?

Yes No √ If yes specify the minority status (Religious/linguistic/ any other) and provide documentary evidence.

6. Sources of funding: Government Grant-in-aid √ Self-financing Any other

7. a. Date of establishment of the college: 19/09/1996 b. University to which the college is affiliated /or which governs the college (If it is a constituent college)

WEST BENGAL STATE UNIVERSITY

c. Details of UGC recognition:

Date, Month & Year Under Section Remarks(If any) (dd-mm-yyyy) i. 2 (f) 08-09-2004 ii. 12 (B) 08-09-2004

(Enclose the Certificate of recognition u/s 2 (f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act)

d. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (AICTE, NCTE, MCI, DCI, PCI, RCI etc.): N.A.

8. Does the affiliating university Act provide for conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?

Yes √ No

If yes, has the College applied for availing the autonomous status?

Yes No √

9. Is the college recognized

a. by UGC as a College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)?

Yes No √ 20

If yes, date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

b. for its performance by any other governmental agency?

Yes No √

If yes, Name of the agency …………………… and

Date of recognition: …………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

10. Location of the campus and area in sq.mts: Location * Semi-urban Campus area in sq. mts. 10117.18 Built up area in sq. mts. 3066 (* Urban, Semi-urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, Any others specify)

11. Facilities available on the campus (Tick the available facility and provide numbers or other details at appropriate places) or in case the institute has an agreement with other agencies in using any of the listed facilities provide information on the facilities covered under the agreement. • Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural √ facilities

• Sports facilities ∗ play ground √ ∗ swimming pool ∗ gymnasium

• Hostel: Does not exist

∗ Boys‘ hostel

i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

∗ Girls‘ hostel

i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

∗ Working women‘s hostel

i. Number of inmates

ii. Facilities (mention available facilities)

• Residential facilities for teaching and non-teaching staff (give numbers available — cadre wise): Not available • Cafeteria — Yes

• Health centre – Yes (1. First aid facility 2. Emergency care facility provided through nearby Apex hospital & Lotus Hospital) First aid, Inpatient, Outpatient, Emergency care facility, Ambulance…. Health centre staff

Qualified doctor Full time Part-time Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time • Facilities like banking, post office, book shops

• Transport facilities to cater to the needs of students and staff

• Animal house

• Biological waste disposal

• Generator or other facility for management/regulation of electricity and voltage---- Two Generators, one online UPS, six inverters

• Solid waste management facility

• Waste water management

• Water harvesting

12. Details of programmes offered by the college (Give data for current academic year 2015-16):

SI. Programme Name of Duration Entry Medium of Sanctione No. of No Level the Qualificatio instruction d/ students . Programme/ n Approved admitted Course Student 1. Under- Hons.-17 3 years 10+2 English & Hons.strength-907 Hons.- Graduate Gen-03 Bengali Gen-1418 568 Gen- Voc.-02 Voc.-100 782 Voc.-100 2. Post-Graduate

Integrated Programme s PG 3. Ph.D. 4. M.Phil. 5. Ph.DCertificate courses 6. UG Diploma 02 10+2 English & 100 100 Bengali 7. PG Diploma

8. Any Other (specify and provide details)

13. Does the college offer self-financed Programmes?

Yes No √

If yes, how many?

14. New programmes introduced in the college during the last five years if any? Yes √ No Number 04

15. List the departments: (respond if applicable only and do not list facilities like Library, Physical Education as departments, unless they are also offering academic degree awarding programmes. Similarly, do not list the departments offering common compulsory subjects for all the programmes like English, regional languages etc.)

Faculty Departments (eg. UG PG Research Physics, Botany, Arts Histor1. Bengaliy etc.) 1. Bengali 2. English 2. English 3. Education 3. Education 4. History 4. History 5. Political Science 5. Political 6. Philosophy Science 7. Economics 6. Philosophy 8. Journalism 7. Economics Science 1. Mathematics 1.8. MathematicsJournalism 2. Physics 2. Physics 3. Chemistry 3. Chemistry 4. Computer 4. Computer Science Science 5. Botany 5. Botany Commerce 1.Accounting6. Zoology & Finance 1.Accounting6. Zoology 7. Electronics &Finance7. Electronics

1.CCS Journalism & Mass Com. 1.Photographic Video Computer Science. Production 2. Web Designing & Development

2.B.Voc Journalism & Mass 1.Broadcast Com. Journalism 2.Printing & book publishing 16. Number of Programmes offered under (Programme means a degree course like BA, BSc, MA, M.Com) a. annual system 16

b. semester system c. trimester system

17. Number of Programmes with

a. Choice Based Credit System

b. Inter/Multidisciplinary Approach

c. Any other (specify and provide details) 02(Semistar) +02(Annual)

18. Does the college offer UG and/or PG programmes in Teacher Education?

Yes No √

If yes, a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: …………………………………… Date: …………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:………………………..

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Teacher Education Programme separately? Yes No 19. Does the college offer UG or PG programme in Physical Education?

Yes No √

If yes,

a. Year of Introduction of the programme(s)………………. (dd/mm/yyyy)

and number of batches that completed the programme b. NCTE recognition details (if applicable) Notification No.: Date:…………………………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Validity:……………………

c. Is the institution opting for assessment and accreditation of Physical Education

Yes No

20. Number of teaching and non-teaching positions in the Institution

Teaching faculty Non- Technic teaching al Professor Associate Assistant staff staff Professor Professor *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F Sanctioned by the 1(Princ 3 4 11 + 1 4 9 1 4 UGC / University / ipal) (Librarian) State Government Recruited Yet to recruit 5 2 4

Sanctioned by the 10 8 11 1 5 Management/ society or other authorized bodies Recruited Yet to recruit

*M-Male *F-Female

21. Qualifications of the teaching staff:

Highest Professor Associate Assistant qualification Professor Professor Total Male Female Male Female Male Female

Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 1(Principal) 2 4 6 3 16 M.Phil. 1 2 1 4 PG 2+1 3 (Librarian) Temporary teachers Ph.D. 1 1 M.Phil. 2 8 10 PG 11 11 Part-time teachers Ph.D. 2 2 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 7 7 14

22. Number of Visiting Faculty /Guest Faculty engaged with the College.

Nil

23. Furnish the number of the students admitted to the college during the last four academic years. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Categories 2011- 12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female SC 400 278 403 292 320 243 260 204 ST 10 05 06 03 07 05 04 04 OBC 12 06 72 29 30 18 20 04 General 1490 1242 1499 1228 1510 1287 1345 1146 Others(PH) 01 01 03 01 02 00 00 00

24. Details on students enrollment in the college during the current academic year (2015-2016; Data of first year students only):

Type of students UG PG M. Phil. Ph.D. Total Students from the same 1350 state where the college is Studentlocated s from other states of India NRI students Foreign students Total 1350

25. Dropout rate in UG and PG (average of the last two

batches)

UG 42% PG NA

26. Unit Cost of Education(2014-15)

(Unit cost = total annual recurring expenditure (actual) divided by total number of students enrolled )

(a) including the salary component Rs. 11701.

(b) excluding the salary component Rs. 3321.

27. Does the college offer any programme/s in distance education mode (DEP)?

Yes No √

If yes,

a) is it a registered centre for offering distance education programmes of another University

Yes No

b) Name of the University which has granted such registration.

c) Number of programmes offered

28 d) Programmes carry the recognition of the Distance Education Council.

Yes No

28. Provide Teacher-student ratio for each of the programme/course offered (2014-15)

Subject (Hons) Teacher Student Ratio Bengali 05 226 1:45 Education 06 111 1:19 English 04 74 1:19 History 05 112 1:22 Philosophy 02 19 1:10 Political Science 04 30 1:8 Economics 01 ------Chemistry 06 11 1:2 Physics 04 08 1:2 Computer Science 04 12 1:3 Mathematics 04 15 1:4 Accountancy 05 60 1:12 29. Is the college applying for

Accreditation Cycle 1 Cycle 2  Cycle 3 Cycle 4

Re-Assessment:

(Cycle 1refers to first accreditation and Cycle 2, Cycle 3 and Cycle 4 refers to re- accreditation)

30. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4 and re- assessment only)

Cycle 1: 20/05/2005 Accreditation Outcome / Result B. Cycle 2: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... Cycle 3: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy) Accreditation Outcome/Result……..... * Kindly enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s) as an annexure. 29

31. Number of working days during the last academic year (2014-15).

254

32. Number of teaching days during the last academic year (Teaching days means days on which lectures were engaged excluding the examination days) 194

33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) IQAC: 13/09/2013 34. Details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC.

AQAR (i) 2011-12 on 23/12/20015 AQAR (ii) 2012-13 on 23/12/20015 AQAR (iii) 2013-14 on 24/12/20015 AQAR (iv) 2014-15 on 25/12/20015

35. Any other relevant data (not covered above) the college would like to include. (Do not include explanatory/descriptive information)

None

CRITERION I: CURRICULAR ASPECTS

1.1 CURRICULUM PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION 1.1.1 State the vision, mission and objectives of the institution, and describe how these are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stakeholders.

(A) STATEMENT OF VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES VISION Our vision is to firmly establish the college as an institution which helps students to actualize their potential. MISSION We have a three-fold mission: 1. Creating a truly interactive cultural and educational sphere. 2. Creating a healthy environment where studies, sports and co-curricular activities foster all-round development of learners. 3. Inspiring students to face the challenges of an ever-changing social order with courage and integrity. OBJECTIVES We are determined to achieve the following objectives: 1. Continuous up gradation of the teaching- learning process with the induction of modern methods. 2. Transformation of the college into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) by nurturing the inherent capabilities of students. (B) COMMUNICATION TO STAKEHOLDERS

The vision, mission and objectives of the college are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stake-holders through both formal and informal channels i.e. 1. Through the College website 2. By posting notices &circulars 31

3. Through display boards at conspicuous places e.g. library. 4. Through introductory speeches (as a prelude to seminars, workshops and other literary programmes) 5. Through on-stage presentations during cultural programmes as Freshers‘ Welcome, Teachers‘ Day Celebrations etc. 6. During social welfare programmes e.g. Blood Donation Camps, literacy programmes . 7. By making a reference in official discussion forums (Teachers‘ Council meetings, Teacher- Staff meetings etc.) as and when necessary to ensure that work targets are in conformity with these. 8. Through class-room briefings to students especially at the beginning of each academic session. 9. Through de-briefing sessions with students, to especially remind them how these are related to their all-round development. 10. Through declaration in the Prospectus and Newsletters. 11. Through the Students‘ Union 12. By the Principal during interactions and meetings with teachers, students and staff in his effort to correct deviations and mistakes.

1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific example(s).

Development of Curriculum The college does not design curriculum of the subjects it offers. It abides by and adheres to the curriculum framed by its affiliating university, namely West Bengal State University. However, some teachers, as members of Board of Studies of the university often provide suggestions on syllabus revision and thereby contribute indirectly to the designing of curriculum (e.g. teachers of Education, Journalism, Chemistry and Computer Science departments)

Action plan- implementation 1. The Academic calendar outlines the academic plan of the college and schedule of examinations. 2. Subject wise curriculum are unitized and allotted to teachers of the department by the HODS. 3. Review of syllabus coverage is done periodically in departmental meetings. 4. Need-based class allotment of departments is finalized in Teachers‘ Council meetings.

1.1.3 What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from the University and/or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?

1. Teachers of the college are invited to workshops on ‗Syllabus Revision‘ conducted by the University from time to time. 2. The HODS of different departments of the University offer guidance and advice regarding matters pertaining to the curriculum. 3. The university despatches model questions to the college from time to time. 4. The university also sends question papers of previous years for distribution amongst the students of the college. 5. Teachers of the college have the opportunity to participate in academic seminars organized by the University. 6. The University also organizes seminars and workshops in different disciplines for the up gradation of teachers.

1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the Curriculum provided by the affiliating University or other Statutory agency. Curriculum Delivery. 1. Interactive class-room lectures are delivered. 2. De-briefing sessions are held to assess the knowledge intake of learners. 3. Study materials / class notes / synopsis etc are provided. 33

4. Student friendly books are purchased and made available to learners. 5. Remedial coaching is arranged for weaker students. Curriculum Transaction. 1. Class Tests are held periodically. 2. Annual ‗Selection Tests‘ are also held for each year. 3. Continuous evaluation is carried out through interactions in class and attendance monitoring. 4. Audio- visual aids (LCD projector, Music system etc.) used to create interest among students.

1.1.5 How does the institution network and interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalisation of the curriculum? (i) Not Applicable for UG courses under West Bengal State University. (ii) The Community College Scheme & B.Voc Programme have commenced at the college. The curriculum development committees of these segments consist of professionals and representatives of the university, research institutions and industry. The committee designs curriculum keeping in mind the functional requirements of industry.

1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the University?(number of staff members/departments represented on the Board of Studies, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions etc). Development of Curriculum The college does not design curriculum- it only abides by the Curriculum framed by its affiliating university namely West Bengal State University. However- 1. Teachers, as members of Board of Studies (Presently 04 in number from Departments of Education, Computer Science, Chemistry and Journalism & Mass Communication) of the University, often provide suggestions on 34

revision of syllabus and thereby contribute indirectly to the designing of curriculum. 2. Teachers of the college attend ‗Syllabus Revision‘ workshops conducted by the University from time to time. Student & Teacher Feedback: Feedback received from the students and teachers on the comprehensibility and utility of the given curriculum is conveyed to the affiliating University through two channels mentioned above viz: discussions in Board of Studies and participation in workshops on ―Syllabus Revision‖ (the Departments of Bengali, Education, Mathematics and Commerce have participated in such workshops).

1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university)by it? If ‗yes‘, give details on the process (‘Needs Assessment‘, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.

1. The institution frames the syllabus of academic programmes (Certificate, Diploma, Associate degree, B.Voc Degree) offered under the Community College Scheme, introduced by the MHRD, Government of India. 2. The institution also designs the curriculum of B.Voc degree Programme within the framework of UGC guidelines.

1.1.8 How does institution analyze/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course of implementation? The stated objectives of the curriculum are implemented through the following measures.

1. The curriculum as far as practicable, is taught within the specified time frame. 2. Wherever necessary, field work and research are undertaken. 3. Interactive lectures, drawing examples from real life, are delivered. 35

4. An analysis is made of the University results, which reveals the level of assimilation of the students. 5. De-briefing sessions are held for students appearing for University examination which help them to ―unlearn‖.

1.2 ACADEMIC FLEXIBILITY

1.2.1 Specify the goals and objectives. Give details of the certificate/diploma/ skill development courses etc., offered by the institution. 1. The College has been selected as one of the 4 colleges in West Bengal to start the UGC sponsored B.Voc Degree programme with effect from session 2015-16. 2. The college is one of the 13 colleges in West Bengal where the ‗Community College‘ Scheme has been introduced by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. As a pilot case under this scheme the college offers academic programmes at certificate, diploma and Associate degree (AD) level.

1.CCS Journalism & Mass 1.Photographic Video Production Com. 2. Web Designing & Development Computer Science. 2.B.Voc Journalism & Mass 1.Broadcast Journalism Com. 2.Printing & Book Publishing

1.2.2 Does the institution offer programmes that facilitate twinning/dual degree? If ‗yes‘, give details. No, the college does not offer programmes that facilitate twinning / dual degrees under the regulations of West Bengal State University.

1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skills development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond: 36

• Range of Core / Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college • Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options • Courses offered in modular form • Credit transfer and accumulation facility • Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses • Enrichment courses The various institutional provisions for academic flexibility are: 1. The college offers a wide range of subject combinations to students of both Honours and General courses. The subject combination sets are finalized by Teachers‘ Council. 2. Students are given the option to change their subject combination even after enrolment (within a specified time frame) 3. Students who fail to secure the minimum marks required to retain Hons are given special attention in extra classes and subsequently given the option to reappear as a Honours student and qualify successfully. 4. Whenever a teacher is unavailable, an effort is made to cover his/her classes by deputing other teachers of the department. If this is not possible special classes are arranged to make up for the classes lost. 5. Module/unit based syllabus system has been introduced in some specific departments (e.g. Political Science, Education, Chemistry, Commerce etc). 6. B.Voc Degree Programme follows CBCS and lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses.

1.2.4 Does the institution offer self-financed programmes? If ‗yes‘, list them and indicate how they differ from other programmes, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary etc. No, the college does not offer any self financed programmes at present.

1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programmes, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If ‗yes‘ provide details of such programme and the beneficiaries. 37

The college has tied up with Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) for National Skill and Entrepreneurship Development.

1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to-face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice‖ If ‗yes‘, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students? No, there is no provision for such flexibility under the regulation of West Bengal State University. However, the college is a recognized centre of Netaji Subhas Open University which offers graduate and post-graduate courses through the distant mode.

1.3 CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University‘s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution‘s goals and objectives are integrated? The following efforts are made by the institution to supplement the university prescribed curriculum: 1. Organizing seminars/workshops where the students participate 2. Organizing co-curricular activities like quiz, debates, demonstration lectures etc at the departmental level 3. Conducting excursions , field visits, surveys 4. Organizing social and cultural programmes like Freshers‘ Welcome, Teachers‘ Day celebrations, observance of Derozio‘s Birthday etc.

1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to enrich and organize the curriculum to enhance the experiences of the students so as to cope with the needs of the dynamic employment market? Though the college does not design curriculum it makes the following efforts to enrich and organize it: 38

1. Topics which are inadequately discussed or not available in the usual text books, are downloaded from the internet, translated and delivered to the students. 2. Extension lectures are arranged where external faculty members help to widen the academic focus of the student. 3. Subject based discussion, seminars etc are organized to enrich the students. In order to prepare the students for the employment market the following steps are taken: 1. A Career Counseling Cell appraises students of employment opportunities. 2. The college encourages campus recruitment and employment counselling by job placement agencies.

1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum? The institution makes an effort to integrate the following cross-cutting issues into the university curriculum.

1. Gender- Students are sensitized about gender related issues (feminism for example) through a) Gender specific seminars b) Class-room lectures c) Observance of International Women‘s Day

A Women‘s Cell has been set up in the college which addresses the grievances of the girl students

2. Climate Change Students are familiarized with this issue through a) Seminars ( A comprehensive seminar on Global Warming has already been organized) 39 b) Tree plantation programmes 3. Environmental Education Students are required to study Environmental Education as a compulsory subject which is taught by the faculty members of the science stream. In addition, a) Environment related seminars, workshops are organized. b) Excursions are held from time to time to familiarize students with nature. c) Projects such as herbal garden have been implemented. d) Students are encouraged to conserve energy and keep the college campus clean and pollution free.

1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?  moral and ethical values  employable and life skills  better career options  community orientation Value-added courses are not offered at present. However, value added inputs are provided to students:

1. Seminars on ethics, social norms, social deviation (eg Juvenile Delinquency) have been held. 2. Students are encouraged to enroll in NCC and NSS.

1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum? Feedback received from the students are analysed and reviewed to: 1. Identify the academic and other problems faced by the students 2. Take appropriate remedial actions in respect of these problems 3. Identify and correct misconceptions of the students regarding the curriculum, the college administration, faculty members and office staff. 40

4. Take note of suggestions offered by the students and implement these wherever possible Feedback received from office staff are used to 1. Simplify and streamline office procedure 2. Rectify/ correct deviations and lapses in discharge of duty 3. Implement practical suggestions furnished by them.

1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes? Teachers‘ Council collects feedback from different committees on syllabus progression, student class attendance, details of lectures delivered, performance of students in college and university examinations, teaching facilities etc. The feedback so obtained is reviewed in Tecahers‘ Council meetings and appropriate corrective measures are taken.

1.4 FEEDBACK SYSTEM

1.4.1 What are the contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University?

Development of Curriculum The college does not design curriculum- it only abides by the Curriculum framed by its affiliating university namely West Bengal State University. However, 1. Teachers, as members of Board of Studies of the university, often provide suggestions on revision of syllabus and thereby contribute indirectly to the designing of curriculum. 2. Teachers of the college attend workshops on ‗Syllabus Revision‘ conducted by the University from time to time.

Student & Teacher Feedback: Feedback received from the students and teachers on the comprehensibility and utility of the given curriculum is conveyed to the affiliating university through two channels mentioned above viz: discussions in Board of Studies and participation in ―Syllabus Revision‖ workshop

1.4.2 Is there a formal mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If ‗yes‘, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes/new programmes?

The College obtains feedback from students through a structured schedule. This feedback is generally taken from final year students who have developed a proper idea about the curriculum, its implementation and the teaching methodology. Academic issues arising from the feedback are communicated/ discussed with the university if these are problematic.

1.4.3 How many new programmes/courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/programmes? Any other relevant information regarding curricular aspects which the college would like to include. The College has introduced four new courses during the last four years: a) Two UG diploma courses under the Community College Scheme funded by UGC: i. Photographic Video Production ii. Web Designing and Development b) Two UG Vocational degree courses under B.Voc programme funded by UGC: i. Broadcast Journalism ii. Printing and Book Publishing. 42

CRITERION II: TEACHING - LEARNING AND

EVALUATION

2.1 STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND PROFILE

2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process? College adopts various publicity measures at the time of admission: a) Hoardings and banners are displayed inside and outside the college premises carrying relevant details of admission. b) Members of the Students‘ Union wearing ―May I Help‖ batches convey information to applicants. c) The College website is updated with every information related to admission. d) Students from local schools are invited to attend science exhibitions, cultural programmes, seminars etc. to motivate them to take admission in the college.

The College has introduced a full-fledged online admission process from 2013- 14 to maintain transparency in admission.

2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution.

a)UG programme----- admission is merit based. b)B.Voc programme-----admission is done through interview. c)CCS diploma course----admission is done through interview.

UNRESERVED OBC-A OBC-B 6% 4% SC ST 20% PH

5% 62% 3%

2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district. The minimum percentage of marks for admission at the entry level is according to university guidelines. However, the maximum percentage varies every year from subject to subject according to the number of applications received. Six Colleges affiliated to WBSU follow the University norms for admission at entry level.(Sarojini Naidu College for Women, Rastraguru Surendranath College, Barrackpore, Rishi Bankim College, Naihati, Bidhannagar Govt. College, Salt Lake City,Mahadevananda Mahavidyalay, Barrackpore).

2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If ‗yes‘ what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process? The College has a full- fledged Admission Committee to conduct and review the admission process and students profile at the time of admission every year. 44

The committee suggests necessary changes needed every year for entry level admission and this results in a smooth and transparent admission process.

2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion  SC/ST  OBC  Women  Differently abled  Economically weaker sections  Minority community  Any other 1) The college strictly follows the reservation policy of admission of SC, ST, OBC and differently abled students as laid down by the government. 2) The college encourages and motivates more and more female students to take admission. 3) To encourage students belonging to the economically weaker section of the society, the college offers fee concessions, financial support from Student‘s Aid Fund, free studentship etc. 4) The college disburses stipends to the minority students as per the regulations of the West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC). 5) Classes for the differently abled students are conducted on the ground floor. A sliding ramp has been constructed to cater to the needs of the differently abled students.

No. of Students admitted in General category (year wise):

No. of Students admitted in OBC category (year wise):

No. of Students admitted in SC category (year wise):

No. of Students admitted in ST category (year wise):

2.1.6 Provide the following details for various programmes offered by the institution during the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.

2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Ratio

of of students of of students of of students of of students

Hons) - Programmes (UG Number receive applications Number admitted Ratio Demand Number received applications Number admitted Ratio Demand Number received applications Number admitted Ratio Demand Number received applications Number admitted Demand Bengali 175 138 1:1 130 94 1:1 184 127 1:1 142 94 1:1 English 81 68 1:1 83 32 1:1 55 46 1:1 67 40 1:1 History 93 84 1:1 99 80 1:1 67 59 1:1 62 36 1:1 Education 82 68 1:1 78 68 1:1 92 84 1:1 57 40 1:1 Political 79 68 1:1 40 31 1:1 50 40 1:1 19 10 1:1 Science Philosophy 65 54 1:1 45 31 1:1 25 10 1:1 14 06 1:1 Chemistry 25 14 1:1 24 16 1:1 17 10 1:1 14 09 1:1 Physics 45 31 1:1 22 12 1:1 20 13 1:1 11 06 1:1 Mathematics 52 38 1:1 27 14 1:1 22 12 1:1 10 05 1:1 Computer 26 15 1:1 11 07 1:1 10 05 1:1 13 10 1:1 Science Economics 04 02 1:1 01 00 ---` 03 01 1:1 00 00 --- Accounting 76 55 1:1 70 44 1:1 55 46 1:1 40 29 1:1 & Finance

Comments on trends: An analysis of the enrolment data from 2011-12 to 2014-15 reveals a fluctuating trend. A gradual decrease in number of candidates admitted is clearly visible. Reasons: The affiliation of the college was shifted from University of Calcutta to West Bengal State University in 2009-10. Initially the applicants were not much aware of such a change. That is why admission during the initial years was not affected much. However, as soon as they came to know of this change in affiliation they opted for colleges under the University of Calcutta. It appears that the pedigree of this university has attracted a large chunk of applicants 48 away from our institution causing a gradual decrease in intake. Actions initiated for improvement: 1) The college is arranging for advertisement through banners and hoardings outside the college premises. 2) The college website also supplies information regarding all-round development of the college. 3) Students from the local schools are invited to attend science exhibitions, cultural programmes, seminars etc to motivate them to take admission in our college. 4) The college has formed an alumni association to cope with this problem through ex-students.

2.2 CATERING TO STUDENT DIVERSITY

2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently-abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard? 1) The college abides by the rules and regulations framed by the Govt. regarding the admission of the differently-abled students. 2) The college ensures that all the classes and examinations of the physically challenged students are conducted on the ground floor. 3) Such students are allowed additional time and services of a writer during the examination as per the university guidelines. 4) The mentally challenged students are counselled on a regular basis. 5) A sliding ramp has also been constructed and arrangement for wheel chair has been made to cater to the needs of the differently-abled students.

2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students‘ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If ‗yes‘, give details on the process. The Admission Committee assesses the students‘ need during the admission 49 process every year within the framework of courses laid down by the University. However, in case of CCS the institution conducts surveys to assess the needs of the local community in terms of their skill development.

2.2.3 What are the strategies adopted by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students (Bridge/Remedial/ Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.) to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? The Remedial coaching cell of the college runs UGC funded remedial courses to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students(weak learners and economically backward learners).

2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender, inclusion, environment etc.? Gender: Students are sensitized about gender related issues (feminism for example) through d) Gender specific seminars e) Class-room lectures f) Observance of International Women‘s Day

A Women‘s Cell has been set up in the college which addresses the grievances of the girl students

Inclusion: (a) The college makes every attempt to prevent any sort of social discrimination and sexual harassment against ‗effeminate students‘ who are often the target of ridicule of the students‘ population. (b) The college also intends to provide a congenial environment for the trans- gender students if they take admission in the college. Environment: Students are required to study Environmental Education as a compulsory subject which is taught by the faculty members of the science stream. In addition, (a) Environment related seminars, workshops are organized. (b) Excursions are held from time to time to familiarize students with nature. 50

(c) Projects such as herbal garden have been implemented. (d) Students are encouraged to conserve energy and keep the college campus clean and pollution free. 2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners? Advanced learners are identified through their higher rate of class attendance, intellectual response in the class and performance in examinations. Such students are invited to face to face interaction session with departmental teachers. They are counselled regularly to appraise them of professional and job oriented courses.

2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc. who may discontinue their studies if some sort of support is not provided)?  Information of students at risk of drop out is obtained from o Class attendance record o Performance in examinations.  Efforts are made to contact them directly over telephone or through classmates who attend classes regularly.  Wherever contact is possible these students are provided with notes/ study materials. If necessary, special classes are arranged for them to enable them to appear and qualify in university examinations.

2.3 TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blue print, etc.) The college prepares a full session routine and academic calendar at the beginning of each session. Each department chalks out a teaching plan and 51 university guidelines are followed with respect to syllabus coverage. Students are evaluated regularly through examinations.

2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching –learning process? IQAC contributes to the improvement of the teaching-learning process by encouraging departments to run departmental library, monitoring students‘ attendance, checking students feedback periodically, requesting the college authority to provide ICT facilities to the departments, monitoring teachers attendance, implementing audio-visual aids to make lecture sessions more attractive.

2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students? Learning is made more student-centric through delivery of interactive lectures, briefing sessions, group discussions and organization of departmental seminars. Various departments have also arranged for lectures by meritorious ex- students(e.g. Department of English).

2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators? The institution nurtures critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students by encouraging them to participate in debates, quiz contests, seminars, science exhibitions and demonstration lectures. They are also encouraged to contribute article to journals and visit other college and research institutes to develop a research aptitude. Various departments have published wall magazines which is a manifestation of the creativity of the students.

2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? e.g: Virtual laboratories, e-learning - resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) 52

and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc. No such facilities are available at present.

2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)? The faculty of the college regularly participate in Orientation programmes, Refresher courses, seminars, workshops etc. The students are also exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills by being encouraged to participate in blended learning, seminars etc.

2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students \benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling/mentoring/academic advise) provided to students? The Counselling Cell of the college funded by UGC, has undertaken psycho- social counselling of 144 individuals as follows: Dec‘2010 to March‘2011- 78 individuals including teachers. Dec‘2011 to March‘2012- 66 individuals including teachers. Personal and academic counseling is done by departmental teachers from time to time according to students‘ need.

2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/methods adopted by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning? Some of the innovative teaching methods adopted are: (a) Audio visual mode of teaching, (b) smart class rooms, (c) e-resources provided by downloading materials from different websites, (d) subscription to online database, (e) interactive lectures, (f) demonstration lectures (g) teacher exchange programmes. The impact of such innovative practices on student learning was positive.

2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching-learning process? The central Library of the college houses 13,469 books, 37 prints journals, 120 CDs/DVDs. It provides N-LIST facility of INFLIBNET for accessing 100000+ e-books and 6500+ full text e-journals. The central library has taken and Institutional Membership with the American Library, Kolkata which provides access to 20000 American publications, 150 journals and three news papers. There is also reprography facility provided from the Library to the faculties and students. Teachers are provided with daily issue facility to deliver their lectures. Alerting services, Current Awareness services such as new arrival display , Content Awareness services etc. are also provided from the Library to orient the faculty as well as the students

2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If ‗yes‘, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these. The institution faces the following challenges in implementing the curriculum within the planned time frame/calendar: i) A section of students come from remote places and the girl students are compelled to leave the college premises early due to infrequent transport service. ii) During the rainy season there is heavy water logging and it becomes difficult for the students to attend classes. To overcome these problems, the college has to arrange transport facilities for the students, especially for the female students and intends to construct girls‘ hostel adjacent to the institution.

2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning? The institution monitors and evaluates the quality of teaching –learning in the following manner: 54

i) The Principal obtains students‘ feedback from various departments regularly ii) The HODs analyse the results of the students in university as well as college examinations. iii) The Teachers Council assists the Principal in supervising progress of various departments. 2.4 TEACHER QUALITY

2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum

Highest Professor Associate Assistant Professor Total Qualificati Professor on Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. 1(Principal) 2 4 6 3 16 M.Phil. 1 2 1 4 PG 2+1(Librarian) 3 Temporary teachers Ph.D. 1 1 M.Phil. 2 8 10 PG 11 11 Part-time teachers Ph.D. 2 2 M.Phil. 1 1 2 PG 7 7 14

The strategy of planning and management of human resources is outlined below:

1. Faculty in substantive posts are appointed on the basis of recommendations from West Bengal College Service Commission 2. Various categories of faculty (Part-time teachers, Guest teachers) are recruited through formal interviews on the basis of evaluation criteria laid down by UGC. Subject experts from the University are members of the Interview Board 55

3. The knowledge base/skills of faculty members are upgraded by releasing them for participation in Refresher/Orientation courses/ external seminars. 2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand/ scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes/ modern areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years. The institution is a general degree college which teaches the usual subjects that are offered by the affiliating university. Although there is requirement of additional facility in specific departments, the question of scarcity of senior faculty to teach new programme in emerging areas (Bio-Technology, Bio- Informatics etc) does not arise.

2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality. a) Nomination to staff development programmes Academic Staff Development Number of faculty Programmes nominated Refresher courses 9 HRD programmes Orientation programmes 3 Staff training conducted by the Staffuniversity training conducted by other institutionsSummer / winter schools, workshops, 2 etc. Others 4(course work for PhD programme) 1 (Project DBT,Govt. of India) 1(Post Doctoral Research Experience, ISI, Kolkata) 1 (STC) 1 (NSS training Programme)

56 b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching- learning  Teaching learning methods/approaches  Handling new curriculum  Content/knowledge management  Selection, development and use of enrichment materials  Assessment  Cross cutting issues  Audio Visual Aids/multimedia  OER‘s  Teaching learning material development, selection and use No such programme has been initiated yet. c) Percentage of faculty ∗ invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies ∗ participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies ∗ presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies Resource Participation Paper person Presentation 2011-12 06 37 14 2012-13 04 11 18 2013-14 00 14 24 2014-15 00 17 11

2.4.4 What policies/systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic 57

publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.) (a) The College allows faculty to go on study leave for submission of research reports according to university guidelines. (b) The College offers financial support to organise national/ state level seminars which is re-imbursed after receipts of funds from UGC. (c) College encourages teachers to teach post graduate courses in other reputed institutions.

2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards / recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/achievement of the faculty. Nil 2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching-learning process? The institution has introduced the system of evaluation of teachers by the students through a feedback mechanism. This system has improvied the quality of teaching-learning process by: i) Introducing healthy competition among teachers ii) Encouraging students to attend more classes so that they have the opportunity of assessing teachers iii) Encouraging greater effort and innovative teaching on part of teachers

2.5 EVALUATION PROCESS AND REFORMS

2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes? 58

The students are made aware of the syllabus, question pattern and marking scheme at the beginning of the course. They are also informed about the changes made by the university in evaluation process.

2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own? As a major step towards reforms of evaluation, 1+1+1 system has been introduced by the University. Continuous assessment and evaluation system have been adopted for the practical based subjects. Departments conduct class tests and selection tests before sending the students to the University examinations.

2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own? Implementation of the evaluative reforms of the University and college are ensured through: 1. Introduction of the University prescribed schedule of college examinations. 2. Forwarding of applications of students for re-examination in accordance with University rules. 3. Forwarding of RTI applications of students for visual inspection of evaluated answerscripts.

2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative assessment approaches adopted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system. Overall student achievement is measured on the basis of

1. Performance in college examinations 2. Score in university examinations 59

3. Class attendance records 4. Participation in co-curricular/extra-curricular activities 5. Participation in extension activities/ community outreach programmes 6. Awards/recognitions 2.5.5 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc. Transparency in internal assessment is ensured through 1. Display of evaluated answer scripts of college examinations 2. Discussion of evaluated answer scripts with students concerned 3. Verification of students‘ class attendance by the students themselves (in presence of faculty) 2.5.6 What are the graduate attributes specified by the college/ affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students? Pass criteria (40% for Honours and 30% for general subjects) is laid down by the affiliating University 2.5.7 What are the mechanisms for redressal of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level? In case of college examinations, a formal grievance mechanism is not necessary as evaluated answer scripts are shown to and discussed with the students. In case of University examinations the following procedure exists: 1. Students can opt for re-examination 2. Students can visually inspect their evaluated answer scripts through applications made under RTI

2.6. STUDENT PERFORMANCE AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

2.6.1 Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If ‗yes‘ give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these? The college does not have a learning outcome stated clearly (viz progression to higher education and employment) stated clearly. However:

a) faculty members as well as Career Counselling Cell appraise students of career/academic opportunities after completion of graduation. b) The Entry in Services Cell provides free coaching for various competitive examinations. 2.6.2 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered. (1) The college monitors the performance of students through class attendance control, result analysis of college and university examinations, participation in co-curricular, extra-curricular and extension programmes, etc.

(2) Result analysis of students in University Examinations (Hons) is provided below.

2011-12

Title of the Total no. of Division Programme students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 69 93 93 English 22 91 91 Education 30 93 93 Philosophy 23 100 100 Political 17 88 88 Science History 29 97 97 61

Economics ------Physics 1 00 Computer 16 100 100 Science Account & 20 100 100 Finance Chemistry 2 100 100 Mathematics 5 100 100 2012-13

Title of the Total no. of Division Programme students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 68 81 81 English 26 77 77 Education 30 70 70 Philosophy 23 100 100 Political 18 72 72 Science History 28 89 89 Economics ------Physics ------Computer 15 7 66 73 Science Account & 25 4 88 92 Finance Chemistry 2 100 100 Mathematics 5 100 100

2013-14

Title of the Total no. of Division Programme students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 64 86 86 English 18 89 89 Education 40 88 88 Philosophy 12 75 75 Political 15 73 73 Science History 28 82 82 62

Economics ------Physics 02 100 100 Computer 17 12 35 47 Science Account & 35 6 60 68 Finance Chemistry 2 50 50 Mathematics 3 33 67 100 2014-15

Title of the Total no. of Division Programme students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 79 92 92 English 15 87 87 Education 33 6 91 97 Philosophy 08 50 50 Political 16 81 81 Science History 40 3 80 83 Economics 01 100 100 Physics 02 100 100 Computer 06 83 Science Account & 29 59 59 Finance Chemistry 02 50 50 100 Mathematics 09 11 33 44 63

Result analysis of students in University Examinations (Hons) 100 (2013-14)

0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PLSA PHIA HISA PHSA ENGA EDCA BNGA ACCA CMSA CEMA MTMA Result analysis of students in University Examinations (Hons) 100 (2014-15) 90 80 70 60 50

40 30 20 10 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

PHIA HISA PLSA PHSA EDCA BNGA ACCA ENGA CMSA CEMA MTMA 64

2.6.3 How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes? Teaching, learning assessment strategies of the college are as follows:

(1) Teaching and learning is on the basis of class routine with the help of modern methods (audio-visual, e-learning, reprography. etc), special classes, remedial coaching, notes/study materials, etc. (2) Assessment is done through class tests, demonstration lectures, debriefing sessions, participation in co-curricular / extra-curricular / extension / outreach programmes, awards / recognitions. 2.6.4 What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (student placements, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude developed among students etc.) of the courses offered? Initiatives taken by the college to enhance the social and economic relevance of the courses offered are:

(1) Student Placement a)organisations / placement agencies are invited to conduct campus interview. b) The Entry in Services Cell provides free coaching for various competitive examinations. c) The Career Counselling Cell appraises students of available career opportunities.

(2) Entrepreneurship The college arranges field visits to small / cottage industries like food processing unit, dairy unit, etc.

(3) Innovation and Research aptitude a) student are encouraged to participate in Departmental research. b) students, under the supervision of faculty, organise Science Fairs and exhibitions. c) students are advised to participate in external, internal seminars and workshops. 65 d) students are advised to contribute articles in journals. e) students and faculty visit other Institutions (college, universities, research industries) to gain research based knowledge.

2.6.5 How does the institution collect and analyze data on student performance and learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning? (1) The college collects data on student performance from result analysis of college and university examinations., class attendance records, participation in co-curricular / extra-curricular activities, awards, etc.

(2) Data on learning outcomes (progression to higher education and employment) is generally collected through ex-students/ Alumni association in the absence of a formal data collection system.

2.6.6 How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes? No such arrangement at present. However, college has formed alumni association through departmental endeavor to ensure achievement of learning outcomes.

2.6.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/ evaluation outcomes as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If ‗yes‘ provide details on the process and cite a few examples. Any other relevant information regarding Teaching-Learning and Evaluation which the college would like to include. The college/individual teachers use assessment and evaluation outcome as an indicator for gauging students performance and achieving learning objectives as follows: 1. The performance of students in college examinations is reviewed and ‗forward‘ decision on the teaching methodology is taken accordingly (e.g. in the case of disappointing results, a decision may be taken to augment 66

the lecture method by providing notes/study materials on topics taught) 2. Student securing high scores may be selected to represent the institution in academic programmes, external seminars etc. 3. Bright students with research aptitude may be involved in active departmental research in addition to contributing articles in journals.

CRITERION III: RESEARCH, CONSULTANCY AND EXTENSION

3.1 PROMOTION OF RESEARCH

3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research centers of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization? The college does not have recognized research centers of its own. However,

1. Several teachers of the college are engaged in individual research (Ph.D / M Phil). 2. Specific departments have undertaken research under UGC funded Minor Research Projects. 3. Department of Bengali has been awarded a Major Research Project by UGC and research is underway. 3.1.2 Does the Institution have a research committee to monitor and address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention a few recommendations made by the committee for implementation and their impact. Yes, the college has a Research Committee with the following members. 1. Dr. Dibyendu Talapatra (Principal) 2. Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee (Associate Professor, Bengali) 3. Dr. Sunanda Halder (Associate Professor, Chemistry) 4. Dr. Aloke Pal (Associate Professor, Mathematics)

The functions of the Committee can be summed up below: 1. Identifying and intimating teachers about various research projects and fellowships. 2. Screening research proposals (MRPs) funded by UGC. 3. Reviewing the progress of ongoing research projects (MRPs).

Here is a projection of percentage of faculty with PhD in last four years. Bar Diagram Number of Faculty with Ph.D. 14 12 10 8 6 Y Axis Title Y 4 2 0

2011-12 2012-13 2014-15 3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/ projects? § autonomy to the principal investigator § timely availability or release of resources § adequate infrastructure and human resources § time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers § support in terms of technology and information needs § facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities § any other The following are the measures taken by the college to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research projects

1. The Research Committee screens and forwards research proposals (MRPs) to UGC. 2. Fund released by UGC is made available to the concerned teacher (researcher) 69

3. Infrastructural support (library, laboratories, reprographic support etc) is provided to the researcher 4. Leave is granted to the researcher to complete his / her research within schedule. 5. Class-routine is sometimes re-scheduled to enable the researcher to focus on research 6. Clerical support (typing) is made available to him / her. 7. He / She is also permitted to make extensive use of the internet. 8. The researcher is encouraged to discuss his / her research findings before the teaching community and students. 3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students? The efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research aptitude amongst students are:

1. Students are involved in active departmental research. 2. Students are encouraged to participate in seminars and present papers. 3. They are also encouraged to participate in National Science Talent Contests. 4. Under the guidance of departmental faculty, students organize Science Exhibitions. 5. Students are advised to refer to topics of the curriculum on the internet in order to augment the knowledge they gain in the class-room.

3.1. 5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc.) Department Sl. Name of Title of Project Amount Funding No. faculty Sanctioned Agency

Physics 1 Jatindranath Some Studies on the Rs.90,000 UGC

Gain effect of Size on Various Semiconductor Structures used in Device design. Chemistry 2 Dr. Sunanda Synthesis & reaction 1 lakh UGC Haldar of Nitrogen Heterocycles. Computer 3 Dr. Papri Study of non- Rs. UGC Science Saha classical 1,84,000/- correlations in quantum information science. Bengali 4 Dr. Saikat The Portrayal of Rs. 11, UGC Mondal Women‘s Images in 44,400.00 Bengali Newspapers, Magazines & Advertisement. Philosophy 5 Dr. Violence,(Major Research Values Rs 1,17,500 UGC Sanghamitra andProject) Indian Dasgupta Education System. Commerce 6 Dr. Rajib Minor Research Rs. UGC Lahiri Project on 1,11,000/ ―Problems and Prospects of MSMEs in Howrah District in West Bengal‖. Education 7 Debasish Impact of audio- Rs.3 lacs UGC Chatterjee visual media on the personality of some young students from various back ground: a neuro psychological approach.

3.1.6 Give details of workshops/training programmes/sensitization programmes conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students. Not Applicable

3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research areas and the expertise available with the institution. Not Applicable

3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students? Not Applicable

3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research culture on the campus? Teachers are granted usual study leave available to teachers for pursuing research (PhD)

3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating awareness/advocating/transfer of relative findings of research of the institution and elsewhere to students and community (lab to land) Initiatives taken by the college in creating awareness and transfer findings of research are

1. The research report is discussed by the researcher with his/her peers 2. The research findings are communicated to students in the classroom 3. The publication (research report) is displayed in the Library 4. Details of the research are recorded in the college News letter

3.2 RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR RESEARCH

3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization. All the research projects (Minor and Major Research Projects) by the faculty members are carried on the basis of funds sanctioned by the UGC. During the last four years, total funds received from UGC for this purpose was Rs. (1,11,000 + 1,84,000)= Rs. 2,95,000 and utilization were duly submitted. During the financial year 2015-16, a Major research project for Rs.11,44,400/- was sanctioned.

3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years? There is no provision for providing seed money for research in our college.

3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students? Financial support is provided to researchers for their MRPs by UGC

3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research. Inter disciplinary research and extension activities are undertaken in this college from time to time. Interdisciplinary seminars in Science and Humanities have been organized.

Since the primary responsibility of the faculty members is teaching, time management is the main challenge faced in undertaking interdisciplinary programmes.

3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students? Optimum use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution is made as follows:

1. Modern instrument and equipment is made available to the students under the supervision of teaching faculty. 2. A stock register of equipment is maintained and verified from time to time 3. In order to avoid unnecessary wear and tear, students are allowed to use the equipment in small groups 4. All safety norms with respect to use of equipment are strictly followed. 5. Computer and Internet facilities are made available to students extensively. (A log book is maintained for this purpose) 3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If ‗yes‘ give details. No, the Institute has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility.

3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty in securing research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years.  The college provides support, as detailed below, to help faculty members secure grants for Major and Minor Research Projects from UGC. 1. The Research Committee of the college intimates teachers about various research projects. 2. The committee screens and forwards research proposal (MRPs) to UGC 74

3. The college follows up with UGC to ensure that grants are released to the researcher promptly.  Details of the ongoing and completed research projects and grants received during the last 4 years (2011-2015) are provided below:

Nature Duratio Title of the Name Total Grant Total of the n project of the grant fundin Project Year received g till date From To agency Sanctioned Received

2012- ―Problems and UGC Rs.1,11,000/- Rs.1,11,000/- Rs.1,11,000/- Minor 2014 Prospects of projects MSMEs in Howrah District in West Bengal‖. 2012- Study of non- UGC Rs.1,84,000/- Rs.1,84,000/- Rs.1,84,000/- 2014 classical correlations in quantum information science. 2014- Impact of UGC Rs. 3 lacs Rs.2,14,000/- Rs.2,14,000/- 2016 audio-visual media on the personality of some young students from various back ground: a neuro psychological approach.

Major 2015- The Portrayal UGC Rs.11,44,400/- Rs.7,42,400/- Rs.7,42,400/- projects 2018 of Women‘s Images in Bengali Newspapers, Magazines & Advertisement.

3.3 RESEARCH FACILITIES

3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within the campus? The following research facilities are available:

1. Well-equipped library 2. Separate reading enclosure for the teachers in the library 3. Well-equipped laboratories 4. Separate cubicles for research scholars 5. Typing and reprographic assistance 6. Online access to books and journals through NLIST 7. Availability of computers and laptops 8. Internet access 9. Availability of a modern conference hall 10. Existence of a research committee which provide assistance to researchers.

3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging areas of research? Planned strategies for upgrading infrastructural facilities for research are:

1. Frequent purchase of library books, journals 2. Upgradation of laboratories and purchase of modern equipment 3. Introduction of subjects in emerging areas of research like Biotechnology, IT etc. 4. Wider availability of computer, laptops etc 5. Introduction of wi-fi enabled campus 6. Providing rooms/enclosures/cubicles to research scholars 76

7. Organising scheduled visits of research scholars to research institutes of repute 8. Greater reprographic and clerical assistance. 3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facilities? If ‗yes‘, what are the instruments / facilities created during the last four years. No, the Institute has not received any special grants or finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility.

3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories? Research facilities available to the students and research scholars outside the campus are:

1. They have the opportunity to visit the Post-Graduate Science Departments of the affiliating as well as other universities. 2. They can also visit reputed research institutions like Bose Institute, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, ISI etc 3. They can attend external seminars and gain exposure to handling instruments, writing scientific articles, learning research techniques etc. 3.3.5 Provide details on the library/ information resource center or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? Library/Information Resource Centre for the Researchers

The Central Library of the college houses 13,469 books, 37 print journals, 120 CDs and DVDs. The New Arrival and Journal Section of the Library displays research journals and new arrivals in the library. With the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies, the Library also extends its acquisition service dimension to ICT based resources. It has INFLIBNET (N- List) facility for accessing 100000+ e- books and 6,500+ full text e- journals and the number is increasing day-by-day. For marginal category students, the 77

Library extends Internet facilities by providing Tablets especially to those with special needs such as the disabled ones. In order to facilitate research among the faculties, the Central Library provides Institutional Membership with The American Library, Kolkata providing access to 20000 American publications, 150 American periodicals, 3 newspapers, videocassettes etc. Services such as Current Awareness Service, Content Awareness Service, Alerting Services are provided from the Central Library to assist in different research activities of the faculty members of the college.

3.3.6 What are the collaborative research facilities developed/ created by the research institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, library, instruments, computers, new technology etc. No such collaborative research facilities exist at present.

3.4 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS

3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of Patents obtained and filed (process and product) Not yet

o Original research contributing to product improvement

Not yet

o Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services Dr. Rajib Lahiri, faculty of the Department of Commerce has conducted a UGC funded Minor Research Project (MRP) on ―Problems and Prospects of MSMEs in Howrah District in West Bengal‖. He has carried out a survey among the 50 sample MSMEs in Howrah District to identify the major problems faced by the MSMEs and offer effective solution.

o Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development 78

Dr. Saikat Mondal, faculty of the Department of Bengali has started a UGC funded Major Research Project (MRP) on ‗ Portrayal of Women‘s Images in Bengali Newspapers, Magazines and Advertisement. This project will help to create a sense of gender equality and eradicate gender bias prevalent in the society.

3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If ‗yes‘, indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international database? Not yet

3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students: a)Publication per faculty b)Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (b1 national / b2 international) c)Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d)Monographs e)Chapter in Books f)Books Edited g)Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h)Citation Index i)SNIP j)SJR k)Impact factor l)h-index Faculty(Mathematics) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Aloke Pal 03 03 Dr. Goutam Chowdhury 10 01 09

Faculty(Physics) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr Dibyendu Talapatra 13 01 08 (Principal)

Jatindranath Gain 09 02 04 08 04 03 01 Dr. Kalyan Brata Chatterjee 02 02 79

Faculty(Chemistry) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Sunanda Haldar 5 1 2 2 Dr. Mrinal Sarkar 7 7

Faculty(Computer Science) a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Papri Saha 4 2 1 2 Sri Lakshmi Kanta Rana 1 Sri Debasish Chatterjee 1 Sri Pradipta Roy 6 2 1 1 1

Faculty(Botany) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Goutam

Mukherjee 2 2 2 1.12 0.51 3 Dr. Inamul Haque 3 3 3 2.654 1.804 5.632 4

Faculty(Zoology) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Rajatendu Banik 05 05

Soumya Sarkar ------

Faculty(Bengali) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee 15 06

Dr. Saikat Mondal 18 02 11 01 01 Sashi Kanta Sarkar 05 04 01 Amit Kumar Nandi 03 01 01 Pijus Nandi 05 04 01

Faculty(English) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k L Dr. Mahuya Bhaumik 12 06 01 01

Joydeep Sen 01

Faculty(Education) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k L Debasish Chatterjee 06 04 01 01

Subarana Ghosh 03 (Samanta) 80

Manimala 01 Bhattacharya Rina Das (Banerjee) 03 01 Abhisek Chakraborty 02 02

Faculty(History) A b1 b22 c d e f g h i j k L Dr. AnjonaChattopadhyay 11 2 3 1

Krishna Dev Paul 01 5 Dhruba Kar 5

b Faculty(Philosophy) a b2 c d e f g h i j k l 111 Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta 26 21 02 05 01

Faculty(Pol. Sc.) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Amitava Deb 10 - - - 10 ------

Dr Taritmoy Ghosh 05 02 01

Faculty(Economics) A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Sukla Chatterjee 24 2 6 1 2 1

Faculty(Journalism & a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Mass Communication) Anirban Basu Roy 19 02 01 05 05 11 Chowdhuri Epshita Roy 08 02 01 05

Faculty(Commerce) a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Rajib Lahiri 4 4 2 1 Shri Avik Ranjan Roy 14 13 1 1 2 5 Shri Manik Sona Roy 1 Smt Swarnali Bandyopadhyay 1

Faculty(Library & A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Information Centre) Avik Roy 07 04 01 02 - 02 ------81

3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of o research awards received by the faculty o recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally o incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions. No 3.5 CONSULTANCY

3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute- industry interface? This is yet to materialize. However, as groundwork, field visits have been made to small scale /cottage industries like food processing and dairy units.

3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized? No such arrangements for consultancy have yet been finalized.

3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services? At present staff do not engage in consultancy services.

3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue generated during the last four years. Not applicable in view of the above.

3.5.5 What is the policy of the institution in sharing the income generated through consultancy (staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development? The College has no independent policy to promote consultancy. No revenue can be earned through consultancy as ours is an affiliated General Degree College.

3.6 EXTENSION ACTIVITIES AND INSTITUTIONAL SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (ISR)

3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighbourhood- community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of students? The College made the following contribution to the neighbourhood: 1. Implementing tree plantation programme 2. Organizing Thalassaemia Detection Camp 3. Organizing a TB Awareness programme 4. Organizing a Health Check up Camp 5. Organizing a discussion on breast cancer at Raigachi School, Rajarhat and thereafter distribution of mosquito nets to the needy students 6. Organising awareness programme on the preservation of historical places in the neighbouring schools 7. Initiating awareness programme on software development skill for high school students. 8. Village Barpole under P.S. Madhyamgram, Dist: North 24 Parganas has been adopted for the following programmes: (i) Health checkup for old villagers (ii) Arsenic detection in drinking water (iii) Literacy awareness.

3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track students‘ involvement in various social movements / activities which promote citizenship roles? (a) The NSS Unit of the College involves students in its activities as outlined above viz tree plantation, health awareness camps, health check up programme, etc. (b) The Students‘ Union organizes Blood Donation Camps in which students participate 83

(c) Students visit backward areas and deliver lectures to poor students (d) The Students‘ Union organizes Social and cultural programmes like Fresher‘s Welcome, Teachers‘ Day celebrations, etc. (e) NCC students undertake traffic control functions during the Puja vacations at various locations in Kolkata. (f) Students engage in ‗Safai Abhijan‘ to keep the College campus clean

3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution? The College seeks to mould the stakeholder‘s perception of the institution through/by : 1. Publication of College prospectus, College newsletter and departmental wall magazines etc. 2. Updating the College website so that all positive developments with regard to the College is highlighted adequately 3. Interactive sessions with students which help to solve their problems and clear doubts in their minds 4. Interactive sessions with guardians which help them understand the academic progress of their wards. 5. Feedback mechanisms (students, teachers and staff) which help the College to identify weak areas and take appropriate remedial action 6. Interaction with Alumni which help to project a positive image of the College

3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students. 1. The institution plans and organizes its extension and outreach programmes primarily through the NSS 84

2. Budgetary allocation for this purpose during the last 4 years (2011 – 2015) were Year Amount

2011 – 2012 Rs.22000/-

2012 – 2013 Rs.22000/- + Rs.15000/-(Special Camp)

2013 – 2014 Rs.22000/-

2014 – 2015 Rs.22500/-

Year Details of Programmes Impact

2011 – Health checkup for primary students at Bishnupur Improvement of general health of 2012 Gram Panchayet, Rjarhat primary level students

2012 – One day career counselling programme Students from nearby localities 2013 attended the programme. 2013 – Health camp in college campus Helped the local community 2014 through students 1.Eye test

2.Blood group detection

Thalassemia detection camp Detection of carrier of Thalassemia among the students (5 of them are detected as carrier)

2014 – 1.Oldage home visit 1.Students becoming respectful 2015 towards senior citizens.

2.Tuberculosis awareness programme 2.To make people aware about the dangers of T.B & measures to fight it

2015 – 1.Breast cancer awareness programme & 1.To create awareness among the 2016 distribution of mosquito nets to poor students at girls students. Raighachi School 2.To make local people aware through students about malaria & dengue

2.Health Checkup Camp at Rajarhat Chowmatha in 2.Free health checkup and collaboration with an NGO: distribution of medicine

a)eye test 85

b)ECG

c)Blood sugar test

d)Gynecological checkup

3. The major extension and outreach programmes during the last 4 years ((2011 – 2015) are

3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National/ International agencies? The College promotes the participation of students and faculty in extension activities through/by : 1. Tree plantation programmes 2. College cleanliness Drive (Safai Abhijan) 3. Organising health check up Camps 4. Organising health awareness seminars / discussions (eg : Thalassaemia Detection, TB Awareness, breast feeding) 5. Traffic control duties at various locations during the Pujas (NCC students) 6. Visit of backward areas and delivering lectures to poor students

3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society? Students of the College visited backward areas and delivered lectures to poor students

3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized by the institution, comment on how they complement students‘ academic learning experience and specify the values and skills inculcated. The objective of the institute is to impart education and also to inculcate values. Through the Community programmes students have been successfully 86 sensitized towards the people of economically backward community, the distressed and the suffering.

3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community development? Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? (I) A Health Check up Camp has been organized by the NSS Unit at Rajarhat Chowmatha. Diagnostic tests, Blood Sugar (Random), Pressure, heart problems (trough ECG), etc were conducted for inhabitants of the locality

3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities. A programme on Breast Cancer awareness was held at Raigachi School, Rajarhat in collaboration with Rotary Club 3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and/contributions to the social/community development during the last four years. No such awards have been received by the college yet 3.7 COLLABORATION

3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives - collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc. The Community college has 06 official collaborations with industries with respect to the courses it offers. Moreover, students of the college have also made field visits to some smallscale/cottage industries like food processing, diary units.

3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of national importance/other universities/ industries/Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution. MOUs with Partner industries have been executed for successful running of UGC sponsored Community College Scheme and B.Voc Degree Programme. They have contributed their expertise in curriculum development, teaching, faculty training, providing workshop facilities and infrastructure development. A number of seminars and workshops have also been organized in collaboration with other academic institutions. An international conference in collaboration with industry partner ‗Setu Prakashani‘, Kolkata ad Delhi, has been organized at H.L. Auditorium, Jadavpur University campus.

3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have contributed to the establishment / creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories / library/ new technology /placement services etc. 1. Students of the College benefit from working with other research institutions and universities 2. The College has a Career Counseling Cell which facilitates the visits of placement cells/representatives of industry in order to interact with students and inform them about placement opportunities

3.7.4 Highlighting the names of eminent scientists/participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college during the last four years. Dr. Mrinal Chatterjee, Professor and Director IIMC, Dhenkanol, Orissa. Prof. Subir Ghosh, Faculty, IIMC, Orissa. Prof. Raghavendra Mishra, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication. Dr. Sabyasachi Chatterjee, Head, Department of History, Kalyani 88

University. Mr. Sujay Dhar, Eastern India Correspondent, Reuters Dr. Amit Chakroborty, Ex-Director, All India Radio, Kolkata, Ex-Director, Tara Channel & Ex-Director, World Space Radio and Eminent Psycologist Dr. Manas Pratim Das, Programme Producer,Department of Science, All India Radio, Kolkata Dr. Dipankar Bhattyacharjee, Editor, Scientiphilia.com Alokananda Roy, Eminent Dancer working with Prisoners. Dr. Someshwar Bhowmick, Director, Educational Resource Centre, St. Xaviers College Mr. Sujit Ghosh, IPS Retired, Ex-Judge, State Administrative Tribunal, Ex- Joint Director, CBI Dr. Sarbani Roy, Associate Professor, Department of CSE, Jadavpur University delivered special lecture on ―Evaluation of Distributed Computing‖. Dr. Samita Basu, Scientist, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, delivered lecture on the occasion of Science Day (28.2.15) and many more.

3.7.5 How many of the linkages/collaborations have actually resulted in formal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated -

 For Honours and General Subjects offered by the college: a) Curriculum development/enrichment It is done by the affiliating university.  For UGC Sponsored Community College Scheme and B.Voc Degree Programme: a) Curriculum Development b Faculty Training Programme 89

c) Providing Workshop Facilities. d) Teaching as Resource Person. e) Infrastructure Development f) Industrial training It is done by the affiliating university.  Internship/ On-the-job training a) Collaborations have been made by this college with industries and internship or On-the-job training will be provided after specified amount of practical classes in case of the CCS and B.Voc Degree Programme. b) Summer placement There is no provision for summer placement in courses offered by the college c) Faculty exchange and professional development Faculty exchange programmes with other colleges do take place from time to time but not on the basis of formal MOU d) Research Faculty exchange programmes with other colleges do take place from time to time but not on the basis of formal MOU e) Consultancy Not applicable f) Extension The colleges arranges for extension lectures by faculty, experts from other institutions g) Publication The college encourages the teacher and students to publish articles in Journals. h) Student Placement The Community college has 6 industry partners with whom MOU has 90

been signed. Moreover, industries/placement agencies visit the college campus from time to time. i) Twinning programmes Not available under the current scheme of study j) Introduction of new courses Two new courses funded by UGC were introduced during the last four years

1.CCS Journalism & Mass 1.Photographic Video (Diploma) Com. Computer Production 2. Web Designing Science. & Development 2.B.Voc Journalism & Mass 1.Broadcast Journalism (3 years Degree Com. 2.Printing & book publishing Programme)

k) Student exchange - Not yet introduced l) Any other – Nothing in particular

3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations. Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include. No formal collaboration / linkage yet in the area of the research

CRITERION IV: INFRASTRUCTURE AND LEARNING RESOURCES

4.1 PHYSICAL FACILITIES

4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that facilitate effective teaching and learning? The College creates and enhances infrastructure for facilitation of effective teaching and learning with funds generated through fees received from UGC and state government.

4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for a) Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc. Curricular and co-curricular activities : Facilities available for co-curricular activities are: (1) An ICT enabled auditorium (2) Well ventilated large lecture halls (3) IT laboratory (for interactive sessions) (4) Audio-visual tools (LCD projector, LCD TV, DVD player, public addressal system, etc) (5) Electronic tools (computers, laptops, printers, photocopier, etc) (6) Exclusive NCC Unit (7) Display boards for posting wall magazines etc 92 b) Extra –curricular activities – sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc. Details of facilities available for extra-curricular activities are: 1. A playground for outdoor games (football, cricket, volleyball, badminton, etc) 2. An indoor games room (Table Tennis, Carom, etc) 3. A gymnasium (which is being upgraded) 4. Students Common rooms (separate for male and female students) 5. A well maintained garden where students can exchange views in a natural setting 6. An exclusive NSS Unit 7. A separate NCC room

4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed/augmented and the amount spent during the last four years (Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution / campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any). The College ensures that the available infrastructure is in line with academic growth through the following measures a) All available classrooms are utilized for lectures and examinations (These are kept clean and locked after use) b) Library is kept open on all working days. (Unnecessary squatting and conduct of classes in the library is prohibited) c) Playground is made available to students only after class hours and during sports d) The gallery is used for a variety of programmes – seminars, workshops, extension lectures, quiz contest, inaugural ceremonies, orientation programme etc 93

Specific examples of facilities developed / augmented during the last 4 years (2011 – 2012 to 2014 – 2015) are:

YEAR SL. INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPD (D) OR AUGMENTED NO. FACILITY (A)(UPGRADED)

A or D Amount Remarks Spend

2011- Generator, Furniture, Bench A Rs.8,42,704/- 2012 & Fan

2012- Generator, A.C, Projector & A Rs.5,45,993/- 2013 Photocopier

2013- Furniture, Water Purifier, A+D Rs.6,65,500/- 2014 Water Cooler & Play ground

2014- Library, Auditorium, D Rs.16,88,038/- 2015 Garden, Portico with fountain, I.T lab renovation

Fire extinguisher A Rs.54,411/-

4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities? (a) The College arranges classes and examinations of physically challenged student in ground floor lecture rooms. (b) The College has constructed a sliding ramp, arranged wheel chairs and planed for other equipments for the physically challenged students

4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them: o Hostel Facility – Accommodation available o Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. o Computer facility including access to internet in hostel o Facilities for medical emergencies o Library facility in the hostels o Internet and Wi-Fi facility o Recreational facility-common room with audio-visual Available 94

residential facility for the staff and occupancy Constant supply of safe drinking water Security The College offers no hostel facility to students

4.1.6 What are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus and off the campus? The College has the following arrangements for health care 1. Students are made members of Students Home so that they can receive treatment at a nominal cost 2. A Health Centre set up in the College earlier is being re-vitalized 3. A first aid box containing essential medicines (anti-diarrheal, anti- Inflammatory drugs, tincture iodine, bandages etc) is available in the office for emergency treatment

4.1.7 Give details of the Common Facilities available on the campus –spaces for special units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Women‘s Cell, Counselling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium, etc. The common facilities of the College include 1. An ICT enabled auditorium 2. Students Common room 3. Girls Common room 4. Separate room for NCC Unit of the College 5. Separate enclosure for NSS Unit 6. Separate enclosure for Entry in Services Cell 7. Separate arrangements for Career Counseling Cell 8. Separate cubicle for IQAC Cell 9. A full-fledged canteen 10. A well maintained cycle stand 11. A full- fledged playground for outdoor games (football, cricket, volleyball, badminton, etc) 95

12. Provisions for indoor games (table tennis, carom, etc) 13. Provision for safe drinking water (water purifiers with Reverse Osmosis facility) in office, teachers‘ room and for students 14. A beautiful garden in front of the College where students can exchange views in a natural setting 4.2 LIBRARY AS A LEARNING RESOURCE

Library as a Learning Resource

The Library is the heart of the institution and a veritable treasure house of knowledge and information. The Central Library has an excellent reputation. It has a stock of 13,469 books, 37 print journals, 120 CDs & DVDs. With the advancement of Information and Communication Technologies, the Library has extended its acquisition services to ICT based resources. It utilizes the N-LIST facility of INFLIBNET for online access to 100000+ e- books and 6,500 + fulltext e- journals and the number is increasing progressively. E-Journal Packages (Total 6,500+ Journals)

American Institute of Physics (18 titles+ 10 years back files access) American Physical Society (10 titles+10 years back files access) Annual Reviews (33 title+ 10 years rolling back files access) Cambridge University Press (224 titles+10 years back files access) Institute of Physics (46 titles and access from Vol. 1) Oxford University Press (206 titles and 10 years back files access) Royal Society of Chemistry (29 titles and 10 years back files access) Economic and Political Weekly (1 title and access from 1966) Indian Journals (150+ titles and access from 2007) JSTOR (2000+ titles) EBSCOHOST (H W Wilson) (2800+ titles) E- Book Packages (100000+ Titles)

 Cambridge Books Online (1800 titles) 96

 Oxford Scholarship e-books (1400 titles)

 Net Library-EBSCO host (936 titles)

 Hindustan Books Agency e-books (65 titles)

 Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS) Books (382+ titles)

 Springer e-books (2005-2011) (2300 titles)

 Sage Knowledge e-books (1000 titles)

 Taylor and Francis e-books (1800 titles)

 Ebrary e-books (100000+ titles) Apart from these, 20000 American publications, 150 American periodicals and 3 newspapers can be accessed through the institutional membership of The American Library, Kolkata.

4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such a committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library, student/user friendly?

Library Development Committee.

The effective functioning of the Library is ensured by the Library Development Committee headed by the Librarian (Convener), and chaired by the Principal. 7 faculty members and 1 non-teaching staff are members of the committee. The Committee approves the annual budget of the Library which is prepared keeping in view the requirements of department vis-a-vis funds received from UGC and the state government.

User-friendly initiatives: Well informed staff of the Central Library has made the library user-friendly. The partly automated functioning of the Library makes transactions easier. The open Access system in the Reading section and Stack Room, Author-based, Subject-based and Title-based searching of manual catalogue in AACR II format, access to e-books and e-journals through INFLIBNET N-LIST Consortium and Institutional Membership with The 97

American Library, Kolkata help users to find information and documents easily. The disciplined use of Library ensured through installation of CCTV Cameras is one of the user friendly initiatives introduced recently. The college is planning to introduce the Digital Library and Institutional Repository along with Biometric devices through RFID technique to ensure peaceful ambience inside the Library. A huge population of students is served with Reprography facilities (e.g. Photocopy) from the library to ensure that the students have accessed to information on a daily basis.

4.2.2 Provide details of the following: o Total area of the library (in Sq. Mts.) o Total seating capacity o Working hours (on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination days, during vacation) o Layout of the library (individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) Library Lay-out:

The 1890 sq. ft well ventilated, intelligently lighted and comfortably furnished library with a seating capacity of about 70, remains open from 10 am to 4.30 pm (Monday to Friday) and 10 am to 1.30 pm (Saturday). Library facility is available before & during examination days too. The Central Library of the college remains open during recess (summer and winter), thereby catering to the students need of information. Departments of the college are also equipped with a Departmental Library for UG students.

A layout of the library is shown below:

4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years. Library Plan and Amount Spent For Procuring Reading Materials and E- Resources, Library Purchase and Use (Library Budget) Every year funds are allocated by UGC, State Government, and other funding agencies for purchase of books and journals. While effecting purchase first preference is given to Text Books. Heads of the Departments provide the list of titles, both print and e- journals, to be purchased. The prime source of e- journals is, however, the N-LIST offered by INFLIBNET. 99

Table 4.2.3: Library Collection Development & Expenses

Year Books Journals E-Resources Others Remarks (Printed)

Nos Amount Nos Amount Nos Amount Nos Amount

2011-12 788 209669 35 43000 - - - -

2012-13 409 94306 2 2000 - - - -

2013-14 1167 324207 3 12000 - - - -

2014-15 40 26596 1 1000 1 5000 - -

Collection development of the college is ever increasing in respect of time.

The surveillance system of the Library has been upgraded with 3 CCTV cameras. A total amount of Rs. 6 lakhs has been spent on Library resources during the last four years.

4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection? ∗ OPAC ∗ Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals ∗ Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases ∗ Library Website ∗ In-house/remote access to e-publications ∗ Library automation ∗ Total number of computers for public access ∗ Total numbers of printers for public access ∗ Internet band width/ speed 2mbps 10 mbps 1 gb(GB) ∗ Institutional Repository ∗ Content management system for e-learning ∗ Participation in Resource sharing networks/consortia (like INFLIBNET)

Details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection

Advanced Computer aided search enabling author- based, subject- based, title- based and publisher- based search will be available from the Central Library 100 very soon through software such as Koha. The following facilities can also be availed from the library:

OPAC: On- line public Access system will be available soon through software such as Koha.

Institutional Repository: The Central Library of the college is going to provide in-house documents and lectures of faculty through institutional repository maintained with Dspace.

Electronic Resource management Package: At present online access of e- books and e-journals is available through N-LIST of INFLIBNET

Library website : http://www.deroziomemorialcollege.org/page.aspx?id=21 Table 4.2.4: ICT and Other Tools

ICT Facility Details

Library Automation Registered open access system, Computerized management of library operation, Computer based retrieval of information.

Computers for user access 5

Printers for public access 01

Internet band width/speed 10 Mbps

Participation in Resource sharing INFLIBNET N-LIST networks/consortia(INFLIBNET)

Current awareness Services New Arrival and other notification through e-mail, facebook

Content Awareness Services Content list preparation and delivery to the faculty through e-mail for research 101

Alerting services Alert notifications for international seminars/conference/workshops etc. through e-mail

Among the other facilities offered by the library are Reprography, Scanning, laser printing etc.

4.2.5 Provide details on the following items: ∗ Average number of walk-ins ∗ Average number of books issued/returned ∗ Ratio of library books to students enrolled ∗ Average number of books added during last three years ∗ Average number of login to opac (OPAC) ∗ Average number of login to e-resources ∗ Average number of e-resources downloaded/printed ∗ Number of information literacy trainings organized ∗ Details of ―weeding out‖ of books and other materials Usage of Library Table 4.2.5: Usage Of Library

Particulars Number

Average number of walk-ins 50/day

Average number of books issued/returned 30 & 25 / day

Ratio of library books to students enrolled 10:1

Average number of books added during 600 / year last three years

Number of information literacy trainings 4 /year organized

Details of weeding out of books and other 10-15 / year materials & its cost

4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library ∗ Manuscripts ∗ Reference ∗ Reprography 102

∗ ILL (Inter Library Loan Service) ∗ Information deployment and notification (Information Deployment and Notification) ∗ Download ∗ Printing ∗ Reading list/ Bibliography compilation ∗ In-house/remote access to e-resources ∗ User Orientation and awareness ∗ Assistance in searching Databases ∗ INFLIBNET/IUC facilities Specialized Services Provided by the Library by the Library are shown in the Table below.

Table 4.2.6: Details of Specialized Services Provided by the Library

Specialized Services Details

Reference books 600 Reprography Photocopying, Computer printouts, Softcopy deliverance. Information deployment and New arrivals displayed and emailed and uploaded notification on Facebook page of library; Information and Notification put on the Library Notice Board and website; News paper display, newspaper clipping service, Alerting services and content awareness services. Reading list/Bibliography Author, Title, Subject based compilation In-house/remote access to e- In- house access to any e- resources, Remote access resources to NLIST & The American Library; and NISCAIR databases; DOAJ; User Orientation and 4/year awareness sessions/year Assistance in searching 90 and above; Electronic search-author, subject, Databases/day title and publisher based makes search independent. 103

INFLIBNET/IUC facilities INFLIBNET, N-LIST facility with individual ID for the Staff of college.

4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college. Library Staff and Support to Students and Teachers

Support provided by the library staff to the students and teachers of the college is of the following kind:

 Information support  Book reservation facility  Search and location assistance for printed as well as e-learning resources through N-LIST and other educational web-sites.  Reprography facilities  Scanning, printing and CD writing  Printing  Project Preparation  Special support to economically backward students.  Personal assistance in searching is provided to the differently-abled students.

4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually/physically challenged persons? Give details.

Library Facilities For Specially Challenged (Facilities for the Differently- baled)

Physically disabled students are given special preference in issuing books. Tablets are procured and provided from the library to the differently-abled students in order to avoid their physical barriers and complexities in searching of e-resources. Physically challenged students are interviewed by the librarian as much possible in order to know specific problems he/she has to face in 104 accessing information from the library and specific services are rendered to his/her needs through different means.

4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analyzed and used for improving the library services. (What strategies are deployed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library services?) Feedback Mechanism

In order to improve the service of the library we have introduced the system of feedback of students and other stakeholders. A grievance box is provided in the library and the grievances, if any, are scrutinized once in a month by the Redressal Cell and remedy provided for genuine complaints. Grievances are also acknowledged and encouraged from the students through library's Facebook page Library Derozio Memorial College and Twitter account viz. LibraryofDMC.

Table 4.2.9: Demand/Grievances and Solutions

Demand/Grievances Solution

Unavailability of prescribed books due to Additional number of copies of books shortage of copies have been purchased

Number of books issued at a time The number of books to be issued at a restricted for degree student time has been increased

The period for keeping the books before Retaining period increased return was of short duration

Use of personal Laptop smart phones in Wi-Fi connectivity available reading room

Lack of surveillance in library CCTV cameras installed

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Growth of Library as a Learning Resource

 Number of library books increased from 10000 to 14000 during the last five years;  College has membership of INFLIBNET through which 6500+ e-journals and 100000+ e-books can be accessed on line.  Reading Section has open access facility and wi-fi connectivity in 10mbps bandwidth speed is created;  Each department library has enhanced its strength by increasing its number of books;  Institutional Membership facilities with The American Library provides access to 20000 American publications, 150 American periodicals etc.;  Creation of Institutional Repository;  Reading & Reprography facilities to the ex-students of the college;

4.3 IT INFRASTRUCTURE

4.3.1. Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution. • Number of computers with Configuration (provide actual number with exact configuration of each available system) • Computer-student ratio • Stand alone facility • LAN facility • Wifi facility • Licensed software • Number of nodes/ computers with Internet facility • Any other The details on the computing facility available in the college are given below: 1. Number of Computers-58 2. Number of computers in Computer Lab-27(Wi Fi connection) 3. Number of computers in Department-22(6 internet connection) 4. Number of computers in office-5(2 internet connection) 106

5. Number of computers in Library-4(2 internet connection) 6. Configuration –Intel Dual Core, Core-i3, i5, IBM Server, Windows 7 & 8.1 professional 7. Computer-student ratio: 1:11 4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus? Free Internet and computer access is available to students, faculty and staff during the college hours. The entire college campus is Wi-Fi enabled.

4.3.3 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities? The IT infrastructure upgradation plans of the Institution involve fully Wi-Fi enabled campus, upgradation of Internet bandwidth from 2 Mbps to 10 Mbps, etc. Computer capacity (software and hardware) is being upgraded continuously in accordance with the changes in syllabus of IT related subjects.

4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution (Year wise for last four years) No specific provision in the annual budget. However, expenses related to procurement upgradation and maintenance are defrayed from college funds as when necessary. Details of expenditure on this account: 2011-12 Rs. 101545/- 2012-13 Rs.1406015/- 2013-14 Nil 2014-15 Rs.349317

4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including development and use of computer-aided teaching/ learning materials by its staff and students? 107

Faculty integrates ICT into teaching methodology to improve student learning outcomes, and extend interactions. Students are encouraged to deliver lectures at seminars using ICT resources with the help of materials downloaded from educational web-sites.

4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed (access to on-line teaching - learning resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc.) by the institution place the student at the centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher. Institution is still in the process of transition from teacher-centric to student- centric teaching. Teachers are being reoriented to help them understand their role as a facilitator. ICT enabled teaching in classroom is playing an important role in this context. Students are recommended to use e-resources in preparing materials for seminars, group discussions, and projects. This enables them to play the role of teachers vis-à-vis their fellow students. In this entire scheme, the teacher is facilitator, guide and an assessor.

4.3.7 Does the Institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of? No. However, the college is a subscriber of the BSNL-broadband Internet. The college augments this with Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the campus.

4.4 MAINTENANCE OF CAMPUS FACILITIES

4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years)? During last four years the college has utilized the following budgetary allocations for proper maintenance and upkeep of the different assets and establishment of the institution. 108

Item 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Total Building ------Rs.21,09,558/ Rs.21,09,558/ - -

Furniture Rs.1,84,604/------Rs.1,03,500/- Rs.3,77,616/- Rs.6,65,720/-

Equipmen Rs.10,28,859/ Rs.18,48,896/ Rs.13,35,290/ Rs.2,19,197/- Rs.44,32,242/ t - - - -

Computer Rs.1,01,545/- Rs.11,26,507/ Rs.7,835/- Rs.4,96,302/- Rs.17,32,189/ s - -

4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?  A supervisor is appointed to report to the Principal on all matters relating to maintenance of civil work, electrical gadgets, furniture and other aspect of college infrastructure.  Small repairing jobs are done by local mechanics but large repairing jobs are taken up only after approval of the finance committee and subsequent rectification by the Governing Body  Specific staff members are given the responsibility of supervision of maintenance work.  A gardener is employed for upkeeping of the garden in front of the college building. His work is supervised by a designated teacher.  Computers, printers, scanners, projectors and networking facilities are maintained by an engineer who is employed on a contract basis.  Other laboratory instruments are serviced on a regular basis. When the need arises, qualified personnel are called for servicing.  A few non-teaching staff are capable of repairing electronic gadgets. They are called when a sudden emergency arises.  A night guard is appointed to guard the laboratories and college building at night.  Four sweepers are appointed to clean the toilets, corridors, classrooms, laboratories etc.  A person is appointed for dusting the books in library and equipments in the laboratories with the help of a vacuum cleaner.

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4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision measures for the equipment/ instruments? Whenever new instruments are purchased, some faculty members as well as some non-teaching staff are trained by the company technicians. Routine maintenance and calibration of the sophisticated instruments are carried out on a regular basis by the staff members and the non-teaching staff. For critical maintenance work, company technicians are requisitioned.

4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment (voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.)? Any other relevant information regarding Infrastructure and Learning Resources which the college would like to include. Sophisticated laboratory equipments are located in laboratory at safe places. These are equipped with voltage stabilizer. All the computers are powered by UPS and online UPS system. The college has 24 hour generator back up. The college office and laboratories have inverters as alternative source of power. The college has a deep tube well which is the main source of water. The water is stored in overhead tanks and then filtered through Reverse Osmosis water purifier for drinking. The college has two tube wells as an alternate source of water.

Any other relevant Infrastructure and learning resources Apart from above information, many infrastructural facilities which are mentioned in the different sections of this report are available in our college. The college has the following future plans: The college has future plan to install solar cell power plant to save electricity A digital notice board is likely to be installed to save paper Conventional lamps are to be replaced by LED bulbs to conserve energy

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CRITERION V: STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION

4.1 STUDENT MENTORING AND SUPPORT

5.1.1 Does the institution publish its updated prospectus/handbook annually? If ‗yes‘, what is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability?

The College publishes a prospectus and an academic calendar annually.

The contents of the prospectus are 1. Details of infrastructure such as library, laboratories, etc. 2. Composition of Governing Body and Teachers‘ Council 3. Details of faculty and office staff 4. Details of social, academic, cultural and sports activities. 5. Details of NCC, NSS activities 6. Information related to Remedial Coaching and Entry in Services Coaching 7. Composition of Students‘ Union 8. Admission rules 9. Available subject combination sets 10. List of holidays

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5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and disbursed on time? The details of institutional free ship given to students during the last 4 years including Students‘ Aid Fund (2011 – 2015) are as follows:

Year Beneficiaries (No) Amount (RS.) Remarks

2011 – 380 Rs. 387600/- 10% of students 2012 are awarded free ship every year 2012 – 394 Rs. 401880/- 2013

2013 – 342 Rs. 332320/- 2014

2014 – 300 Rs. 292000/- 2015

5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies? MINORITY SC / ST STIPEND Year STIPEND No Amt No Amt

2011 – Data not available* 604 Rs. 1578000/- 2012

2012 – Data not available* 618 Rs. 3063800/- 2013

2013 – Rs. 1536000/- 512 336 Rs. 1320650/- 2014 (Approx.)

2014 - Rs. 3198000/- 1066 352 Rs. 1689600/- 2015 (Approx.) 112

*Students apply for stipend individually and amount is directly transferred to their bank account.

5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for

 Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections

 Students with physical disabilities

 Overseas students

 Students to participate in various competitions/National and International Medical assistance to students: health centre, health insurance etc. Organizing coaching classes for competitive exams Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy, etc.,) Support for ―slow learners‖ Exposure of students to other institutions of higher learning/ corporate/business house etc. Publication of Student Magazines Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections (1) UGC Sponsored remedial coaching is arranged for slow learners (2) SC/ST stipend is made available to them (3) During admissions reservation of seats and relaxation of marks made as per government rules Students with physical disabilities 1) Classes are arranged for them on ground floor 2) They are allotted extra time and services for a writer (wherever applicable) during examination 3) They are allowed to appear in examination in ground floor rooms Support for “slow learners” UGC Sponsored remedial coaching is organized for slow learners 113

Exposure of students to other institution of higher learning/corporate/business house, etc. 1. Student researchers have the opportunity to visit Post-Graduate departments of affiliating/other universities 2. They can also visit research institutions like Bose Institute, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, etc 3. They can also attend external seminars to gain academic exposure 4. Students have made field visits to some small scale/cottage industries eg Food Processing, dairy unit, etc Publication of student magazines The College wall magazine SOPAN is published annually by the Students‘ Union. The magazine contains the following 1. Articles on developments in the College 2. Articles on contemporary social issues 3. Articles on students activities 4. Philosophical expositions on various themes 5. Appeals to the students‘ community

5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills, among the students and the impact of the efforts. The college strives to facilitate entrepreneurship through the following measures: 1. Seminars/workshops (e.g. a seminar on ―Impact of Globalisation on the MSMEs in India‖ was conducted). 2. Field visit to small scale/cottage industries such as food processing and dairy units. Impact: 1. To make students aware of employment opportunities and make them self- 114 employed. 2. To increase interest among the students regarding the functioning and operational activities of industry.

5.1.6 Enumerate the policies and strategies of the institution which promote participation of students in extracurricular and co- curricular activities such as sports, games, Quiz competitions, debate and discussions, cultural activities etc.  additional academic support, flexibility in examinations  special dietary requirements, sports uniform and materials

 any other Departments organize following co-curricular activities : 1. Debates 2. Quiz contests 3. Demonstration lecture by students 4. Extempore speeches by students 5. Departmental seminars and workshops` 6. Publication of departmental wall magazines etc. The College promotes co-curricular/ extra-curricular activities of students through participation in 1. District Level Youth Parliament Competition (the College secured 2nd position) 2. District Level Quiz Competition (the College secured 2nd position) 3. Annual University Sports 4. College Sports 5. NSS activities 6. NCC activities 7. Social and cultural functions like Freshers‘ Welcome, College Festival, Celebration of College Foundation Day, International Women‘s Day, etc 115

5.1.7 Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for the competitive exams, give details on the number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams such as UGC-CSIR- NET, UGC-NET, SLET, ATE / CAT / GRE / TOFEL / GMAT / Central /State services, Defense, Civil Services, etc. The Entry in Services cell of the college which is funded by UGC provides guidance for competitive examinations such as RLST conducted by West Bengal School Service Commission, and West Bengal Madrasa Service Commission(155 students were admitted to the programme during 2010 to 2012 and 5 of them were reported to be successful). In addition coaching is also provided for TET(Primary) and other competitive examinations.

5.1.8 What type of counselling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc.) The following types of counselling services are made available to students:

1) Academic counselling at departmental level by faculty members. 2) Personal and psychological counselling through the career counselling cell (UGC sponsored) 3) Career counselling through the said career counselling cell and placement agencies / organizations invited by the college. 4) Remedial coaching for weak students by Remedial Coaching Cell (UGC sponsored) 5) Coaching for various competitive examinations by Entry in Services Cell. (UGC sponsored)

5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? If ‗yes‘, detail on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes). Yes, the college has a structured mechanism for career guidance. The UGC sponsored Entry in Services cell of the college arranges for free coaching for the 116 following competitive examinations through external experts and internal faculty. 1. Teachers Eligibility Test (Primary) 2. Teachers Eligibility Test (Assistant Teacher) 3. School Service Commission (Graduate)

5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell? If yes, list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years. No, the college does not have a separate students Grievance Redressal Cell. It has a general Grievance Redressal Cell. Grievances of students are addressed through the following mechanisms. 1. Routine grievances of students are redressed by the faculty members and the Principal on a routine basis. 2. Girl students have the opportunity to address their grievances to the Women‘s Cell. 3. All students if they so desire, can complain in writing to the Grievance Redressal Cell of the college.

5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment? The college has a Women‘s Cell which has the responsibility of resolving issues related to sexual harassment of female students, faculty members and office staff.

5.1.12 Is there an anti-ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these? The college has an anti-ragging cell headed by the Principal. Fortunately no incidents of ragging have taken place at the college yet.

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The welfare schemes made available to the students are: 1. Financial assistance from Students Aid Fund. 2. SC/ ST stipends from the state government. 3. Minority Scholarships 4. Full free ship for 10% of the students every year from college funds 5. Food at subsidised rates in the canteen. 6. Cycle Stand 7. Financial assistance from Teachers‘ Council Funds (in the past)

5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If ‗yes‘, what are its activities and major contributions for institutional, academic and infrastructure development? The college has an Alumni Association. Efforts are underway to re-vitalize this association.

5.2 STUDENT PROGRESSION

5.2.1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment (for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed. Correct and specific details are not available. Data will be collected through the Alumni Association after revitalizing it.

5.2.2 Provide details of the programme wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four years (cohort wise/batch wise as stipulated by the university)? Furnish programme-wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same institution and that of the Colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district. The Programme wise pass percentage of students for the last 4 years (2011 – 2014) is provided below:

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2011-12

Title of the Total no. Division Programme of students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 69 93 93 English 22 91 91 Education 30 93 93 Philosophy 23 100 100 Political 17 88 88 Science History 29 97 97 Economics ------Physics 1 00 Computer 16 100 100 Science Account & 20 100 100 Finance Chemistry 2 100 100 Mathematics 5 100 100

2012-13

Title of the Total no. Division Programme of students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 68 81 81 English 26 77 77 Education 30 70 70 Philosophy 23 100 100 Political 18 72 72 Science History 28 89 89 119

Economics ------Physics ------Computer 15 7 66 73 Science Account & 25 4 88 92 Finance Chemistry 2 100 100 Mathematic 5 100 100 s

2013-14

Title of the Total no. Division Programme of students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 64 86 86 English 18 89 89 Education 40 88 88 Philosophy 12 75 75 Political 15 73 73 Science History 28 82 82 Economics ------Physics 02 100 100 Computer 17 12 35 47 Science

Account & 35 6 60 68 Finance Chemistry 2 50 50 Mathematic 3 33 67 100 s

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2014-15

Title of the Total no. Division Programme of students Distinction I % II % III % Pass % appeared % Bengali 79 92 92 English 15 87 87 Education 33 6 91 97 Philosophy 08 50 50 Political 16 81 81 Science History 40 3 80 83 Economics 01 100 100 Physics 02 100 100 Computer 06 83 Science Account & 29 59 59 Finance Chemistry 02 50 50 100 Mathematic 09 11 33 44 s

5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student progression to higher level of education and/or towards employment? The College facilitates student progression to higher education by 1. Counselling outgoing students on the pattern of PG Level entrance examinations and advising them on how to prepare for the same 2. Providing books/materials from library/departmental library to help them prepare for the said examinations. The College also facilitates student progression towards employment by 1. Providing career counseling through the Career Counseling Cell (UGC Sponsored) 121

2. Providing free coaching classes for competitive examinations through the Entry in Services Cell (UGC Sponsored) 3. Inviting Placement agencies/organizations to brief students and or conduct campus interviews.

5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and drop out? Special support provided to students who are at risk of failing/dropping out are as follows: 1. Remedial Coaching is provided to weak students. 2. Special classes are held to devote individual attention to them. 3. Study materials are made available to them from departmental library. 4. Books are provided to them from the personal collection of teachers.

5.3 Student Participation and Activities

5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available to students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.

 Co-curricular/ extracurricular activities organized by the college. District Level Youth Parliament Competition. (The college secured 2nd position) District Level Quiz Competition (The college secured 2nd position) Annual University and college sports NSS and NCC activities Social and cultural functions e.g. Fresher‘s Welcome, College Festival, Celebration of College Foundation Day, International Woman‘s Day, National Science Day etc.  Co-curricular activities conducted by the departments 122

Debates Quiz Contests Demonstration lectures by students Extempore speeches delivered by students Departmental Seminars and Workshops Publication of Departmental Wall Magazine etc.

5.3.2 Furnish the details of major student achievements in co- curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels: University / State / Zonal / National / International, etc. for the previous four years. Details of major student achievements in co-curricular, extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels. YEAR EVENT/ ACTIVITIES ACHIEVEMENT

2011-12 NIL NIL

North 24 Parganas Presidency Secured 1st position 2012-13 Division Quiz Contest Inter College Football Tournament Runners Up

2013-14 NIL NIL

North 24 Parganas District Level Secured 2nd position Youth Parliament Competition

2014-15 North 24 Parganas District Level nd Quiz Contest Secured 2 position

Inter College Football Tournament Runners Up

5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and employers, to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions? No feedback is officially received from passed out graduates and their employers 123

5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine, and other material? List the publications/ materials brought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions. 1. The Students‘ Union publishes its annual wall magazine ‗Sopan‘ 2. The students of various departments publish departmental wall magazines from time to time throughout the year

5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding. The College has a recognized Students‘ Union. Its constitution is approved by the Governing Body of the College. The functions of the Students‘ Union are : i. Safeguarding the interest of the students ii. Solving day to day problems of the students iii. Assisting the College in organizing seminars/workshops, etc iv. Organizing social and cultural activities like Freshers‘ Welcome, College Festival, Teachers‘ Day Celebration and Blood Donation Camps, etc v. Extending financial assistance to economically backward students vi. Organizing College Sports, etc.

5.3.6 Give details of various academic and administrative bodies that have student representatives on them. The following academic and administrative bodies have student‘s representatives on them: 1) Governing Body of the College 2) Media Centre 3) Sports Committee

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5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with the Alumni and former faculty of the Institution. Any other relevant information regarding Student Support and Progression which the college would like to include. As already stated earlier the College is trying to re-vitalize the Alumni Association and establish collaborative relations with former students and faculty members.

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CRITERION VI: GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

6.1 INSTITUTIONAL VISION AND LEADERSHIP

6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution‘s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‘s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.? (A) STATEMENT OF VISION, MISSION AND OBJECTIVES  VISION Our vision is to firmly establish the college as an institution which helps students to actualize their potential.  MISSION We have a three-fold mission: 1. Creating truly interactive cultural and educational sphere; 2. Creating a healthy environment where studies, sports and co-curricular activities foster the all-round development of learners; 3. Inspiring students to face the challenges of an ever-changing social order with courage and integrity.  OBJECTIVES We are determined to achieve the following objectives: 1. Continuous up gradation of the teaching- learning process with the induction of modern methods. 2. Transformation of the college into a Centre of Excellence (CoE) by nurturing the inherent capabilities of students.

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(B) COMMUNICATION TO STAKEHOLDERS The vision, mission and objectives of the college are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stake-holders through both formal and informal channels i.e. 1. Through the College website 2. By posting notices &circulars 3. Through display boards at conspicuous places e.g. library. 4. Through introductory speeches (as a prelude to seminars, workshops and other literary programmes) 5. Through on-stage presentations during cultural programmes such as Freshers‘ Welcome, Teachers‘ Day Celebration etc. 6. During social welfare programmes e.g. Blood Donation Camps, literacy programmes. 7. By making a reference in official discussion forums (Teachers‘ Council meeting, Teacher- Staff meetings etc.) as and when necessary, to ensure that work targets are in conformity with these. 8. Through class-room briefings to students especially at the beginning of each academic session. 9. Through de-briefing sessions with students to especially remind them how these are necessary for their all-round development. 10. Through declaration in the Prospectus and News letters. 11. Through the Students‘ Union 12. By the Principal during interactions and meetings with teachers, students and staff in his effort to correct deviations and mistakes.

6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in designing and implementation of its quality policy and plans? The top management (Governing Body) of the college designs and implements quality policy as follows. 127

1. All decisions with respect to expenditure are approved by it

2. All matters related to career progression of teachers and office staff are decided by it.

3. All purchase decisions (equipment, books, furniture etc.) are taken by the Governing Body.

4. Matters related to service conditions of employees (leaves, advance from PF etc.) are decided by the Governing Body.

5. Proposals for introduction of new subjects are sanctioned by the Governing Body.

6. Creations of new posts, both teaching and non teaching are decided by it.

 The Principal of the college designs and implements quality policy as follows: 1. He implements all policies and decisions of the Governing Body. 2. He puts up the following inputs to the Governing Body for decision making a) Expenditure plans. b) Promotions/ up gradation proposals of employees. c) Proposals for purchase of equipment, books, furniture etc. d) Leave application of employees. e) Applications for advance (salary, PF, festival) f) Proposal for introduction of new subjects g) Proposal for post creations (teaching and non teaching) 3. He presides over the meetings of Teachers‘ Council and its various committees and assists these in taking rational decisions. 128

4. He supervises the activities of different cells such as Career Counselling Cell, Entry in Services Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Women‘s Cell, Admission Committee etc. 5. He interacts with teachers, students and employees and persuades them to comply with rules. 6. He prepares the annual budget of the college and sanctions running expenditure in accordance to this budget. 7. He solves problems and corrects deviations  The faculty members also design and implement quality policy: 1. At the departmental level, HODs determine the work load of the teachers (class allotment, syllabus allocation, share of academic administration work etc.) of the department. 2. Both inside and outside the classroom, the faculty members instill in the students the need to follow the policies and rules of the college. 3. The teachers as members of the Teachers‘ Council, help it to take decisions on the following: a) Class Routine b) Need based class allotment of departments c) Subject combination sets of all streams of study d) Infrastructure and work process development of laboratories e) Infrastructure and work process development of library f) Requirement of teaching staff g) Introduction of new subjects 4. The media centre of the college, staffed by teachers, publishes the college prospectus which outlines the rules of the institution. (related to admission, attendance, choice of subjects etc.)

6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring: • the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission 129

• formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan • Interaction with stakeholders • Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders • Reinforcing the culture of excellence • Champion organizational change (a) The leadership ensures fulfillment of policy statements and action plans as follows (i) It, through various official deliberation forums (Governing Body, Finance Committee, Teachers Council etc.) takes stock of the implementation status of various decisions / polices. (ii) It supervises the process of implementation of decisions / policies through designated officials (Principal, Secretary- Teachers Council, Bursar, Convenor of various Committees etc)

(b) The leadership formulates various action plans (financial, academic, administrative and technological) through deliberations in the Governing Body, Teachers‘ Council and its Committees, Finance Committee, Departmental Committees etc. (c) The leadership interacts with stake-holders through the following mechanisms. Teacher-student interaction at departmental level on a daily basis. Teacher-parent meetings at year end. Teachers Council meetings from time to time. Principal‘s meetings with Students‘ Union and students union/student representatives as and when need arises.

(d) Proper support for policy and planning is ensured through the following measures:

Chalking-out the best possible method of implementing policies through examination of various alternative courses of action; 130

Financial support is provided for implementing policies after a thorough review of costs involved. The least cost combination is opted; The responsibility of implementation of policy is assigned to designated personnel. Eg. Secretary, Teachers‘ Council for academic policies, Bursar for financial policies etc.

(e) The culture of excellence is re-enforced through Creation of a truly interactive cultural and educational sphere. Continuous up gradation of the teaching – learning process. Nurturing the inherent capabilities of students.

(f) The leadership strives to champion organizational change through:  Augmentation of infrastructure (planned construction of 2nd floor)  Creation of additional teaching and non-teaching posts  Introduction of a flexible subject combination pattern  Up gradation of laboratories by procuring modern equipments and instruments.  Expansion and modernization of the library.  Computerization of work procedures  Use of modern audio-visual teaching tools (LCD projector, LCD TVs, DVD players, public addressal system etc.)  Renovation of classrooms, office, library, laboratories and other infrastructure.  Organization of National, International, state level and departmental seminars and workshops.

6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to time? The procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the institution are as follows: 131

a. The decisions of the Governing Body are implemented and confirmed in subsequent Governing Body meeting. Practical difficulties in implementing specific decisions are highlighted in Governing Body meetings and necessary modifications are made. b. The Finance Committee implements financial policy of the College and reports such implementation to the Principal and Governing Body. c. The Bursar supervises the work of Accounts and Cash Departments with special emphasis on the utilization of grants received from UGC, the State Government etc. d. The Teachers‘ Council implements and evaluates academic policy with respect to class allotment, class routine, conduct of examination, library and laboratories. e. The Admission Committee determines student intake every year on the basis of rules finalized by the institution. f. The Departmental committees monitor syllabus progression, conduct class tests and determine the work-load of the teaching faculty.

6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management? Details of academic leadership provided to the faculty by the management are: 1) The requisitions of departments for additional faculty (Guest Teachers) are sanctioned by the Governing Body on a case to case basis. 2) The requisitions of departments for substantive teaching posts are examined by the Governing Body and forwarded to the Directorate of Public Instruction, in case these are necessary. 3) The proposals of Heads of Departments for pay hike of Guest Teachers are also sanctioned by the Governing Body provided these are warranted. 4) The Governing Body sanctions the purchase of equipment, furniture and books for departments within the ambit of grants received by the college. 132

5) The Governing Body reviews the results of the departments and offers valuable suggestions on the teaching-learning process. 6) The Governing Body endorses the proposal of the Teachers‘ Council for introduction of new subjects. 7) The Governing Body plans and oversees the augmentation of infrastructure of college/departments.

6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels? The College grooms leadership at various levels as follows: i. The position of Head of Department has been made rotational with a term of two years. This helps junior and middle level faculty to take up the responsibility of management of the departments. ii. Elections are held every year for the post of Secretary of the Teachers‘. iii. Faculty members are chosen as Convenors of various committees and cells (eg. Library Development Committee, Laboratory Development Committee, Routine Committee, Media Centre, Admission Committee etc.) which helps them acquire functional specialization. iv. Faculty members are also assigned Convenorship of specific UGC funded bodies such as Career Counselling Cell, Entry in Services Cell etc. v. Capable faculty are also involved in trouble shooting activities by inducting them in cells like Women‘s Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell etc.

6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system? The college delegates authority as follows, in order to introduce a decentralized system of governance. 1. Policy decisions are taken in Governing Body meetings and responsibility for 133

implementation of the same are assigned to particular bodies (Accounts Committee, Teachers‘ Council etc.) and functionaries (Principal, Secretary, Teachers‘ Council, Bursar etc.) 2. Broad functional polices are determined in Teachers‘ Council meeting and the responsibility of chalking out and implementing the same is delegated to various committees of the Council. e.g. The Teachers‘ Council outlines the frame work/norms of the Class Routine and the Routine Committee prepares the same accordingly. 3. The Principal delegates responsibility to faculty. He delegates charge of the College to a senior faculty in his absence through a written notice. 4. Departments have operational autonomy with respect to allotments of classes, allocation of syllabus, conduct of class tests, setting of question papers and work load determination of work load of teachers within the department 5. Functional units like Media Centre, Career Counselling Cell, Entry in Services Cell, etc have autonomy with respect to schedule of work, choice of external faculty/experts etc.

6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If ‗yes‘, indicate the levels of participative management. Yes, the College promotes a culture of participative management. This is evident from the following: Participation of Students  The Governing Body inducts a student representative (General Secretary of the Students‘ Union) as member  Student representatives are invited to Teachers‘ Council Meeting as and when reqiured  The Admission Committee accepts suggestions from the Students‘ Union on matters relating to admission, publication of prospectus, etc. 134

 The Media Centre has a student representative as member  The Sports Advisory Committee also has student representatives  Face to face interaction takes place among Principal, faculty and students in Teachers-Student meeting where opinions are shared.  Students help faculty members in organizing seminars and workshops and also participate in NCC & NSS activities. Participation of office staff

 Two Non-teaching staff of the College serve as members of the Governing Body.  Non-teaching staff are inducted in various committees such as Finance Committee, PF Committee, Admission Committee, Examination Committee, Library Development Committee etc.  Non-teaching staff express their opinions freely in meetings with Principal and faculty members and provide their suggestions.  Non-teaching staff help the College organize seminars and programs.  They put up a wide array of data on the basis of which policy decisions are made by the top management. Participation of faculty  Four faculty members of the College serve as members of the Governing Body.  All faculty (substantive category) as members of the Teachers‘ Council, assist the Principal in academic administration.  Faculty, as members of various committees (Finance Committee, Admission Committee, Routine Committee, Library Development Committee, Laboratory Development Committee etc.) and cells (Media Cell, Career Counseling Cell, Grievance Redressal Cell, Women‘s Cell, Entry in Services Cell, etc) participate in administrative work  Teachers organize seminars, workshops, discussion forums, extension lectures, user orientation programmes, NSS related programmes and 135

also oversee annual sports, social and cultural programmes of the College.

6.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT

6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven, deployed and reviewed? The College does not yet have a formally stated quality policy. However, the College does seek to realize the following standards/norms:  A five hour, five day a week schedule for teachers (substantive category)  Restriction on enjoyment of ‗preparatory day‘ by teachers on Tuesdays and Fridays so that meetings can be scheduled with full participation of teachers.  Scheduling, as far as practicable, of Honours classes in the forenoon session.  Allotment of at least one class to all teachers (substantive category) in the opening slot.  Fulfillment of attendance norms by students to enable them to appear in University Examinations.  Fulfillment of pass criteria to enable students fill up University Examination forms.  Declaration of the College campus as a ‗No Smoking‘ Zone.  Declaration of the College campus as a ‗Plastic free‘ Zone.

6.2.2 Does the Institute have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan. The College has no formal plan for development but the College does have plans for:  Construction of the Second Floor. 136

 Beautification of the Garden.  Upgradation of the Playground.  Introduction of new subjects/courses of study.  Introduction of PG classes in different disciplines.  Introduction of B.Ed course in the morning section.  Streamlining the B.Voc Course already introduced.  Implementation of Community College Scheme.  Upgradation / expansion of library to digital library.  Modernization of all laboratories of Science faculty, Education Department, etc.  Increasing the number of class rooms and re-equipping them (smart boards, furniture, public addressal system, etc).  Introduction of smart class rooms.  Additional procurement of audio-visual teaching tools.  Increased purchase of equipment, (computers, printers, fax machines, laptops, photocopiers), furniture and stacking systems (almirahs, cabinets, racks, etc).  Computerization of all work functions.  Setting up a ‗Wifi‘ Campus.  Research collaborations with reputed research institutions.  Collaborations with industries. 137

6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.

Internal Organization Structure of the College is as follows:

GOVERNING BODY PRESIDENT SECRETARY

PRINCIPAL/DDO

IQAC CELL

Coordinator

ACADEMIC ADMN CO-CURRICULAR GENERAL ADMN FINANCE ADMN ACTIVITIES Secretary - T.Council H. Clerk Bursar Overseen By principal

-Leave administration -Accounts - Library Development -Admission Committee (Convenor) (Accountant) Committee (Convenor) -Service records

-Media Centre (Convenor) -Cash (Cashier) -Routine Committee -Students records (Convenor) -Sports Advisory -Preparation for -Laboratory Development Committee (Convenor) Examinations Committee (Convenor) -Career Counselling Cell -House Keeping -Examination Committee (Convenor) (Convenor) -Typing & reprographic -Entry in Services Cell assistance -Teach ing Facilities (Convenor) Committee (Convenor) -Liason with external -Women’s Cell (Convenor) -Students Welfare agencies Committee (Convenor) -Grienance Redressal Cell -Students documents issue (Convenor) -Departmental Committees (Convenor-HOD) -Students enquiry -NSS Unit (Programme Officer) Compliance with rules/statutes -NCC Unit (Associate NCC Officer)

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Departmental Teachers‘ Teachers‘ Governing Academic Decisions Level Council Council Body Committee

Decisions Co- Concerned Reporting in Governing Cell Teachers‘ Body curricular Activities Council

Decisions General Office Principal Discussion / Governing Reporting to Body Administration Teachers (if required)

Accounts / Bursar Principal Finance Financial Decisions Cash Committee

Governing Body

The decision making process of the College is as follows:

6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following • Teaching & Learning • Research & Development • Community engagement • Human resource management • Industry interaction

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Quality improvement strategies of the institution in various segments are: a) Teaching and Learning i) use of audio-visual tools. ii) participative learning through demonstration lectures by students. iii) participation of the students in seminars & workshops. iv) extension lectures by external experts v)teacher-exchange programme (internal/external). vi) departmental seminars/discussion forums. vii) departmental library. viii) class notes/supply of study materials to students. ix) academic counselling of students prior to examinations. x) debriefing sessions with students. b) Research & Development i) encouraging students to contribute articles in journals/ magazines. ii) involving students in departmental research e.g. as enumerators. iii) arranging visit of students to other Colleges, Universities and reputed research institutions. iv) encouraging students to present papers in seminars, thereby providing them the opportunity to express the research based knowledge that they have acquired. v) encouraging students to gain advanced knowledge of topics from the internet. 140

vi) encouraging teachers to submit research proposals (MRPs) to UGC. c) Community engagement i) arranging health check up camps eg thalassaemia and TB detection camps for students. ii) arranging diagnostic camp in Rajarhat locality for detection of eye, heart, gyaeonological etc. problems of inhabitants of the area. iii) providing free coaching to poor students of the backward localities of the neighborhood. iv) arranging community service programmes in collaboration with local Schools. d) Human resource management i) releasing teachers for participation in Orientation and or Refresher courses. ii) enhancing skill levels of office staff through computer familiarization programmes. iii) encouraging teachers, students and office staff to actively participate in seminars, workshops and other programmes. iv) assisting teachers to acquire functional specialization by inducting them in various work committees and cells of the College. v) providing study leave to teachers to pursue individual research at M.Phil/Ph.D levels. e) Industry interaction i) field visits to small scale/cottage industries e.g. food processing and dairy units. 141

ii) inviting placement cells/industries to conduct campus recruitment at the College. iii) collaboration with media based industries to organize seminars.

6.2.5 How does the Head of the institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution? The head of the institution makes available information received through feedback and personal contacts to the top management as follows:  Information received on general issues/problems is placed in Governing Body meetings for discussion and resolution after adequate deliberations with teachers, office staff and students.  Feedback on deviations is promptly reported to the Governing Body in order to rectify the same.  Information related to faulty/inadequate work procedures are made available to the Governing Body along with suggested modifications determined through consultations with teachers and office staff.  Feedback on teaching-learning process and results are put up to the Governing Body for pointed review and remedial action.  Information on problems faced by teachers, office staff and students are highlighted to the Governing Body for possible solution.

6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes? The management encourages involvement of staffs in improving work process as follows:

Staff and faculties are encouraged to work as a cohesive unit while conducting examinations. 142

The Staff assists the Principal and faculty in organizing seminars, workshops etc.

The Staff also actively participate in Social and Cultural functions assisting both faculty and students to organize the same effectively.

Office Staff provide vital statistics (accounts data, enrolment data, result analysis etc) on the basis of which the management can chalk out plans and take decisions.

Members of the staff functions as members of various committees eg. Admission Committee, Examination Committee, Media Centre, PF Committee, Finance Committee etc.

6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions. Some of the important resolutions made by Governing Body in the last year (2014-2015) and their implementation status are: Sl Resolutions(in brief) Present status Reason for Non No implementation 1 Shri Mukul Roy, MP sanctioned work in progress Rs.1500000/- from MP LAD for vertical extension of the college 2 UGC approved 1.85 crores to start Classes have B.Voc courses commenced. 3 Development of portico at college Implemented main entrance with a circular fountain in the middle for beautification 4 Construction of ramp for Implemented differently abled 5 C.C. TV & Biometry for CC TV installed attendance monitoring to be introduced

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6.2.8 Does the affiliating university make a provision for according the status of autonomy to an affiliated institution? If ‗yes‘, what are the efforts made by the institution in obtaining autonomy? No, the affiliating university has made no provision to grant autonomy to this college.

6.2.9 How does the Institution ensure that grievances / complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyze the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship? The institution addresses grievances/ complaints as follows: a) Grievances of women (teachers, staff, students) including those related to sexual harassment are taken up by the Women‘s Cell of the College. b) General grievances of teachers, staffs, students are addressed by the Grievance Redressal Cell, provided formal complaints are lodged in writing. c) Grievances of students related to the teaching-learning process are first handled at the departmental level by the HODs. If resolution is not possible, these are put up for review before the Principal and / or the Teachers‘ Council. d) Grievances of teachers related to academic administration are put up to the Principal or the Teachers‘ Council or both. e) Grievances of Office Staff are handled by the Principal. However, if these are addressed against faculty the same is sorted out in Teacher- Staff meetings. f) Grievances related to service conditions / matters are directly addressed by the Principal.

6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these? 144

Yes, one court case has been filed against the college during the last four years which as detected below:

Case No. Petitioner Issue involved Status of Case Remark W.P No. Prof. Partha The teacher was Subsistence Sub- 27158(W) of Pratim Patra, suspended on allowance of the judice 2015 in the Assistant the charge of petitioners High Court Professor in sexual released. at Calcutta English harassment to Departmental female students Enquiry (Case no. of the college. DP1) is in process.

6.2.11 Does the Institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If ‗yes‘, what was the outcome and response of the institution to such an effort? Yes, the institution analyses the feedback of students on institutional performance of teachers and Non-teaching staff through the following manners: 145

STUDENT'S FEEDBACK FORM (IN %), 2013-14 SL. PARAMETERS TEACHING NON - NO. STAFF TEACHING STAFF 1 PUNCTUALITY 75% 70% 2 AVAILABILITY 80% 70% 3 ATTITUDE 85% 80% 4 SINCERITY 82.30% 65% 5 PROFESIONALISM 81.40% 70% 6 SOLUTION OF PROBLEM 85% 75% 7 LEVELS OF CONFIDENCE 75% 70% 8 EMOTION CONTROL 78.50% 65% 9 STUDENTS INTERACTION 82.60% 75% 10 POWER OF MANAGEMENT 90% 70% 11 POWER OF ADMINISTRATION 80% 75% 12 CO – OPERATION 85% 85% 13 GUIDANCE 85% 80%

ANALYSIS FOR STUDENTS FEEDBACK, 2013-14

% % % Class Room Lib % Extra Sl. No Lab % Lab College College Exam % Exam Office % Office ion of the ion of the Activities college % college Curricular Curricular Curricular College % College Interaction Interaction Canteen % Canteen Programme Administrat 1 BNGA 70 70 75 .... 70 75 65 65 65 30 2 ENGA 60 70 70 .... 72 70 60 65 60 40 3 HISA 70 65 70 .... 70 65 63 64.7 70 35 4 PHIA 75 65 70 .... 72 70 72 63 65 45 5 EDCA 75 70 75 .... 75 68 70 65 68.7 30 6 PLSA 70 65 70 .... 60 70 71 72 67 35 7 B.COM 73 75 72 70 68 65 70 68 72.4 32 8 PHSA 60 65 68 72 70 72 60 62.5 73 35 9 CHMA 75 70 71 65 72 70 67 63.3 60 40 10 CMSA 70 70 65 70 70 65.3 68.2 60 67 45 11 MTMA 70 68 67.3 68 72 64 67.2 67 60.3 30 12 ECOA 60 62 68 60 65 62 67 65 62.3 32 146

6.3 FACULTY EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES

6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non teaching staff? The following initiatives are taken by the institution to enhance professional development of teaching and non teaching staff. Teaching staff

1. Teachers are released for participation in Refresher/Orientation Courses.

2. Teachers are encouraged to participate in Seminars, Workshops, etc.

3. Teachers are encouraged to submit research proposals (both Major and Minor Research Projects).

4. Teachers are provided online access to e-books, e-journal etc. through N-LIST.

5. Teachers are encouraged to publish articles in reputed journals.

6. Teachers are provided the opportunity to visit other colleges, different universities and reputed research institutions to enrich themselves.

7. Teachers are granted study leave to pursue individual research (Ph.D/MPhil etc.)

8. Teachers are provided opportunity to acquire functional specialization by serving various committees as members. Non-teaching staff :

1. Training on use of computers and office procedure is provided to office staff.

2. Office staff are inducted in various committees eg Admission Committee, Examination Committee, PF Committee, Finance Committee, Media Centre etc. 147

3. Office staff have the opportunity to work in close coordination with teaching staff and students in organising seminars, workshops, social and cultural functions.

6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform? The college initiative for faculty empowerment are :

Encouraging departments to organise departmental seminars.

Introducing departmental libraries.

Providing faculty on-line access to books and journals through N-LIST.

Providing audio-visual support for lectures.

Releasing teachers so that they can participate in Refresher/Orientation courses and external seminars (within/outside India).

Procuring UGC grants for MRPS submitted by faculty members.

Making available typing and reprographic support for research.

Arranging for visit of teachers to other institutions including institutions for higher learning.

6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal. There is no formal performance appraisal tool (e.g. performance appraisal report, evaluative report, annual report etc.) of office staff. However, they are subject to continuous assessment by the Principal. Teaching staff are required to maintain a daily diary and also a performance appraisal report which is to be submitted to management prior to their promotion/placement to the next higher pay grade.

6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the appropriate stakeholders? 148

Performance appraisal of teachers is recorded in daily diary and performance appraisal reports are submitted to the management prior to their placement in the next higher grade. After review of the same the Governing Body forwards proposals for their promotion to the next scale of pay.

6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years? No particular welfare scheme is available to teaching and non-teaching staff are. However, 1. They are allowed to draw interest free advances from their PF accumulation to meet exigency situations. 2. They can avail of food from the canteen at subsidised rates. 3. In exceptional cases the management can sanction advance against salary to employees. 4. Festival advances are granted to staff which is recovered in 10 interest free instalments.

6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty? The college faculty is appointed by the Governing Body on the recommendation of West Bengal College Service Commission. There is no scheme for awarding special financial privileges for teachers. All teachers are paid their grade salary and receive promotion according to a time-scale.

6.4 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources?

 Efficient use of available financial responsibilities are ensured through: 149

1. Formulation of budgets.

2. Cost control measures.

3. Effecting purchase on the basis of comparative analysis of quotations/tenders.

4. Elimination of intermediaries in case of library book purchase (wherever possible)

5. Cost cutting on routine expenses and maintenance.  Institutional mechanism for monitoring above are 1. Review in meetings of Accountant, Cashier & Head Clerk with Principal / DDO. 2. Analysis and approval in Finance Committee meetings. 3. Final approval/ratification in Governing Body meetings.

6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance. There is no formal system of internal audit. Internal audit is done on a continuous basis as part of the finance and accounting function. External audit is done at the end of every financial year. The last audit was done for the financial year 2013-14. There is no major audit objection.

6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.

 The major sources of institutional receipts are: 1. Students‘ Fees. 2. Grants from UGC. 3. Grants from State Government. 4. Grants from the Ministry of Human Resources Development (e.g. to set up Community College, introduce B.Voc course etc). 150

•The audited income and expenditure statements of last 4 years (2011-12 to 2014-15) are enclosed Details of reserve fund as on 31.3.2014 are Development Fund = Rs. 7,63,905.65/ (UBI) Rs. 55,86,106.55/ (Axis Bank) Fixed deposit = Rs. 7,50,000/+ approx (UBI) Rs. 71,00,012.20/-

6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any). The system of procuring additional funds from non government agencies, apart from that stated earlier has not been introduced yet.

6.5 INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM (IQAS)

6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? . If ‗yes‘, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes? Yes, The institutional policy with regard to quality assurance is:  The visions, mission and objective of the college must be realised by all stakeholders.  No compromise should be made in the teaching-learning process.  Faculty must constantly upgrade their knowledge base with emphasis on e-learning.  Office staff should familiarise themselves with modern computerised office procedure.  Students must comply with attendance norms and fulfil pass criteria.  Augmentation of infrastructure should be made keeping in mind the necessity of cost control. 151 b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management / authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented? The decisions of the IQAC approved by the management for implementation are:

Sl.No. Decision of the Whether Whether Reason for IQAC approved by implemented non- management (Yes/No) implementation (Yes/No) 01. IQAC appreciated Yes Yes Principal‘s initiative to run the

IQAC actively &

approached for Grant from UGC Yes Yes 02. Initiative taken by

IQAC to approach UGC to open centre of

Community College in Derozio Yes Yes 03. Memorial College

Encouraged faculty members to

initiate preparation

for NAAC Yes Yes 04. inspection as early as possible

Initiative taken by IQAC to approach UGC to open

centre for Yes Yes 05. Vocational degree

Courses in Derozio

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06. Requested librarian Yes Yes to introduce e- journal facility

c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them. Nil d. How do students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC? Contributions made by students and alumni to IQAC:

Students 1. They assist IQAC members in collecting data of ex-students. 2. They provide feedback on teaching-learning process, student problems etc. 3. They provide suggestions on student issues. 4. They assist IQAC in organising various programmes (seminars, workshops, field visits, community projects etc.) Alumni: - The existing Alumni Association will be re-vitalised. An assessment can only be made thereafter. e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution? The IQAC communicates and engages staff as follows: 1. Decisions in IQAC meetings are communicated to teachers, office staffs and students. 2. Deliberations of IQAC meets are highlighted in Teachers‘ Council Meetings. 3. The IQAC receives assistance from the following segments: a. Teachers‘ Council. 153

b. Convenors/Coordinators (Faculty members) of various committees and cells. c. Office staff from various functional areas like establishment, accounts etc. d. Computer Operators. e. Members of the Students‘ Union

6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If ‗yes‘, give details on its operationalisation. The institution has an integrated frame work for quality assurance of academic and administrative activities as follows: 154

AREA OPERATIONALISATION A. ACADEMIC ADMN 1. Classes 1. Class routine is prepared by Routine committee and sanctioned by Teachers‘ Council.

2. Examinations 2. Arrranged by Examination Committee according to guidelines laid down by Teachers‘ Council in accordance with the schedule outlined in Academic Calendar. 3. Library 3.Library Development Committee oversees its functions as guided by Teachers‘ Council & in accordance with established norms. 4. Laboratories 4. The Laboratory Development Committee strives for constant upgradation of laboratories under supervision of Teachers‘ Council. 5.Teaching Facilities 5.The Teaching facilities committee provides necessary inputs required for ideal classroom 6.Academic Calendar teaching.

6. The Academic Calendar schedules academic 7.Academic Review work during the year.

7. Academic evaluation of departments is done in departmental meetings and Teachers‘ Council Meetings. B.ADMINISTRATION 1. Admission 1. Admission Committee arranges for intake of 1st year students according to admission rules.

2. Issue of Students 2. Documents like ID card, Library Card, Documents Registration Certificate, Marksheet etc. are issued by office. 3.Students Record 3. Students‘ records are maintained manually in SAPR (Student Admission and Progress Register) and also on computer.

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maintenance of office equipment, maintenance of garden etc are ensured by office. 5. Liaison 5. The college office liasons with the affiliating University, other institutions and Government agencies. 6. Data Management 6.The college office maintains data on student strength, SC/ST/OBC, minority students, office equipment etc which are vital inputs for IQAC.

7. Typing/Reprography 7. Office provides typing and photocopying assistance.

C. ACCOUNTS 1.Budget 1. Annual Budget is prepared to ensure planned expenditure. 2.Grants 2. Record of utilisation of Government/UGC grants is kept and utilisation certificates are sent to 3.Receipt / Expenditure concerned authorities.

3. Student Fees are received according to the approved fee structure. Expenses are incurred in 4.Audit accordance with budgetary provisions.

4. The Accounts department arranges for audit every financial year.

6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the Quality assurance procedures? If ‗yes‘, give details enumerating its impact. 1. The college provides ‗on the job‘ training to faculty members for effective Implementation of quality assurance procedures. Teachers, as members of various committees, acquire functional specialisation in various segments of work eg. admission, class-routine preparation, conduct of examination, publication of prospectus, library management, laboratory handling, data management etc. 156

2. Teachers also visit other institutions and universities to gain further exposure to their assigned area of work. 3. The college provides ‗in – house‘ training to office staffs on office procedure apart from sponsoring them for external computer familiarisation programmes.

6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the academic provisions? If ‗yes‘, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional activities? There is no formal audit. However, review of academic performance of departments are made first in departmental meetings and then in Teachers‘ Council Meetings.

6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities? Internal Quality assurance mechanisms are aligned with external quality assurance agencies as under: 1. Student enrolment in various courses made in accordance with the intake quota determined by the affiliating University. 2. College examinations (Tests) are conducted according to the schedule laid down by the affiliating University. 3. University examinations are conducted at the college centre strictly according to University norms. 4. Recruitment of ‗management appointed‘ faculty (Guest Teachers) is made on the basis of subsisting norms by a selection team which also includes a University subject expert. 5. The curriculum designed by the affiliating University is taught after unitising the same.

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6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure, methodologies of operations and outcome? The following mechanism continuously reviews the teaching -learning process: 1. Review of syllabus progression is made in departmental meetings by HODs. 2. Review of academic outputs (no of classes held, quantum of syllabus covered, result analysis, efficacy of examination arrangements made etc) are made in Teachers‘ Council Meetings. 3. Principal, at his own initiative, continuously supervises and assesses the teaching-learning process in general and the performance of departments in particular. 4. The Students‘ Union, too, closely follows the teaching-learning process and discusses related problems with the Principal, Secretary, Teachers‘ Council and HODs.

6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders? Any other relevant information regarding Governance Leadership and Management which the college would like to include. The college communicates its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders through: 1. Official discussion Forums (Meetings of Governing Body, Teachers‘ Council, Various Committee etc.) 2. General meetings (Meetings between teacher and staff, between teacher and students) 3. Teacher-parents meetings. 4. Official Notices/circulars. 158

5. Official correspondence with external agencies (other institutions, affiliating and other Universities, Government-agencies like Higher Education Council and Directorate of Public Instruction, UGC etc.) 6. Published material (college prospectus, college newsletter, wall magazines) 7. Online posting on college website 8. Personal/official face to face interactions. Any other relevant information regarding governance, leadership and management which the college would like to include. Nothing in particular

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CRITERION VII: INNOVATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES

7.1 ENVIRONMENT CONSCIOUSNESS

7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities? No

7.1.2 What are the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco- friendly?  Energy conservation  Use of renewable energy  Water harvesting  Check dam construction  Efforts for Carbon neutrality  Plantation  Hazardous waste management  e-waste management  Energy conservation: (i) Installing circuit breakers in every department to ensure proper utilization of electricity.

(ii) To create awareness among the students to prevent the misuse of water and other resources.  Plantation: College performs an annual tree plantation ceremony.  Hazardous water management – The college has been declared a plastic free zone.  e - Waste management – Currently the college has no e- waste, but in the near future we plant to donate old computers and printers etc. to schools near our college.

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7.2 INNOVATIONS

7.2.1 Give details of innovations introduced during the last four years which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the college. 1. Computerization of booklist and installation of data entry software for books undertaken. 2. Computerized accounting system and student database developed for better financial management. 3. Complete online system of application and admission introduced. 4. A well equipped ICT-enabled auditorium is being used to host seminars, conference and symposia. 5. A video shooting, control, editing and dubbing room has been developed for complete videography solution at the Department of Journalism. 6. A smart classroom and conference cum projection room with 2K still and video cameras and a 4K drone camera are being setup.

7.3 BEST PRACTICES

7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices in the given format at page no. 98, which have contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the Quality improvement of the core activities of the college. BEST PRACTICE-1

1. TITLE OF THE PRACTICE: ROLE OF PRESENT STUDENTS IN MAINTAINING INFORMATION OF OUTGOING STUDENTS 2. GOAL: The institution, being only twenty years old, needs to keep track of outgoing students for assessing its own progress and estimating the all- round development of students. Further, this practice aims at direct involvement of present students in maintenance of a healthy relationship with the seniors of the department. The college intends to organize the alumni so that its members can take classes in adjacent neighbourhood. 161

Through this endeavour, the members of the association can boost the image of the college considerably. 3. THE CONTEXT: Several challenges have to be faced to implement this practice primarily because it has only been introduced in the current year. Since a majority of the students belong to backward classes with an impoverished background they cannot avail of the technological resources of the modern-age which are rampantly used by students of city-based colleges. So, establishing contact with the outgoing students of the college becomes a real challenge. Many of the students are first generation learners who do not have a comprehensive idea about the necessity of alumni association and hence are not willing to respond positively. 4. THE PRACTICE: The present students of all departments are involved actively in gathering essential particulars of outgoing students so that contact maybe established with them for future alumni association activities. Information on career progression of the ex-students, for instance, entry in post-graduation programmes, employment and other relevant details can be obtained. The modus operandi of this practice needs refinement. Presently, ex-students who visit the college for procuring records like Character Certificate, Migration Certificate, Police Verification etc are asked to record their details. Students are required to enter their personal details in a log book when they come to collect mark sheets of University examinations. 5. EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS: Though the institution has just begun to implement this practice, some success has already been achieved. Reunions have been arranged in some of the departments where students participated actively. These reunions would ultimately lead to future alumni association activities. The initiative to decentralize the formation of the alumni by involving the different departments and asking them to 162

collect information about students of their respective departments has been quite successful. 6. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND RESOURCES REQUIRED: Several problems were encountered while implementing this practice. The students from rural background and belonging to backward communities are not comfortable enough with modern technological devices. Contacting them is also a difficult task. Unwillingness of the ex-students to get involved in the alumni association is another major hurdle. Active participation of both current and ex-students is absolutely essential to make this practice a success. Arrangements to maintain a database on necessary records is needed. Financial assistance for organizing different programmes and providing refreshments to students is a major requirement. 7. NOTES: This practice not only ensures maintenance of data regarding the ex-students and their involvement in the development of the college but also promotes a healthy relationship amongst the present and outgoing students. This would also generate confidence amongst students to organize programmes successfully and thus gear them up for future activities in broader social perspectives. 8. CONTACT DETAILS NAME OF THE PRINCIPAL: Dr. Dibyendu Talapatra NAME OF THE INSTITUTION: Derozio Memorial College CITY: Kolkata PIN CODE: 700136 ACCREDITED STATUS: B WORK PHONE: 03325196050 WEBSITE: www.deroziomemorialcollege.org MOBILE: 09433411868 E-MAIL: [email protected] 163

BEST PRACTICE: II 1. TITLE OF THE PRACTICE: PREFERENCE TO MINORITY GIRL STUDENTS REGARDING ADMISSION AND AVAILING SCHOLARSHIP

2. GOAL: The institution is located in an area where the minority community has a major social presence. Hence promoting education amongst to students of this community, specially girls, is a social responsibility. The college intends to empower women of this community by helping them pursue higher education and become individuals, capable of handling diverse issues of life and fighting against all social odds. 3. THE CONTEXT: Several challenges had to be faced to design and implement this practice. As in many other communities, early marriage is a social problem of this community. Because of early motherhood, pursuit of higher education often becomes a problem. Again, financial constraints often prevent girls from the minority community from taking admissions and continuing with studies.

4. THE PRACTICE: This practice is maintained in accordance with the existing Government guidelines regarding reservation in intake quota for girls from the minority community (OBC-A). Stipends are also made available to them according to the guidelines of West Bengal Minority Development Finance Corporation. Girls are encouraged to actively participate in different internal and external activities so that their confidence level is raised, and they can excel in diverse spheres of life. 5. EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS: Preference given to girl students of the minority community regarding admission and availing scholarship has yielded results. Majority of the girl students belong to the minority community who attend the college regularly and fare well in the 164

examinations. They take active interest in classes, go to the libraries for reading/referencing and enrich their knowledge. They participate in various programmes like Youth Parliament, Debates and cultural programmes. Scholarship is an impetus to inspire the girls to attend college regularly since their financial constraint is partly mitigated through this practice. 6. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND RESOURCES REQUIRED: Several problems were encountered while implementing this practice. Early marriage of girls, financial constraints etc are consistent problems which need to be addressed. Thus, meeting the guardians of the girl students and convincing them about the need for higher education is an important task. Making the girls understand that their education would promote their all-round development and ensure a better living, is equally important. 7. NOTES: This practice ensures the presence of girl students in the college and generates respect. 8. CONTACT DETAILS NAME OF THE PRINCIPAL: Dr. Dibyendu Talapatra NAME OF THE INSTITUTION: Derozio Memorial College CITY: Kolkata PIN CODE: 700136 ACCREDITED STATUS: B WORK PHONE: 03325196050 WEBSITE: www.deroziomemorialcollege.org MOBILE: 09433411868 E-MAIL: [email protected]

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The NAAC peer team during their visit in the first cycle in 2005 gave some valuable suggestions and guidelines in their Recommendation Report. Those suggestions and recommendations gave a new dimension and impetus to march forward for all round excellence of the college. During these years we have tried our best to develop our institution in all respects taking special care of the recommendations and suggestions with the support of all the stakeholders of the college.

 IMPLEMENTATION OF SUGGESTIONS OF PEER TEAM

1. More options have been provided to students by reshaping available subject combination sets.

2. Remedial coaching for slow learners has been introduced by Remedial Coaching Cell with final assistance from UGC.

3. Additional number of computers, photocopiers etc have been purchased. The college has at present 58 computers (37 with LAN and Internet facilities), 10 laptops and 7 photocopiers etc.

4. Internet connections have been provided to departments. Office work has been computerized to some extent. The accounting function is fully computerized. Partial computerization of the library has been achieved. Faculty has online access to e-books and e-journals through INFLIBNET (N-LIST).

5. Faculty and students have made field visits to small scale cottage industries e.g. visit to food processing unit, dairy unit etc.

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7. Increased participation of faculty in seminars, workshops, refresher courses etc. has been witnessed. The college has organized 8 seminars (national-5, state level-3) after NAAC accreditation.

8. An IQAC cell has been set up formally for monitoring the sustenance of quality on all fronts.

COLLEGE INITIATIVES

1. The college is one of the four institutions in West Bengal where B.Voc course has been introduced with financial support from UGC (1.85 Crores). At present 2 courses are offered -Broadcast Journalism and Book Publishing. 2. The college is also one among 13 institutions in West Bengal where the Community College Scheme has been introduced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. It offers Associate Degrees (AD), diplomas and certificate courses. The programmes currently offered are- Photographic Video Production, Web Designing and Development. 3. The college houses the study center of Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata which offers post graduate level courses in the usual subjects. 4. The college has upgraded and augmented infrastructure (generator, furniture, auditorium, library, garden, playground etc.) at a total cost of approximately Rs. 38 lacs. 5. CCTV has been installed and arrangements are being made to introduce the biometric method of recording attendance. 6. An ICT enabled auditorium is being used for seminars, workshops and inaugural ceremonies. 167

7. Six departmental level research projects are underway/have been completed with grants received from UGC (Minor Research Projects- 5 + Major Research Project-1: Total outlay - Rs. 13,46,900 approximately). 8. Various extension/community outreach programmes have been taken up by the NSS unit of the college eg. Thalassaemia Detection Camp, TB Awareness Programme, Health Checkup Camp (Eye, ECG, Diabetes etc.), breast cancer awareness programme etc. in the neighbourhood or in the college campus. In addition, a village (Barpole) has been adopted in Madhyamgram for general health checkup, arsenic detection in drinking water and spread of literacy. 9. The library has been upgraded, expanded and partially computerized. At present there are 13469 books, 37 journals and 120 CDs/DVDs. Online access of E-Books and e-Journals has been introduced. Faculty can access 6500+ journals through 11 e-Journal packages and 1 Lakh+ books through 9 e-Book packages. 10. The institution has recruited 40 non-permanent employees (16 temporary staff and 24 Guest faculties) for effective functioning of the college. 11. The department of Journalism has undergone a phenomenal growth in infrastructure. A Video-Control Editing and Dubbing Room has been setup for complete videography solutions. A smart classroom and conference cum projector room (with 2K still and video cameras and a 4K drone camera) are under construction. Modern equipments (camcorders, Apple Mac Pro) have also been purchased. 12. Students‘ achievement in co-curricular/extra-curricular activities is remarkable. The college has secured 1st position in Presidency Range Quiz Competition and 2nd position in Inter-College football championship in 2012-13. During 2014-15 the college has secured 2nd 168 position in North 24 Parganas District Youth Parliament and Quiz Competition as well as Inter-College Football contest.

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Evaluative Report of Department of Bengali

1. Name of the Department Bengali 2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Hons: c/1576/268-Affl Dt. 23.10.1997Gen: C/241/Affl. Dt. 18.03.1996

3. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered UG B.A. Honours (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Masters; B.A. General Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and Not Applicable departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Not Applicable system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the Not Applicable courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other Not Applicable universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes No discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and Sanctioned Filled filled Professors 00 00

Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors 01 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors 00 00 (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors 00 00 As per personal promotion Scheme (Management Appointee) Part time Teacher 02 02 (Govt. aided) Part time Teacher 02 02 (Management Appointee)

10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee M. A., Ph.D Associate Professor Rabindra Jibon O Sahitya No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 18 years NIL Dr. Saikat Mondal M. A., Ph.D Assistant Professor Drama (Nataka)

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No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 11 years NIL Sashi Kanta Sarkar M. A. Part-time Teacher Folklore (Lokosahitya) (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 6 years NIL Amit Kumar Nandi M. A. M.Phil. Part-time Teacher Bangladesher Sahitya (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 5 years 6 months NIL Pijus Nandi M.A. Part-time Teacher Medieval Bengali (Management Literature(Madhyajuger Appointee) Bangla Sahitya) No of years Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 3 years NA Suvamoy Konar M.A. Part-time Teacher Medieval Bengali (Management Literature(Madhyajuger Appointee) Bangla Sahitya) No of years Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 months NA 11. List of senior visiting faculty NIL 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and 16.13% 18.28% 17.27% 15.76% practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 wise) UG(Hons) 45:1 52:1 50:1 69:1 14. Number of academic Not Applicable support staff (technical) 15.and Qualifications administrative of staff teaching 02 PhD Awarded Teachers faculty with 01 M.Phil Awarded Teacher DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG 03 PhD Pursuing Teachers

16. Number of faculty with ongoing Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding

projects from No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received

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1. Dr. The Rs. UGC Saikat Portrayal of 11,44,400/- Women’s Mondal Images in Bengali Newspaper s, Magazines & Advertisem ent.

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and NIL NIL grants received NIL NIL 18.Research Centre/Facility Not Applicable recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Chaitali Mukherjee 15 06 Dr. Saikat Mondal 18 02 11 01 01 Sashi Kanta Sarkar 05 04 01 Amit Kumar Nandi 03 01 01 Pijus Nandi 05 04 01 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NA 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards.. National None InternationalCommittees None EditorialCommittees None 22.Boards Student projects NA a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 174

Inter departmental/programme NA b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Dr. Adip Ghosh Renowned writer and Professor of Basirhat College Smt. Swati Guha Development Officer, Sidhu-Kanu-Birsa University Prof. Rabindranath Bandyopadhyay Professor of Bengali, Kalyani University Dr. Soma Bandyopadhyay Associate Prof, Srishikshayatan College Dr. Sujit Ghosh Reader, Bidhannagar Govt.College Dr. Imanul Haque Associate Prof, Chandan Nagar Govt. College 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding A UGC sponsored National Seminar on “Rabindranather Onubad O Onubade Rabindranath” held at Derozio Memorial College, organized by Department of Bengali, English & Journalism and Mass Communication of Derozio Memorial College, in 2011.

26.Student profile programme/course wise: Bengali Honours Year Application Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of s received Final Examination percentage 1st Class UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 142 94 38 41 92% 0 2013-14 184 127 34 30 86% 0 2012-13 130 94 29 39 81% 0 2011-12 175 138 36 33 93% 0 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from the State from other other countries State

Yes Yes Negligible No 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available 29.Student progression: Data not available Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011 -12 NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 175

UG to PG PG to MPhil PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed Campus No information available selection Other than campus Entrepreneurship/Self- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Yes, One Lecture Hall Computer systems with printers and accessories: yes Internet connectivity: Available

Departmental Library: Books – 250, Journals - 32 E-data Base: yes Digital courseware: 0 UG, core & complementary Labs: 0 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 1. Special Lecturer 2. Debate 3. Quiz 4. Class lecture by students 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: 1. Syllabus unitized(Teaching plan). 2. Study material/ notes given to students. 3. Class lecture 4. Audio-visual learning. 5. Reading list 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities 1. NSS activities of Departmental Student. 2. NCC activities of Departmental Student. 3. Participation in beautification of garden, tree plantation, department cleaning & out reach programme 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 176

Strengths 1. Particular teaching-learning process. 2. Lecture delivered with audio-visual tools. 3. Teaching with the help of external experts. Weakness 1. Full-time faculty strength inadequate. 2. No supporting staff in department. Opportunities 1. Post-graduate course can be introduced in the near future. Challenges 1. To take up research project involving students. 2. To upgrade result of the department. Future Plan 1. To publish departmental journal regularly. 2. To introduce post-graduate course.

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1. Name of the Department ENGLISH

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Hons- C/2198/268-Affl dt 10.09.2002 Pass- C/241/Affl dt 18.03.1996

3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.A. Honours in English Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.A. General in English Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses Nil and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the Provides support in teaching in the curriculum for courses offered by other departments General papers of the Departments of Journalism, History, Political Science 7. Courses in collaboration with other Nil universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors

Associate Professors Asst. Professors 02 02 (Substantive) Asst. Professors (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) 03 01 Part time (Management 02 02 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Mahuya Bhaumik M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Professor Ancient European Classics Ph.D. and Modernist Literature

No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 yrs. 13 years Nil NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 179 Partha Pratim Patra M.A., M.Phil. Assistant Professor No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 yrs. 5 years Nil Joydeep Sen M.A. Part time Teacher American Literature (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 yrs. 11 years Nil Somnath Mondal M.A., B.Ed. Part time Teacher English Language (Management Appointee) Teaching No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 yrs. 1 month Nil Anirban M.A., B.Ed. Part time Teacher American Literature Chakraborty (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 yrs. 1 month Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty: 1 (upto 2011)

12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Lectures delivered NA NA NA NA and practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 (programmeUG(Hons) wise) 19:1 20:1 25:1 30:1

14. Number of Nil academic support staff 15.(technical) Qualifications and of Ph.D- 1, M.Phil-1 administrativeteaching facultystaff with P.G.- 3 16. NumberDSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhi of faculty with ongoing Sl.No. Name of Title of Amount Fundin projectsl/PG from Faculty Project Sanctione g a) National b) International d Agency funding agencies and grants Nil received 17.Departmental projects funded Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned by DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. Nil and grants received 18.Research Centre/Facility Nil recognized by the University

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 180 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs

e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b b c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Mahuya Bhaumik 12 061 2 01 01 Joydeep Sen 01

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards. National Committees Nil International Dr. Mahuya Bhaumik- Shakespeare Society of Eastern India EditorialCommittees Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

Inter departmental/programme Nil b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Nil

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Prof. Ashok Ranjan Thakur Vice Chancellor, West Bengal State University

Prof. Amitava Roy Director, Shakespeare Centre for Advanced Research, Rabindra Bharati University, President, Shakespeare Society of Eastern India, Former Shakespeare Professor in English, Rabindra Bharati University

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 181 Prof. Subir Dhar Director, School of Languages, Rabindra Bharati University and Professor of English, Rabindra Bharati University Prof. Gautam Ghosal Professor, DOEML, Visva Bharati University Prof. Robert Gnanomony Professor,Department of English, Kalasalingam University, Tamil Nadu Prof. Jaydeep Sarangi Eminent Writer and Associate Professor, Department of English, Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri College, University of Calcutta Prof. Tapati Gupta Former Professor, Department of English, University of Calcutta

Dr. Sneha Kar Chaudhuri Assistant Professor, Department of English, West Bengal State University

Dr. Mitali Gangopadhyay Assistant Professor, Depatment of English, Mrinalini Datta Mahavidyalaya

25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding The Departments of English, Bengali and Journalism and Mass Communication jointly organized a two-day U.G.C. sponsored National level seminar on “Rabindranather Anubad o Anubade Rabindranath” on 22nd and 23rd November, 2011 in collaboration with Rupali Publishing House and Transworld Features 26.Student profile programme/course wise: English Honours st Year Application Admitted Appeared at Pass No. of 1 received the Final percentage Class UG UG ExaminationUG UG M F 2014-15 67 45 8 7 87 2013-14 55 46 10 8 89 2012-13 83 50 16 10 77 2011-12 81 68 10 12 91 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from the State from other countries 100% other- - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information Available 29.Student progression Student Progression No information Available UG to PG

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 182 PG to MPhil PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SeOther than campus lf- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: 01 Computer systems with printers and accessories: 01 Internet connectivity: Available

Departmental Library: Books – 90, Journals - Nil E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Nil 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office.

2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 1. Extended lecture: “Postmodernism in Arvind Adiga‟s „The White Tiger‟” by Dr. Robert Gnanomony 2. Special Lectures: a)“Postcolonialism in English Literature” by Dr. Mitali Gangopadhyay b)“Riders to the Sea and Irish Drama” by Prof. Upakatha De 3. Seminar on “Bangla Dalit Literature: Text, Context and Representation” 4. Educational Tours to National Library and Jadavpur University Library

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: 1. Class lectures- general teaching-learning mode 2. Audio-Visual Representation- for better understanding of texts by students 3. Debates- to enhance presentation skill and rational thinking of students 4. Extempore- to increase oratorical skills of students 5. Enactment of roles- to increase the involvement of students in the class 6. Providing critical materials to facilitate the students 7. Giving access to libraries 8. Class tests on regular basis 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 183 1. As part of Extension Activities the students and teachers of the Department of English organized two programmes at Raigachi High School, one on Spoken English and another one on the importance of learning English. The Department also distributed books to the minority females of the school. 2. Students of the department also participate in various activities and programmes organized by the college.

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths 1. Sincerity, approachability and punctuality of teachers 2. Good academic output in University examinations-First class first from the department 3. Rich collection of books in central library 4. Access to departmental library 5. Parent-teacher interaction to monitor progress of students

Weakness 1. Lack of teaching strength 2. More books required in the Departmental Library 3. No supporting staff to assist in administrative work 4. Most of the students are from Bengali medium background 5. No fund for recurring expenses of the Department Opportunities 1. Girl students and students belonging to minority community avail scholarship from the government 2. Students can access the library for enhancing their knowledge 3. The auditorium with all its facilities can be used for seminars Challenges 1. Most of the students being first generation learners it is an immense responsibility to make them understand the value of higher education. 2. Since many of the students belong to economically backward segments of the society, it is a challenge to pursue them to continue with their education. 3. Girl students are to be motivated to complete their graduation and not get bogged down by family pressure to discontinue studies. 4. Suggesting students about the future prospects of the subject and the diverse avenues through which they can search for jobs with the help of the knowledge they accumulate through their study.

Future Plan 1. To introduce Communicative English class 2. To organize International Seminar/ Conference 3. To provide facilities for e-books and make requisite subscription 4. To encourage students to serve the society through different activities 5. To improve the Departmental Library

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1. Name of the Department EDUCATION

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Honours: C/1213/268-Affl. dt. 26.07.2006 with affect from Academic Session 2006-2007. Gen: C/813/Affl. dt. 03.09.1996 with affect from Academic Session 1996-1997. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.A. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.A. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses NIL and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the NIL courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes NIL discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors

Associate Professors Asst. Professors 2 2 (Substantive) Asst. Professors -- -- (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors -- -- (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) 2 2

Part time (Management 3 2 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile : Name Qualification Designation Specialization Debasish Chatterjee M.A (Edu), Assistant Professor Mental Hygiene M.A(Sanskrit), B.Ed No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

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Name Qualification Designation Specialization Subarna Ghosh (Samanta) M.A (Edu), Assistant Professor Non formal Education B.Ed , M.Phil No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

11 years (6+5) Nil Manimala Bhattacharya (6+5)M.A (Edu), Part Time Teacher Teacher Education M.A (Beng), (Govt. aided) B.Ed No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 11 years Nil Rina Das (Banerjee) M.A (Edu), Part Time Teacher Mental Hygiene & B.Ed , M.Phil (Govt. aided) Educational Technology No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 8 years Nil Abhisek Chakraborty M.A (Edu), Part time Teacher Special Education, Non B.Ed , M.Phil, (Management formal Education, PG Diploma In Appointee) Guidance and Counseling Guidance and Counseling No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 years Nil Ayan Bhowmik M.A (Edu), Part time Teacher Guidance and Counseling B.Ed (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 years Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty (2) Dr. Abhijit kumar Paul. Dr. Soma Nandy. 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %)

Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Lectures delivered and 26.38% 31.64% Nil Nil practical classes handled

13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 wise) UG(Hons) 19:1 26:1 40:1 36:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) Nil and administrative staff 15. Qualifications of teaching  2 faculties completed M.Phil faculty with  Others have P.G degree DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG  1 Faculty stood 1st class 1st in P.G

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 187 16. Number of faculty with ongoing Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding projects from a) National b) No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency International funding agencies and grants received 1 Debasish IMPACT OF Rs.3 lacs UGC AUDIO-VISUAL Chatterjee MEDIA ON THE PERSONALITY OF SOME YOUNG STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS BACK GROUND: A NEURO PSYCHOLOGIC AL APPROACH.

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received NIL

18.Research Centre/Facility NIL recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Debasish Chatterjee 06 04 01 01 Subarna Ghosh 03 Manimala(Samanta) Bhattacharya 01 Rina Das (Banerjee) 03 01 Abhisek Chakraborty 01 02 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated N.A.

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 188 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards. National Committees Nil International Committees Nil Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme Nil b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Best paper award in international seminar organized by psychology department, BHU, on Cognition and Mental Health in January 2014.

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Bhalchandran Bhabe Principal, Shikshan Prasarak Sansttha’s College of Education (B.ED), Sangamner, Pune Dr.Sanat Kumar Ghosh, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Rabindrabharati University, and Chairperson, UG-BOS, WBSU. Dr. Dulal Mukhopadhyay Former Professor, Department of Education, Kalyani University Dr. Debasree Banerjee Head, Department Of Education, University of Calcutta. Dr. Subir Nag Principal, Satyapriyo Roy College of Education, Salt Lake. 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding 1. Organised a national seminar on Juvenile Delinquency on 10th, 11th January’ 2012 , funded by UGC. 2. Organised a workshop on syllabus upgradation on 29th, 30th May’ 2015 funded by WBSU and College.

26.Student profile programme/course wise: EDUCATION Honours st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received Final Examination percentage Class UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 57 40 17 16 97 02 2013-14 92 84 14 23 88 2012-13 78 68 17 23 100 03 2011-12 82 68 13 19 91 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from the State from other other countries 100% - - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: No information available.

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 189 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available N.A29.Student progression Nil Student Progression Against % enrolled N.A 2014-15 Nil 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 N.AUG to PG 37% 82% 56% 49% PG to MPhil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil PG to PhD Nil Nil Nil Nil PhD to Post Doctoral Nil Nil Nil Nil Employed Nil Nil Nil Nil Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SelfOther than campus - 30% 12% 39% 42% employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: yes Computer systems with printers and accessories: yes Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books – 137, Journals – nil E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: ICT lab 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts  Student’s workshop on caring good marks in exam.  Departmental seminar on research methodology.  Three extension lecture by various resource persons from different colleges. 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Lecture,  Demonstration,  Discussion,  Experimental  Field study  ICT based instruction  Power Point Presentation and slide show  Audio-visual method 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 190  Continuing adult education program by senior students for social contribution.

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  Teachers are enriched with modern technical teaching methods.  Good academic results in department  Various community activities  Direct attachment of teachers with UG-BOS, WBSU. Weakness  No supporting staff for maintaining ICT lab.  Books are insufficient for departmental library  Teaching is only in vernacular language  High work load of teachers Opportunities  Students can take financial assistance from college and as well as from departmental teachers.  Prizes are given to meritorious students for encouragement  Regular counseling programs are arranged for departmental students

Challenges  To improve the qualities of the 1st generation learners.  To grow up the interest among the remote area students.  To establish the students for their future life. Future Plan  To organize Seminar/Workshop/Conference  To organize short term course for faculty development  To open the P.G course in education  To open 5 year integrated teacher education program.

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Evaluative Report of Department of HISTORY

1. Name of the Department HISTORY

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: GENERAL: C/813/Affl. Dt: 03.09.1996 HONOURS: C/2198/268-Affl. Dt: 10.09.2002

3. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered UG B.A. Honours (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Masters; B.A. General Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and Nil departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the Nil courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other Nil universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and Sanctioned Filled filled Professors Nil Nil Associate Professors Nil Nil

Asst. Professors 02 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Contractual Govt. aided)

Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) 02 02

Part time (Management 02 02 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Anjona Chattopadhyay MA, B.Ed, Assistant Professor Medieval Indian History Ph.D No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 10 Years Nil

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Krishna Dev Paul M.A., B.Ed Part time Teacher, Ancient Indian History (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

14 Years Nil Partha Saha M.A., B.Ed Part time Teacher, Modern Indian History (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

10 Years Nil Arnab Adhikari M.A., M.Phil Part time Modern Regional Political Teacher(Management History Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

1 year Nil Dhruba Kar M.A. B.Ed Part time Social & cultural History Teacher(Management and contemporary south Appointee) Asia No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years

1 Year Nil

11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and 30.41% 22.01% 11.56% 9.81% practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG(Hons)wise) 22:1 35:1 40:1 37:1 14. Number of academic Not Applicable support staff (technical) and 15.administrative Qualifications staff of teaching PhD-1, M.Phil-1, PG- 3 faculty with 16. NumberDSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG of faculty with ongoing projects Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding from No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received Nil

17.Departmental projects funded by DST- Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants Nil received

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18.Research Centre/Facility recognized Nil by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b)Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f)Books Edited g)Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h)Citation Index i)SNIP j)SJR k)Impact factor l)h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Anjona Chattopadhyay 11 2 3 1 Krishna Dev Paul 01 Partha Saha Nil Arnab Adhikari Nil Dhruba Kar 5 5

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: NIL

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards. National Committees Dr. Anjona Chattopadhyay –Member of (i) Indian History Congress (ii) Paschim Banga Itihas Samsad (iii) Institute of Historical studies, Kolkata International Nil EditorialCommittees Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ Nil other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Prof. Sutapa Chatterjee Sarkar Department of History, West Bengal State University, Barasat

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Prof. Sutapa Sinha Department of Islamic History and Culture, University of Calcutta Prof. Swati Biswas Department of Islamic History and Culture, University of Calcutta

Prof. Sukanya Sarkar Assistant Professor, Department of History, Sarojini Naidu College. 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding 1) On 7th and 8th December 2011, the departments of History, Philosophy, and Economics jointly organized U.G.C. sponsored National level seminar on “Rethinking of Tagore’s views on Society, its Development and Environment: Necessity and implementation “ in collaboration with Institute of Historical Studies , Kolkata.

2) On 11 and 12th April 2015, Setu prakashani in collaboration with Derozio Memorial College organised an International Seminar titled “ Creativity thrives under pressure” at H.L.Roy auditorium, Jadavapur University, funded by Setu prakashani

3) On 24, 25, 26 January 2016, Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad held its 32nd Annual Conference with Derozio Memorial College as its Venue, funded by Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad

26.Student profile programme/course wise: History Honours Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass st No. of 1 received Final percentage Class Examination UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 62 36 25 15 83% 1 2013-14 67 59 15 13 82% - 2012-13 99 80 13 15 89% - 2011-12 93 84 16 13 97% 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from other countries states 100% -

28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available Nil29.Student progression Nil Student Progression Against % enrolled Nil Nil 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 NilUG to PG NilPG to MPhil - NAAC-Nil SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 - - 196

PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed No information available Campus selection EntrepreneurshipOther than campus /Self- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural- facilities - Lecture Halls with ICT facility: - 01 Computer systems with printers and accessories: - 01 Internet connectivity: Available- Departmental Library:- Books –150, Journals -Nil E-data Base: Yes - Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Nil 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts  Special Lectures: “Space in Prose and Verse: representation of lower delta Bengal by Dr. Sutapa Chatterjee Sarkar  Extended Lectures: “In commemoration of Gandhi’s return to India in 1915: Gandhi’s environmental thought and activities” by Dr. Sukanya Sarkar  Educational Tour to places of Historical Interest: Indian Museum  Organised Workshop on “An introduction to the Indian Coinage with special reference to manufacturing techniques” and Mughal Paintings by Dr. Sutapa Sinha and Dr. Swati Biswas

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Class lectures is the general mode of teaching  Additional study materials are given to students to augment their knowledge  Students quiz, debate on recent topics are conducted  Given access to library  Remedial coaching classes are conducted  Class tests are conducted

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 Interested students of the department participate in N.S.S or N.C.C activities. They also participate as volunteers in various programmes/activities organized by the college  Awareness programme on the Need and Methods of preserving Heritage Buildings for which a lecture was arranged in our college and visit to neighbouring schools was done to propagate the awareness. 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  Dedicated teachers  Students show good academic output in university examinations  The students actively participate in different co-curricular and extra- curricular activities like attending seminars, workshops and sports  Students learn their moral and social responsibilities through their activities in N.S.S and N.C.C unit of the college  Students are taken for excursions to historical places to appraise them about the rich historical heritage of the country  Well stocked central library

Weakness  More books required in Departmental Library  No administrative staff to handle administrative work of the department  No departmental fund for recurring expenses of the Department  Lack of requisite teaching strength

Opportunities  The well equipped library can be used by students in greater degrees to improve their study process  The Seminar room with all its facilities can be used regularly to help students in their learning process.  All students belonging to minority class receive scholarship from government

Challenges  Most of the students are first generation learners. It is necessary to inculcate the importance of higher studies in them  A good portion of the students come from families below poverty line. It is indeed important to see that they do not drop out before completing the degree  To advise students about the different ways they can earn their livelihoods using the knowledge they gather from their studies  To see that the girls are not forced to stop their studies under family pressure.

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Future Plan  To put up a departmental journal annually  To hold an international seminars frequently  Improving the departmental library  Encourage more research oriented activities amongst students  To hold inter college debates for students.

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1. Name of the Department POLITICAL SCIENCE 2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: HONOURS: C/1576/268-Affl dt. 23.10.97 GENERAL: C/241-Affl. 18.03.1996 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.A. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.A. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses NA and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the NA courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other NA universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes NA discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors Nil Nil

Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors 01 00 (Substantive) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Management As per personal promotion Scheme Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) 02 02 Part time 02 01 (Management Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Amitava Deb M.A, M.Phil Associate Professor International Law No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 18 Years plus Nil +3 yrs as guest Teacher , Political Science Dept. Vidyasagar University, Midnapur

Maitreyi Bhattacharyya M.A., B.Ed Part Time Teacher International Relations (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 201 17 Years Nil Panchali Ghosh M.A , B.Ed Part Time Teacher International Relations (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 18 Years Nil Rakhi Mitra MA, M.Phil Part time Teacher Public Administration (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 04 years Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and practical classes handled 22% 13% 11% 12% 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG(Hons) 8:1 10:1 8:1 17:1 14. Number of academic support Nil staff (technical) and administrative 15.staff Qualifications of teaching faculty NA with DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Sl. Name of Title Amount Funding a) National b) International funding agencies No. Faculty of Sanctioned Agency and grants received: Nil Project

Nil 17.Departmental projects funded by DST- Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received Nil Nil

18.Research Centre/Facility recognized by Nil the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 202 Amitava Deb 10 - - - 10 ------20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.: Nil National Committees Nil International Committees Nil Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies Nil

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students (1) Secured 2nd position in District level Youth Parliament Competition in 2008 and 2015 (2) Secured 1st position in Presidency Range level Quiz contest in 2013 and second position in north 24 Parganas district level quiz completion in 2015

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: National level Seminar – Juvenile Delinquency in India Current Trends- UGC Sponsored ( Jointly with Departments of Education & Journalism)

26.Student profile programme/course wise: POLITICAL SCIENCE st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at Pass No. of 1 received the Final percentage Class Examination UG UG UG UG M+F 2014-15 19 10 16F 81% 0 2013-14 50 40 15 73% 0 2012-13 40 31 18 72% 0 2011-12 79 68 17 88% 0 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students from Students from the State other states other countries 100% Nil Nil

29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 203 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG PG to M. Phil PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed No information available Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SelfOther than campus - employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities

Lecture Halls with ICT facility: 01 Computer systems with printers and accessories: Nil Internet connectivity: Available

Departmental Library: Books-Nil, Journals -Nil E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Nil

31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14

2012-13 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 1. Departmental Seminar 2. National Seminars 3. Teacher Exchange Programme

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 204 1. Syllabus unitised 2. Study materials/ notes given to students on topics taught 3. Special classes arranged to cover classes lost 4. Debriefing session for students held prior to university examinations. 5. Researchers from other colleges / departments invited to deliver lecturer to students.

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Nothing In Particular

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strengths 1. Strict syllabus coverage 2. Study materials/ notes made available to students 3. Interactive lecture sessions Weakness 1. Non availability of a wide range of books in the Bengali version with respect to the modified syllabus 2. Inadequacy of Teaching staff

Opportunities 1. Post graduate course can be introduced if faculty is augmented

Challenges To improve the University examination results of the departments.

Future Plan 1. To set up an organized departmental library 2. To set up Alumni Association at the departmental level 3. To improve the co curricular function of the department.

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Evaluative Report of Department of Philosophy

1. Name of the Department Philosophy

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: B.A.PHILOSOPHY(PASS)-G.O.NO.- C/0241/AFFL.DATED ON-18/03/1996 B.A.PHILOSOPHY(HONS),G.O.NO.- C/4646/268/AFFL.DATED ON-18/08/2003. 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.A. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.A. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses NIL and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual System system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the NIL courses offered by other departments

7. Courses in collaboration with other NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes NIL discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors

Associate Professors 02 02 Asst. Professors (Substantive) Asst. Professors (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors (Management Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Management 01 01 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta M.A., Ph.D Associate Professor Vedanta No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 29 years ------

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Dr Taritmoy M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Associate Professor Logic, Philosophy of Ghosh Language, Philosophy of Science No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 15years& 10 months ------Utsav Roy M.A. Part time Teacher Social & Political Philosophy (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 07 Months ------MMMmonths(Sep,2014MMM 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 201301.Prof-14 Raghunath2012 Ghosh-13 - NBU-08/11/2011.(2)2011-12

Lectures delivered and H-20% ------practical classes G-10% handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 (programme wise) PPPPPPPPPPP UG(Hons) 15:01 20:01 30:01 30:01 UG(G)

14. Number of academic NIL support staff (technical) and administrative staff

15. Qualifications of teaching Ph.D.-1, faculty with M.Phil & Ph.D.-1, DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/P PG-1 G 16. Number of faculty with ongoing Sl.No. Name of Title of Amount Funding projects from Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received 1. Dr Violence Rs. UGC Sanghamitra values 1,17,500/- Dasgupta and Indian education system

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received NIL 18.Research Centre/Facility NIL recognized by the University nn

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19. Publications : a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs

e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta 26 21 02 05 01 Dr Taritmoy Ghosh 05 0211 01 1

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.. National CommitteesInternational Dr Sanghamitra Dasgupta, 2012-2013 in International Society for Universal Dialogue Committees

Editorial Boards 22. Student projects a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects 90% of students participated in wall including magazine, students seminar and IQ Test Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in NIL organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research 23.laboratories/ Awards/ Recognitions Industry/ other received agencies by faculty and students NIL 24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Prof Raghunath ghosh Professor,department of philosophy,NBU

Prabragika Bhaswarprana Principal,Ramkrishna-Sarada Mission-Vivekananda-Vidya Bhavan. Prof Sabita Samanta Professor,Department of Philosophy,WBSU

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25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Re-Thinking of Tagore’s Views on Society, Development and Environment,07/12/2011&08/12/2011. 26.Student profile programme/course wise: Philosophy Honours Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass percentage st received Final No. of 1 Examination Class UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 14 06 03 05 50% NIL 2013-14 25 10 04 08NIL 75% NIL

2012-13 45 31 04 19 100% NIL

2011-12 65 54 08 15 100 % NIL

27.Diversity of Students Students Students Students from other countries from the from State other State B.A.(Hons)&B.A.(G) 100% ------28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.NIL 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available 29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG 20% 10% 10% 15% PG to MPhil NIL NIL NIL NIL PG to PhD NIL NIL NIL NIL PhD to Post Doctoral NIL NIL NIL NIL Employed Two students qualified in School service Commission Campus selection Other than campus Entrepreneurship/Self- No information available employment

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30.Details of Infrastructural facilities

Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Audio mode of teaching present in some classrooms. Computer systems with printers and accessories: Yes Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books –100, Journals -01, ICPR Journal. E-data Base: Yes Digital courseware: NIL UG, core & complementary Labs: NIL

31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15

2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 33.TeachingDept methods organized adopted seminars, to improve special student lectures, learning: wall-magazine, field survey etc. *Chalk and talk. *Audio-visual class. *Students Seminars. *Quiz and Debates.

34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The students and faculty members regularly participate in the institutional social responsibility and extension activities organized by the college NSS Unit.

35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths Students intake and results. Research initiatives of the faculty members.

Weakness Inadequate Teaching staff.

Opportunities Making Teaching-Learning Procedure more effective and relevant in today’s perspective.

Challenges We should devote our lives to philosophy and want the field to survive. We should develop new more interactive models so that students learn how to identify and create opportunities for integrating philosophy. Future Plan Greater Endeavour to be made in the teaching effort to increase the level of interaction with the students both inside the classroom and outside teaching hours.

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1. Name of the Department Economics

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: GENERAL:C/241/ Affl with effect from 18.3.1996 HONOURS: C/3867/268-Affl with effect from 10.4.2003

3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.A. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.A. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses Nil and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the i)Faculty support to Department of Commerce & vice courses offered by other departments versa ii)Conducted National Seminar in collaboration with Deptts. of History & Philosophy 7. Courses in collaboration with other Nil universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors Nil Nil

Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors 01 00 (Substantive) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Management Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) Nil Nil

As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Management Nil Nil Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Sukla Chatterjee MA, Ph.D Associate Professor Development Economics, Econometrics & Statistics No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years More than 18 Years Supervised a thesis of Post Graduate Diploma HR NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College HuHR Human Rights Dec. 2015 213 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Lectures delivered and 36.97% 52.67% 31.35% 46.99% practical classes handled

13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 wise) UG(Hons) 1:1 Dec14 1:0.67 1:0.5 2:1 1:3 Feb15 14. Number of academic Nil support staff (technical) and 15.administrative Qualifications staff of teaching Ph.D-1 faculty with 16. NumberDSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG of faculty with ongoing projects Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding from No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received Nil

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants Nil Nil received

18.Research Centre/Facility recognized Nil by the University 19. Publications : a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Sukla Chatterjee 24 2 6 1 2 1 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 214 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards. National Committees Nil

International Nil EditorialCommittees Boards Nil 22. Student projects 60% students involved in a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including making wall magazine & Inter departmental/programme exhibition of paintings b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ 100% students carried out other agencies surveys in panchayat areas for in-course project work 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Nil

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Prof. Ashok Ranjan Thakur Ex-Vice Chancellor, West Bengal State University

Prof. Shibranjan Mishra Professor, Department of Economics, Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal

Prof. Arup Maharatna Professor, Economics, Gokhale Institute of Economics & Politics, Pune, Maharastra

Prof. Saikat Sinha Roy Department of Economics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Prof. Jyotish Ghosh Professor, Department of Economics, West Bengal State University Prof. Debobrato Mukherjee Professor , Department of Economics, West Bengal State University, Barasat

Ms. Sweta Mondal Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Sarojini Naidu College for Women, West Bengal State University

Dr. Rajib Lahiri Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Derozio Memorial College, West Bengal State University

Sri. Avik Ranjan Roy Choudhury Assistant Professor, Department of of Commerce, Derozio Memorial College, West Bengal State University ege. Dr. Payel Roy Contractual, Department of Economics, Shyama Prasad College, Kolkata

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 215 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

1) On 7th and 8th December 2011, the Departments of Economics, History & Philosophy jointly organized U.G.C. sponsored National level seminar on “Rethinking of Tagore’s views on Society, its Development and Environment: Necessity and Implementation” in collaboration with Institute of Historical Studies, Kolkata.

26.Student profile programme/course wise: Economics Honours st Year Applications Admitte Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received d Final percentage Class UG(Hons) UG ExaminationUG UG M F 2014-15 0 0 1 0 100% - 2013-14 0 0 0 1 100% 1 2012-13 02 01 ------2011-12 02 02 ------27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from other countries states 100% - - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available 29.Student progression Nil Nil Student Progression Against % enrolled Nil 2014-15 2013Nil-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 UG to PG - 100%Nil - - 100% NilPG to MPhil - - - - - NilPG to PhD - - - - - PhD to Post Doctoral - - - - - Employed - - 02 - - Campus selection Entrepreneurship/Other than campus Self- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: 01 Computer systems with printers and accessories: 01 Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books –100, Journals -01( E-journal) E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Nil

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 216 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15

2013-14

2012-13 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts Educational Tour: Allahabad Bank, Nager Bazar Branch, Kolkata

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Classes taken usually through chalk & talk method  Study materials are provided as and when necessary  Debates are invited on burning issues of economy  Departmental library facilities for easy reference  Class tests are taken for review and improvements

34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities  Some students of the Department participate in N.C.C who also perform as volunteers in various programs/activities organized by the college

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths -Obedience of students who attend classes -Eagerness of students with rural background -Active participation of students in departmental as well as college affairs -Regularity & sincerity of teachers Weakness -Random absence of students with rural background -Shortage of teachers & not filling up substantive post -Departmental Library needs to be developed by the college - No administrative staff to handle administrative work of the department -No fund for recurring expenses of the Department

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 217 Opportunities -To fill up the vacant post (substantive) -To appoint guest teachers to provide justified number of classes to students.

Challenges -To make students regular in classes matching study & livelihood - To retain students in higher studies as mostly first generation learners -Retention of female students restricted due to early marriage

Future Plan -Increase in number of students in Honours course -Improve departmental library -To fill up substantive post of department .

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NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 219 Evaluative Report of Department of JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

1. Name of the Department JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Gen: C/3867/268-Affl. dt. 10.04.2003 with affect from Academic Session 2001-2003 in Self Financing Mode. Then Journalism (Genl.) converted from Self-financing with effect from the session 2008-2009. Date of Permanent Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Registrar/Permission/002/2008-09 of WBSU dt. 30.06.2008 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated B.A. GENERAL Masters; Integrated PhD, etc.) (JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION AS GENERAL SUBJECT) ( Affiliated to WBSU )

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses  DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHIC VIDEO and department involved PRODUCTION UNDER UGC SPONSORED COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEME  B.VOC IN BROADCAST JOURNALISM UNDER UGC SPONSORED B.VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME  B.VOC IN PRINTING & BOOK PUBLISHING UNDER UGC SPONSORED B.VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME

5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit GENERAL DEGREE COURSE:ANNUAL system (programme wise) (AS PER AFFILIATING UNIVERSITY NORMS) COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEME: SEMESTER B.VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME: SEMESTER/CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM 6. Participation of the department in the Supports in the teaching within the curriculum of the courses offered by other departments Departments of Bengali & English.

7. Courses in collaboration with other Presently Courses are running in collaboration with the universities, industries, foreign Partner Industries: Institutions, etc.  DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHIC VIDEO PRODUCTION UNDER UGC SPONSORED COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHEME  B.VOC IN BROADCAST JOURNALISM UNDER UGC SPONSORED B.VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME  B.VOC IN PRINTING & BOOK PUBLISHING UNDER UGC SPONSORED B.VOC DEGREE PROGRAMME

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9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors Nil Nil

Associate Professors Nil Nil Assistant Professors Nil Nil (Substantive) Assistant Professors 01 01 (Contractual Govt. aided) Assistant Professors Nil Nil (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) Nil Nil

Part time (Management 01 01 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualifica Designation Specialization tion Anirban Basu Roy M.A. Assistant Professor Sports Journalism Chowdhuri (Contractual Govt. aided) International Communication No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 11 years N.A Name Qualification Designation Specialization Epshita Roy M.A. Part time Teacher (Management Photo Journalism Appointee) Sports Journalism

No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 03 years N.A 11. List of senior visiting 1) Samir Goswami, Ex-Chief Public Relation Officer, Eastern faculty Railway, Govt. of India

12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Lectures delivered B.Voc CCS GEN B.Voc CCS GEN B.Voc CCS GEN B.Voc CCS GEN and practical classes handled 60% 60 28% N.A N.A 28% N.A N.A 28 N.A N.A Nil % %

13. Student 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Teacher Ratio UG(General) 256:1 290:1 202:1 326:1

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 221 14. Number of Academic Support Staff (Technical) One (01) and Administrative Staff

15.Qualifica Anirban Basu Roy Chowdhuri Epshita Roy tions of Teaching M.A in Journalism & Mass M.A in Journalism & Mass Faculty Communication, Pursuing PhD Communication /Faculties (Registration Completed after completion of Course Work from Calcutta University) 16. Number of faculty with Sl.No. Name of Title of Project Amount Funding ongoing projects from Faculty Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants 1. Anirban Major Research National Basu Roy Project (MRP) on UGC Chowdhuri “The Portrayal of (As Joint Women’s Images in Rs. Investigator) Bengali 11,44,400/- Newspapers, magazines and advertisements”

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received N.A N.A

18.Research Centre/Facility recognized N.A by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, And Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g)Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j)SJR k)Impact factor l) h-index

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 222 Faculty a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l

Anirban Basu Roy 19 01 02 05 05 11 Chowdhuri

Epshita Roy 08 02 01 05

20. Areas of Consultancy and N.A. Income Generated 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees: i) Paschimbanga Itihas Samsad: 01 ii) Committee for conducting Diploma in Science Journalism conducted by Indian Science News Association and funded by DST, Govt. of India : 01 b) International Committees: None c) Editorial Boards: None

22. Student projects a)Percentage of students who have done B.A Journalism & Mass Communication General in-house projects including Inter- (Compulsory) project in Practical Part – 100% departmental /programme b) Percentage of students placed for Nil for B.A, General Students. projects in organizations outside the But to be applicable for the students of B.Voc and Community institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ College Scheme after acquire a certain level of Skill in Industry/ other agencies concerned trade under the direction of concerned Board of Studies. 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by 1. Nominated a Documentary film of Prof. Anirban Basu Roy faculty and students: Chowdhuri on Sundarban in International Social Communication Film Festival organized by Roopkala Kendro and Govt. of West Bengal. 2. Five Students of Journalism (Gen) departments won prizes in quiz competition organized by Vivekananda College, Thakurpukur in 2013. 3. Documentary film made by Pritam Pal, selected for screening by Zee Bangla. 4. Two Photographs of Abhinaba Bhattyachaya (Student of Community College Scheme) selected for Photo Exhibition. 24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the Department Dignitary Status Dr. Prof. Tapati Basu. Head, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Calcutta Mr. Chandi Lahiri. Eminent Cartoonist Mr. Arjun Chakroborty. Eminent Actor Smt. Monideepa Banerjee. Correspondent, NDTV

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 223 Mr. Rajat Roy Chowdhuri. Anchor & Reporter,Ex-employee of Khas Khabor, Kolkata TV, Presently Director, Bangla Time Channel

Mr. Suman Mukhopadhyay Eminent Dramatist & Film Director Mr. Sujay Dhar. Eastern India Correspondent, Reuters

Smt. Soma A Chatterjee Eminent Film Journalist and Film Reviewer

Mr. Kamal Bhattyachaya Ex-Senior Editor, Sambad Pratidin

Mr. Soudhriti Bhawani, Reporter, Hindustan Times

Prof. Mrinal Chatterjee Director and Professor, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal, Orissa Prof. Raghavendra Mishra Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Silchar University, Assam Dr. Jayanta Basu Faculty Member of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta, Eminent Environmental Journalist, The Telegraph Mr. Atanu Pal, Eminent Still Photographer (National Geography Award Winner) Prof. Subir Ghosh. Faculty Member, IIMC, Dhenkanal, Orissa Dr. Biplab Louha Chowdhury, Professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Viswa Bharati University Prof. Rajesh Das. Head, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Burdwan University Dr. Sabyasachi Chattopadhyay. Associate Professor, Kalyani University

Mr. Jayanta Shaw. Chief Photographer, Ei-Samay, Times of India Dr. Indrani Raha. Head, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Muralidhar Girls’ College. Dr. Manas Pratim Das. Programme Producer and Programme Executive, Science Department, FM Rainbow, All India Radio, Kolkata. Smt. Susmita Mondal. Assistant Director, News Department, All India Radio, Kolkata Dr. Amit Chakroborty. Ex-Director, All India Radio, Kolkata, Ex-Director, Tara TV, Ex-Director, World Space Radio Station and eminent Science Communicator and Psychologist.

Mr. Subir Halder. Senior Photographer, India Today Group.

Dr. Dipankar Basu. Editor,Scientiphilia.com

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 224 Mr. Samir Goswami. Ex-Chief PRO, Eastern Railway, Govt. of India, Course Coordinator, Development Communication, Roopkala Kendro, Kolkata, Govt. of West Bengal Mr. Biswajit Mukherjee, Ex- Chief Law Officer, West Bengal Pollution Control Board. Dr. Buroshiv Dasgupta. Director, NSHM, Journalism Study Centre.

Mr. Abhijit Dasgupta, Executive Director, Sukriti Production and Ex- Director, Doordarshan Kendro Kolkata Mr. Anjan Basu. Managing Director, Aurora Studio & Eminent Documentary Maker. Mr. Rabindra Sundar De. Award winning Documentary Maker, Producer and Owner of RVC Production.

Mrs. Laura Ungar. Health Reporter, Courier Journal, Kentucky, USA, Instructor, Kentucky University Mrs. Mahasweta Samajdar Editor, Probasi and Karmokhetro Patrika

25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Seminar/Conference/ Programme Title Year Funded By Workshops

National Seminar Media Communication – 2008-2009 UGC Past & Present National Seminar “Tagore in Translation 2010-2011 UGC and Translations of Tagore” National Seminar Juvenile Delinquency in 2011-2012 UGC India- Current Trends National Conference Science Communication 2012-2013 UGC and Media Writing Seminar outside Newspaper Day 2012-13 Department of Information college Celebration and Culture, Govt. of West Bengal State Level Workshop on Rural 2012-13 Jadavpur University and Workshop Journalism Journalists’ Association, South 24 Parganas, Seminar Newspaper Day 2013-14 College Celebration Seminar Newspaper Day 2014-15 College Celebration State Level Seminar World Photography Day 2015-2016 UGC Sponsored Community College Scheme One Day Interactive Communication 2015-2016 UGC Sponsored Session Community College Scheme

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 225 26.Student profile programme/course wise: Journalism and Mass Communication (General) Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Final Pass No. of 1st Received Examination percentage Class

UG UG UG* UG *Number of Admitted students and no. of students appeared at the final Examination do not match as Honours students have not any General Subject at the Final Year. 364 M F 100% N.A

2014-2015 61 65

Applicants 392 72 86 N.A 2013-2014 submitted their 100% application 288 65 36 100% N.A 2012-2013 according to the available subject combinations 320 76 42 100% N.A 2011-2012 27.Diversity of Students Students from the Students from Students from State other states other countries 99% 01% -----

28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available

29.Student progression: Student Progression Against % Enrolled

2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

UG to PG 60% 65% 52% 67%

PG to M.Phil No information available

PG to Ph.D

Ph.D to Post Doctoral

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 226 Employed Campus No information available Selection Other than campus Entrepreneurship/ 15% 13% 10% 12% Self- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities:

Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Yes. One Lecture Hall or Smart Class Room with ICT facility. One Conference cum Projection Room with ICT facility. One Broadcast Studio with Modern Equipments with edit Console One Dubbing Studio/Audio Studio with Modern Equipments, Sound Mixer and edit Console

Computer systems with Printers and One Central Computer Laboratory comprises with 22 Accessories: Computers, one Printer and one Scanner. Another 05 computers in the Departmental Mini Lab with one Printer and Scanner 02 Apple Mac Computers for Studio. Internet connectivity: Yes. For all.

Departmental Library: Books – Central Library contains books relating to Journalism and Mass Communication encompassing the entire syllabus for under graduate course and also subscribes various Vernacular Newspapers and English Newspapers for Journalism Students. Journals : Nil E-data Base: NLIST Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: 03

31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies

2014-15 All eligible students belonging to SC/ST/OBC & Minority Community and only Girl Child receive scholarships from Govt. of West Bengal. Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office.

2013-14

2012-13

2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts :

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 227 Eminent personalities and senior visiting faculties regularly visit the department and interacted with students. Seminars and workshops are organized on regular basis. Seminar/Conference/Workshop details are given in Point 25. Department also arranged many extension programmes for community development using communication skills of the students of Journalism and Mass Communication. 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: The students join the presentations frequently to improve the lecture method. They use the latest equipment (DSLR Camera, Movie Camera, Television, Audio Projecting Machine, Editing Machine etc.) and software to presenting themselves. The department organizes Teacher Exchange Programme in regular interval to cater every aspects of the subject. Students are encouraged to engage in discourses with the teachers. They are asked to read out newspapers on regular basis for up-date of their journalistic skills, ability and current news. To enrich the understanding of curriculum, sometimes the movie based on it is also shown. Students are encouraged to view TV programmes to sharpen their skills and better their understanding of the various linguistic influences on English, Bengali and Hindi. Classes are held where students and teachers engage in active interaction while watching such News based TV programmes in classrooms. The department every year observed Newspaper day for stimulating the students to the world of news.

Our students also engaged in following activities in regular basis:  Project work,  Debate/Group discussion on current news,  Audio visual productions,  Live simulation,  Interaction with media industry experts,  Mock reporting  Production of lab journal and  Blog making etc. 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The NCC cadets from the department actively take part in the social activities taken up by the organization. The NSS students from the department actively take part in the social activities taken up by the organization. Moreover, the students of Journalism and Mass Communication helps NSS to perform their social activities by their active cooperation, documentation and bridging communication between the neighboring community, institution and NSS unit. Apart from this, the students of this department also engaged in various extension activities. They communicated with local fishermen, Gardeners, farmers, - documented their problems, their efficiency and prepared an audio-visual document to help overcome the problems. They even spared sometimes with the distressed residents of old-age homes of North 24 Parganas to bring a little smile in their face. 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strengths  Warm bonding between the students and teachers.  The magnitude of the subject helps the students to enrich. themselves as a good human being and make them up to date.  Dedicated teaching and technical staff  Adequate number of equipment.  Well organized Department with modern accessories and compact studios.  Interaction with eminent personalities in the field of Journalism on a regular basis.

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 228 Weakness  Shortage of regular full time teaching and technical staff.  Considerable numbers of students are coming from weaker socio- economic background and therefore they can’t afford modern equipments.  Non-availability of useful text books and reference books in the market.

Opportunities  To inculcate learning among a large number of students coming from vast areas surrounding the college.  Despite being a new subject a large number of students are opting for it.  Good infrastructure

Challenges  Preparing the students for the job market.  To maintain academic standard.  To prepare the students for job oriented examinations in future.  To elevate the academic standard of the students coming from economically weak background. Future Plan  To arrange seminars/workshops/ conferences/hands on training for students’ benefit.  To encourage the students for engaging them in project works,  To improve the quality of departmental library.  To introduce PG Course in Journalism and Mass Communication either in regular or Distance Mode.  To develop a Communication Resource Centre for community development.  To establish a Community Radio/Television centre.  Resource generation from infrastructure like Studios, Projection cum Conference Room and using the resource for the betterment of the students.  To create a placement strategy and entrepreneurship development programme.

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229 Evaluative Report of Department of MATHEMATICS

1. Name of the Department MATHEMATICS 2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: HONOURS: C/3867/268-Affl. 10.04.2003 GENERAL: C/241-Affl. 18.03.1996 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.Sc. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.Sc. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses Nil and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the Nil courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other Nil universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors Nil Nil

Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors 01 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors Nil Nil (Management As per personal promotion Scheme Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) 02 02 Part time (Management Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Aloke Pal M.Sc, B.Ed, M.Phil, Associate Professor Fluid Mechanics Ph.D No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 19 Years Nil- Dr. Goutam Chowdhury M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant Professor Real Analysis, Complex Analysis No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 15 Years Nil- Bimalendu Sen M.Sc Super Annuated Topology Teacher (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 230 11 Years Nil- Sampa Sen M.Sc, B.Ed Part Time Teacher Complex Analysis (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 04 year Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Not Applicable Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and practical classes handled No information available 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG(Hons) 4:1 6:1 6:1 8:1 14. Number of academic support staff Nil (technical) and administrative staff 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with Ph.D-2, P.G.- 2 DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding a) National b) International funding agencies and No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency grants received: Nil

Nil 17.Departmental projects funded by DST- FIST; Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received Nil Nil

18.Research Centre/Facility recognized by the Nil University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f G h i j k l Dr. Aloke Pal 03 03 Dr. Goutam Chowdhury 10 01 09 Bimalendu Sen Sampa Sen 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL

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21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.: Nil National Committees Nil International Committees Editorial Boards 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies Nil

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students 24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding: Nil 26.Student profile programme/course wise: Honours st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at Pass No. of 1 received the Final percentage Class Examination UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 10 05 07 02 44% 1 2013-14 22 12 02 01 100% 1 2012-13 27 14 03 02 100% 2011-12 52 38 04 01 100% 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students from Students from other the State other states countries 100% One, in 2013-14 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available 29.Student progression Nil Nil Student Progression Against % enrolled Nil 2014-15 Nil2013 -14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG Nil No information available PG to M. Phil Nil PG to PhD Nil PhD to Post Doctoral Employed Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SelfOther than campus - employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 232 Lecture Halls with ICT facility: 01 Computer systems with printers and accessories: 01 Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books –50, Journals -Nil E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Nil 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 1. Special Lecturer topics wise 2. Discussion among students topics wise 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Chalk and talk method  Tutorial classes and Remedial class  Books are given from departmental library  Students are asked to deliver the lecture by chalk and talk method 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  Dedicated teachers  Teachers take extra classes beyond the scheduled time for slow learners.  Well stocked central library Weakness  Most of the students are first generation learners  They are economically very poor  Poor attendance of students  Departmental Library is set up by the specimen given by the publishers  More books are required in the departmental library  No departmental fund for recurring expenses of the Department Opportunities  DepartmentalLack of requisite teachers teaching are verystrength cordial to the students  The well equipped library can be used  All students belonging to SC/ST/Minority receive scholarship from government Challenges  Most of the students are first generation learners. Motivate them to complete degree course.  Maximum portion of the students belong to below poverty line families. Motivate them for establishment through education. Future Plan  Improving the departmental library  Encourage research oriented activities amongst students

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NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 234 Evaluative Report of Department of Physics

1. Name of the Department Physics

2.Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Pass: C/1576/268-Affl. dt 23.10.1997 Honours: Registrar/permission/002/2008-09 dt. 30.06.08

3.Names of Programmes/Courses UG B. Sc. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B. Sc. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD, etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary Mathematics(Honours & courses and departments involved General),Electronics(Gen),Computer Sc.(Hons & Gen),Chemistry (Hons&Gen) 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based Annual credit system(programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the Faculty members teach Electronics (General), courses offered by other departments Computer Science(Analogue electronics and Op- Amp).

7. Courses in collaboration with Nil other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled Professors(Principal) 01 d01 (as Principal) Associate Professors Nil - Asst. Professors 01 01 Asst. 02 01 Professors(Contractual Govt. aided)

Asst. Professors - - (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) 01 - Part time 02 02 (Management Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Dibyendu M.Sc., Ph.D, Principal Spectroscopy Talapatra FICC

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 235 No. of Years of Experience No. of PhD / M.Phil Students guided for the last 4 years

20 years Nil

Jatindranath Gain M.Sc.B.Ed Assistant Professor Electronics No. of Years of Experience No. of PhD / M.Phil Students guided for the last 4 Years

15 years Nil

Dr. Kalyan Brata M.Sc. Ph.D Assistant Professor Particle Physics Chatterjee (Contractual Govt. aided) No. of Years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 5 years Nil

Sanjukta M.Sc. Part time Teacher Radio Physics and Mandal (Management Appointee) Electronics No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 years Nil Bhaswati Debnath M.Sc. Part time Teacher Nuclear Physics (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 Nil Dipankar Sengupta M.Sc. Part time Teacher (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 27 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) No. of Temporary Faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 (5) (3) (2) (2) (0) lectures delivered 26 20 15 10 0

and practical classes 3 3 2 2 0 handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio UG (Hons.) (programme wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010- 11 2:1 2:1 4:1 4:1 5:1

14. Number of academic support staff Technical Staff -2 (technical) and administrative staff Administrative Staff- Nil

15. Qualifications of teaching Ph.D.- 2 , P.G.-4 faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/ PG

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 236 16. Number of faculty with Sl. Name Title of Amount Funding ongoing projects from a) National No. of Project Sanctioned Agency b) International funding agencies faculty and grants received 1 Jatindra Some Studies Rs.90,000/- MRP UGC nath on the effect Gain of Size on Project Various Completed Semiconducto rs Structures used in Device design.

17.Departmental projects Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned funded by DST- FIST; DBT, NIL NIL ICSSR, etc. and grants received NIL NIL 18.Research Centre/Facility NIL recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Dibyendu Talapatra 13 1 8 Jatindranath Gain 9 2 4 8 4 3 1 Dr. Kalyan Brata 2 2 Chatterjee Sanjukta Mandal NI Bhaswati Debnath NIL Dipankar Sengupta NIL 20. Areas of Consultancy andL Income Generated N.A. 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards..

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 237 National 1 (Indian Science Congress) InternationalCommittees 1 (American Association for Science and Technology, AASCIT) EditorialCommittees NIL 22.Boards Student projects NIL a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects includinginter departmental/programme One student is engaged b)Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside in IISER Kolkata for the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies research.

23.Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Student-Pamir Nag 3rd Rank Holder in 2011 in WBSU

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Nil Nil 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Event & Date Funding Agency Not Organised National Seminar 26.Student profile programme/course wise Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of st received Final percentage 1 UG UG ExaminatioUG Class M n F 2014-15 11 6 2 0 100% 0 2013-14 20 13 1 1 100% 0 2012-13 22 12 0 0 0% 0 2011-12 45 31 1 0 0% 0 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students from Students from other the state other countries States

90% 10% Nil 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 No information available

29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 UG to PG 8 7 4 6 PG to M.Phil. - 1 - NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 238 PG to PhD - - - PhD to Post Doctoral - - - Employed Campus selection - - - Other than Entrepreneurship/Secampus - 02 02 lf- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Nil Computer systems with printers and accessories: Computer = 6; Printer = 2 Internet connectivity: Available Software Available: Nil

Departmental Library: Books –50 , Journals -2; E-data Base: e-books Digital courseware: Video lectures for experiments. 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2012-13 2011-12 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2010-11 2009-10

32.Details on student enrichment programmers (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts Published a Wall Magazine on the Prospect of International Year of Light-2015

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Chalk and talk Computer based teaching and learning Participation of seminar organized by other universities Tutorial classes and Remedial class; Interactive learning, Independent learning

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 239 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities Nil

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  Cordial relation between Teachers and students  Percentage of classes taken by the faculty members is around 90%of the class allotted  Teachers take extra classes beyond the scheduled time for slow learners. Weakness  Shortage of sanctioned faculty post from State Govt.  Only one faculty as a substantive post and one in CWTT.

Opportunities  Participation of Teachers in seminars workshop and conferences  Creative thinking of students in the preparation of project, wall magazine, performance in Science day celebration

Challenges  Survey and project based teaching be widened  Special coaching be initiated for out going students seeking admission in different post graduate courses.

Future Plan  Special thrust will be given for preparation of e-content  Preparing the students for project conducted by Govt. of India agencies (DST, CSIR, UGC etc).  To organize seminars and workshop in emerging fields in modern technology.

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Department of Chemistry

Teacher Exchange Teacher Exchange Programme Programme

Departmental Teaching Practical Session by Classes Ex-student

One day State Level Seminar on Inter Recent Trends in Chemistry and Departmental Biology: To ignite young minds Teaching Programme 241

The department was established in 1997 and till 2008, the students were taught in general course only. The B.Sc. Hons. Course was introduced in 2009. At present there are two substantive and four guest faculties in the department. We are in dearth of substantive teaching faculties for a number of years. The space within the department is also not sufficient for taking theory as well as practical classes. Yet, the construction of a separate physical chemistry lab within the department is in progress. However in our department there is no scarcity of glassware, chemicals and equipments to run the practical classes in both Hons. and general courses.

The students, as we get, in our department, are mostly first generation learner with usually a feeble economic background. We are always sympathetic to them in this regard. There is a very healthy teacher-student bonding within our department. The teachers almost always interact with the students. Our objective is not to teach the students chemistry as the subject curriculum only, but to make them aware so that they can correlate chemistry to the welfare of the society. 242

Evaluative Report of Department of Chemistry

1. Name of the Department Chemistry

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Pass: C/1576/268-Affl. dt. 23.10.1997 Honours: Registrar/permission/002/2008-09 dt. 30.06.2008

3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B. Sc. Honours Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B. Sc. General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses NA and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the Nil courses offered by other departments

7. Courses in collaboration with other NA universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes NA discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors Nil -

Associate Professors 1 1 Asst. Professors 1 1 (Substantive) Asst. Professors - - (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors - - (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) - -

Part time (Management 4 4 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Sunanda Haldar M.Sc, Ph.D Associate Professor Organic Chemistry

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 243 No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 15 Years Nil Dr. Mrinal Sarkar M.Sc, Ph.D Assistant Professor Analytical Chemistry No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 5 Years Nil Somraj Das M.Sc Part time Teacher Organic Chemistry (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 Years Nil Amit Ghosh M.Sc Part time Teacher Physical Chemistry (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 2 Years Nil Bappa Mollya M.Sc Part time Teacher Inorganic Chemistry (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 3 Months Nil Srijeeta Talukder M.Sc Part time Teacher Physical Chemistry (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 1 Years Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

Lectures delivered and 56% 48% 45% 45% practical classes handled

13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 wise) UG(Hons) 2:1 2:1 3:1 5:1

14. Number of academic 2 (substantive) + One Management Appointee support staff (technical) and 15.administrative Qualifications staff of teaching Ph.D → 3 faculty with P.G. → 3 DDDSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing Sl.No Name of Title of Amount Funding projects from Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding 1 Dr. Synthesis & Rs.1 lakh UGC- agencies and grants received Sunanda reaction of New Haldar Nitrogen Delhi Heterocycles

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and Nil Sanctioned grants received

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 244 18.Research Centre/Facility recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Sunanda Haldar 5 1 2 2 Dr. Mrinal Sarkar 7 7 25 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated N.A. 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards. National Committees Nil International Committees Nil Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects NA a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Student awarded CSIR-Fellowship: Pulak Naskar

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department Dignitary Status Prof. Gurunath Mukherjee Retired Sir Rash Behari Ghosh Professor of Chemistry University of Calcutta. Prof. Ashutosh Ghosh Dept. of Chemistry, University of Calcutta.

Dr. Chandra Kanta Banerjee Dept. of Chemistry, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara. 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College 245 UGC sponsored One day State Level Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemistry and Biology: To ignite young minds in collaboration with West Bengal State University on 10th February, 2012. 26.Student profile programme/course wise: Chemistry Honours st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received Final percentage Class UG UG ExaminationUG UG M F 2014-15 13 08 2 0 100 1 2013-14 17 10 2 0 50 0 2012-13 23 15 2 0 100 0 2011-12 27 17 2 0 100 0 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from countries 100% other- - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET - - - 01 - - - - 29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG 50% - - 100% PG to MPhil PG to PhD - - - 50% PhD to Post Doctoral Employed Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SelfOther than campus - employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Nil Computer systems with printers and accessories: 1 Computer and 1 Printer Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books –77, Journals -01 E-data Base: N-LIST Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: One 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2012-13 2011-12

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 246 32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts Nil 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

Use of molecular models and LCD projector during lecture session. 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities We arrange demonstration experiments for the local high school students for their scientific awareness every year on science day (February 28). 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths There is a good co-ordination among the teachers of the Department and a cordial relationship among the teachers and the students. As a result, our students qualify for different national and state level competitive exams, like NET, GATE, JAM, SET, SSC etc. One student is pursuing Ph.D. at University of Calcutta, Kolkata.

Weakness In our Department there is no permanent faculty with Physical Chemistry specialization. Hence the students suffer in their theoretical as well as practical classes, though the faculty members try their best to overcome the problem. Opportunities The department has planned to extend its academic support to the local school students to motivate them for opting higher education in basic sciences.

Challenges In the changing scenario of the society there is an urge to opt for technical studies, it is our challenge to inspire the students so that they can be interested in fundamental areas of science and continue their studies. Most of our students come from financially weak families; hence there is a constant fear of drop-out. It is a challenge for the teachers to mobilize the students so that they continue and finish their course and encourage them for higher studies and research.

Future Plan Separate spaces for class room and laboratory. Formation of well equipped Physical Chemistry lab, introduction of Green Method in the laboratory management.

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Department

Computer Science

“Technical Competence with a Futuristic Outlook” 248

Evaluative Report of Department of Computer Science

1. Name of the Department Computer Science

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Gen: C/1576/268-Affl. dt. 23.10.1997 Honours: C/2020A/268-Affl. dt. 10.09.2001 3. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, PhD, UG B. Sc. Hons & Gen ( Affiliated to WBSU ) Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses UGC Sponsored Community College Scheme ( CCS ) and departments involved Course : Web Design & Development 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the Supports in the teaching within the curriculum of the courses offered by other departments Departments Physics, Mathematics & Commerce(I.T)

7. Courses in collaboration with other NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes NIL discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors NIL -

Associate Professors NIL -

Asst. Professors 02 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors 02 02 (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors NIL NIL (Management Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) NIL NIL

As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Management 01 01 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Papri Saha M.Tech.,Ph.D Assistant Professor Quantum Information and Computation No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 09 NIL

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 249 Lakshmi Kanta Rana M.C.A Assistant Professor Image Processing (Contractual Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 10 NIL Debasish Chatterjee M.Sc., M.E. Assistant Professor (Contractual Data mining Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years yyyyyears44years 08 NIL

Pradipta Roy M.Sc.,M.Tech. Part time (Management DNA Computing Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 08 NIL 11. List of senior visiting faculty Dr. Kaushik Roy, Professor, West Bengal State University 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and 20% 20% 20% 20% practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG(Hons) 6:1 8:1 11:1 12:1 14. Number of academic support 01 staff (technical) and administrative staff 15. Qualifications of teaching Ph.D.-1, M.Tech. – 1, M.E.-1, M.C.A. -1 faculty 16.DSc Number /D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG of faculty with ongoing projects Sl.No. Name of Title of Amount Funding from Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received National Dr. Papri Study of Rs. UGC Saha non- 1,84,000/- classical correlations in quantum information science. 17.Departmental projects funded by DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned received NIL NIL 18.Research Centre/Facility recognized by the University NIL

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 250 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty (Including Conference & Journal Publications) b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, DBLP, Academics Journal Database, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index

Faculty a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Papri Saha 4 2 1 2 Lakshmi Kanta Rana 1 Debasish Chatterjee 1 Pradipta Roy 6 2 1 1 1 20. Areas of Consultancy NIL and Income Generated 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards.

National Committees NIL

International Committees NIL Editorial Boards NIL 22. Student projects a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including 100 % (as per course inter departmental/programme curriculum) b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside NIL the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: NIL 24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department

Dignitary Status Prof. Dr. Kaushik Roy Professor, Dept. of Computer Science, West Bengal State University Dr. Sarbani Roy Associate Professor, Dept. of CSE, Jadavpur University Dr. Indrajit Bhattacharya Assistant Professor, Dept. of CSE, Kalyani Govt. Engineering College. Prof. Arup Kumar Bhattacharya Assistant Professor, RCC Institute of Information Technology.

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 251 Prof. Soumen Mukherjee Assistant Professor, RCC Institute of Information Technology.

25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Event & Date Funding Agency One Day Seminar Mobile App Development with Web Technologies and Android Specialization, College 10th December,2015 26.Student profile programme / course wise: Computer Science (Honours)

Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass st received Final Examination percentage No. of 1 Class

UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 13 10 05 01 83 02 2013-14 10 05 17 00 47 01 2012-13 11 07 15 00 73 03 2011-12 26 15 16 00 100 01

27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from countries other States 99 % 0% 1 % (Bangladesh) 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.

2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JECA NET JECA NET JECA NET JECA NET 02 NIL 03 NIL 02 NIL 01 NIL 29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG 80 80 80 70 PG to MPhil NIL NIL NIL NIL PG to PhD NIL NIL NIL NIL PhD to Post Doctoral NIL NIL NIL NIL Employed NIL NIL NIL NIL Campus selection Other than campus 6 4 5 4 Entrepreneurship/Self- 5 5 2 7 employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities

Lecture Halls with ICT facility: 02

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Computer systems with printers and accessories:

Equipment Number Hardware Software Desktop Computer 37 Windows 7 (Professional) 15 User Printer (Laser Jet) 07 Oracle 11 G standard edition for 15 User Windows Printer (Laser Jet) Color 01 Quick Heal Admin Console (1 15 User year) Scanner 01 Antivirus Kaspersky 15 User LCD Projector 02 Projection Screen 01 8085 Microprocessor trainer kit 15 Wireless Router 02 Wireless USB adapter 15

Internet connectivity: Available ( Wi-Fi Enabled Laboratory) Departmental Library: books & articles – 67 E-data Base: NLIST Digital courseware: NIL UG, core & complementary Labs: 04

31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts 1. One Day departmental Seminar - 01 (2015) 2. Special Lectures – 03 (2015) 3. Departmental Seminar – As per UG Curriculum during 2011-2015

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:  Independent learning: Individual Seminar, Software Assignment, Hardware Assignment  Interactive Learning : Viva-Voce, Debate, Quiz  Collaborative Learning: Group Seminar, Project Work as per UG curriculum  Practical Session, Remedial Coaching,  Lab oriented workshop, Continuous evaluation.

34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 253  Awareness Programme on Software Development Skill for High School Students.  Department associated with Community Development through Community College Scheme.

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  The department is proud to groom the first generation learners who are keen to study and acquire knowledge in Computer Science.  The departmental laboratories (both Hardware and Software) are well equipped with up-to-date facilities that facilitate the concerned students.  The average performance of the students is good.  The department is in interaction with eminent faculties of other institutes/ universities of national / International repute.  The department conducts Workshop and Student Seminar on a regular basis.  The teachers and students share a healthy relationship.

Weakness  Shortage of sanctioned faculty post from State Govt.

Opportunities  The students of this department are getting job opportunities in various software industries.  The students of this department are getting reference books, articles, free software, etc from the departmental Library.  The department motivates the students in project works using current technologies, which enables the students to get acquired with current trends in Industries/Research Institutions.

Challenges  To make publication with ISBN/ISSN number of the department  Gradual decrease in student admission.

Future Plan  To introduce P.G. course  Preparing students for projects in organizations outside the Institution i.e., in Research Laboratories, Industries, other Agencies, etc.

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NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 255 Evaluative Report of Department of Botany

1. Name of the Department Botany

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: C/2198/268-Affl dated 10/09/2002

3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B. Sc. General Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD, etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses None and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in the None courses offered by other departments

7. Courses in collaboration with other None universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.

8. Details of courses/ programmes None discontinued (if any) with reasons

9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors

Associate Professors Asst. Professors 01 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors 01 01 (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided)

Part time (Management Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Inamul Haque Ph.D Assistant Professor Plant physiology, biochemistry & plant molecular biology No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 Years

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 256 5 - Dr. Goutam Mukherjee Ph.D Assistant Professor Plant physiology & (Contractual Govt. Biochemistry aided) No of years of Experience No. of PhD Students guided for the last 4 years 10 -

Lectures delivered ------and practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 wise) UG(Hons) ------UG(Gen) 15:1 18:1 16:1 17:1 14. Number of academic 01 ((Management support staff (technical) Appointee) and administrative staff 15. Qualifications of teaching Ph.D-02 faculty with 16. NumberDSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/ of faculty with ongoing Sl.No. Name Title of Amount Funding projectsPG from of Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding Faculty agencies and grants received ------

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and -- -- grants received -- -- 18.Research Centre/Facility -- recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 257 e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index

Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Inamul Haque 3 3 3 2.654 1.804 5.632 4 Dr.Goutam 2 2 2 1.12 0.51 3 Mukherjee

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.. National Committees Nil International Nil EditorialCommittees Boards Nil 22. Student projects N.A. a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects includingInter departmental/programme N.A. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Nil

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: Nil Dignitary Status -- --

-- --

------25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding UGC sponsored state level seminar entitled ‘Recent trends in chemistry and biology: To ignite young minds’ dated 10/02/2012 in collaboration with Dept of Zoology, WBSU.

26.Student profile programme/course wise: st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received Final percentage Class UG UG ExaminationUG UG M F 2014-15 18 12 4 1 100 2013-14 26 23 7 0 100

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 258 2012-13 14 13 10 1 91 2011-12 15 11 8 3 54 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from countries other States 100% - - 28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. Nil 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET Not Applicable 29.Student progression -- -- Student Progression Against % enrolled -- 2014-15 --201 3-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG ------2 --PG to MPhil ------PG to PhD ------PhD to Post Doctoral ------Employed ------Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SeOther than campus ------lf- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Nil Computer systems with printers and accessories: 2 computers and 1 printer Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books – Nil; Journals - Nil E-data Base: Nil Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: Yes 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies 2014-15 2013-14 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts Nil 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 259  Increased use of computer and internet based methods and demonstration  Short and informative educational and topic oriented videos/tutorials which are available on the internet  Providing study material to students  Field study 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities

Yearly educational visit to the AJC-Indian Botanic Gardens, and medicinal garden which is present in the premises. 35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

Strengths  Healthy student-teacher relationship, an environment for asking questions is promoted  Teachers are capable of using modern computer based teaching and learning methodology  Although, the number of students in our department is low, the scientific aptitutde and reasoning among the learners is significant

Weakness  Absence of honours course in the department  Inadequate infrastructure  Low number of students

Opportunities  Financial assistance available to students from minority community and economically backward classes from the Government of West Bengal and our college

Challenges  Development of ICT facility

Future Plan  Introduction of honours course in the department  Infrastructure development for both laboratory and theoretical classes  Increase interaction with nearby schools to promote the college and department

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NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 261 Evaluative Report of Department of Zoology

1. Name of the Department Zoology 2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: C/2198/268-Affl dt: 10/09/2002

3. Names of Programmes / Courses Offered UG B.Sc General in Zoology with Botany & (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Chemistry in pass combination Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and NIL departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit Annual system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the NIL courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other NIL universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes NIL discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned and filled Sanctioned Filled Professors

Associate Professors

Asst. Professors 01 01 (Substantive) Asst. Professors (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors As per personal promotion Scheme (Management Appointee) Part time (Govt. aided) Part time (Management 01 01 Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Dr. Rajatendu Banik M.Phil , Ph.D Assistant Professor Fish & Fisheries No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 02 years 08 months - Soumya Sarkar M.Sc Part time Teacher Ecology (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 02 years - 11. List of senior visiting faculty -

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 262 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 Lectures delivered and practical classes handled ------

13. Student Teacher Ratio (programme ) wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 201 1-12 UG(General) 15:2 18:2 6:1 7:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative 01 (Management Appointee) staff 15. Qualifications of teaching faculty Ph.D-01 , PG-01 with DSc/D.Litt/Ph.D/MPhil/PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from Sl. Name of Title of Amount Funding a) National b) International funding agencies No. Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency and grants received ------17.Departmental projects funded by DST- FIST; Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants received ------18.Research Centre/Facility recognized by - the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Rajatendu Banik 05 05 Soumya Sarkar ------

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated NIL 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 263 National Committees NIL International Committees NIL Editorial Boards NIL 22. Student projects N/A a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including Inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the N/A institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Nil

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------25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding UGC sponsored State Level Seminar entitled “Recent trends in Chemistry & BiologyTo ignite young minds” 26.Student profile programme/course wise: Zoology Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1st received Final percentage Class Examination UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 18 12 04 01 100% 2013-14 26 23 07 0 100% 2012-13 14 13 10 01 91% 2011-12 15 11 08 03 54% 2010-11 25 21 01 0 100% 27.Diversity of Students Students from the State Students Students from other from countries other - - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET Not Applicable 29.Student progression ------Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 264 PG to MPhil ------PG to PhD ------PhD to Post Doctoral ------Employed ------Campus selection Other than campus Entrepreneurship/Self------employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: NIL Computer systems with printers and accessories: 1 computer & 1 printer Internet connectivity: Available

Departmental Library: Books, Journals, E-data Base: --- Digital courseware: --- UG, core & complementary Labs: Yes

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts NIL 33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: 1) Increase electronic base class facilities like computer, internet , projector as well as practical oriented class.

2) Introduce Library facilities in the department

3) More field oriented study

34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities Yearly educational tour like :1) Nimpith K.V.K 24 pgs (S) 2)Sundarban Biosphere forest

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 265 Strengths Academic ambience motivates the students for need based learning. Regular personal monitoring at students by the teachers & parent teachers meeting.

Weakness Inadequate of infrastructure in the department & low number of students.

Opportunities The department has planned to extend its academic support to the local institutions & to motivating for opting higher education in basic sciences.

Challenges Price of lab equipments & specimens are ever increasing but to charge the amount from the students is against the vision of the college.

Future Plan 1) Early introduction of honours course in UG level. 2) Year wise separate both theory and practical rooms. 3) Promotes departmental profile by college website.

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1. Name of the Department Electronics

2.Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: Pass : C/4363/268-Affl. Dated-22/07/2003

3.Names of Programmes/Courses UG B. Sc. General Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD, etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary Physics(Hons & Gen), Mathematics (Hons & Gen), courses and departments involved Computer Sc. (Hons & Gen),

5. Annual/ Semester/choice based Annual credit system(programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the Faculty members teach Electronics (General), courses offered by other departments Computer Science(Analogue electronics and Op- Amp)

Associate Professors Nil -

Asst. Professors Nil -

Asst. Professors Nil - (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors Nil - (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) 01 01 Part time 02 02 (Management Appointee)

10. Faculty Profile Name Qualificatio Designation Specialization Bandana Mn .Tech Part Time Teacher Mechatronics Bhowmik (Govt. aided) No. of Years of Experience No. of Ph.D / M.Phil Students guided for the last 4years

NAAC –SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 267 08 Years Nil Indranil Banerjee M.Sc , M.Tech Part time Teacher VLSI & (Management Appointee) Microelectronics No. of Years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years Nil Joydeep M.Sc. Part time Teacher Photonic Crystal Ghatak (Management Appointee) No. of Years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) No. of Temporary Faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 (2) (1) (1) (1) lectures delivered 54 41 39 40

and practical classes handled 45 25 33 30

13. Student Teacher Ratio UG ( Gen) (programme wise) 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11

6:1 10:1 9:1 7:1 12:1

14. Number of academic support staff Technical Staff -1 (technical) and administrative staff Administrative Staff- Nil

15. Qualifications of teaching Nil faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/ PG 16. Number of faculty with ongoing Sl. Name Title of Amount Funding projects from a) National b) International No. of Project Sanctioned Agency funding agencies and grants received faculty

Nil Nil Nil

17.Departmental projects funded by Funding Agency Amount DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and Sanctioned grants received Nil Nil Nil

18.Research Centre/Facility Nil recognized by the University

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Faculty A b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Bandana Bhowmik Nil Indranil Banerjee Nil Joydeep Ghatak Nil 20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated Nil 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.. National Committees Nil International Committees Nil Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme Nil b)Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies

23.Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students Nil

NAAC –SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec.2015 269 26.Student profile programme/course wise Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. received Final percentage of 1st Examination Class UG UG UG M F 2015-16 6 4 2014-15 9 7 7 0 85% 0

2013-14 13 10 4 2 83% 0 2012-13 15 8 3 0 100% 0 2011-12 66% 0 27.Diversity of Students Students Students from Students from other from the other countries state States

29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10

UG to PG No information available PG to M.Phil. PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed Campus selection Other than Entrepreneurship/campus No information available Self- employment

30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Nil Computer systems with printers and accessories: Computer=1 , Printer-1 Internet connectivity: Available Departmental Library: Books –22 Digital courseware: Nil

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32.Details on student enrichment programmers (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts Nil

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths  Cordial relation between Teachers and students  Percentage of classes taken by the faculty members is around 90% of the class allotted  Teachers take extra classes beyond the scheduled time for slow learners Weakness  Shortage of sanctioned faculty post from State Govt.

 Opportunities  Participation of Teachers in seminars workshop and conferences  Creative thinking of students in the preparation of project, wall magazine, performance in Teachers day celebration

Challenges  Survey and project based teaching be widened  Special coaching be initiated for out going students seeking admission in different post graduate courses

Future Plan  Special thrust will be given for preparation of e-content

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Department of Commerce (Looking Beyond Profit)

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Photo Gallery showing various activities of the Department of Commerce

Parent teachers meeting organized by the Commerce department

Bank visit to SBI Akankha branch to gain a real life experience of banking activities was organized by the department of Commerce

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Inter-departmental teacher exchange programme organized by Commerce department along with Economics department where teachers of Commerce department took classes of Economics department and vice versa

A one-day seminar on career counselling was organized in collaboration with EIILM management institute by the dept of Commerce

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One day industry visit which included visit to Bishya Bangla Haat,New Town, a project initiated by the Govt of West Bengal,gave the students a hand on experience of the handloom industry and an insight into the life of rural art and craftsmen of West Bengal was a memorable one

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1. Name of the Department COMMERCE

2. Year of Establishment Date of Affiliation with G.O. NO. & DATE: HONOURS: C/1213/268-Affl. With effect from19.06.2006 GENERAL: C/1141/268-Affl With effect from 24.11.1999 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG B.Com Honours: Accounting & Finance Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, B.Com General Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD, etc.)

4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses Nil and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based Annual credit system (programme wise)

6. Participation of the department in Nil the courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with Nil Other universities, industries, Foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts Sanctioned Filled sanctioned and filled Professors ------

Associate ------Professors Asst. Professors 2 2 (Substantive) Asst. Professors ------(Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors ------(Management As per personal promotion Scheme Appointee) Part time (Govt. 2 2 aided) Part time 1 1 (Management Appointee)

10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization

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Dr. Rajib Lahiri M.Com, Ph.D Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 10 years Nil- Avik Ranjan Roy M.Com, MPhil Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 yrs 6 Nil Manik Sona Roy M.Com Part-Time Teacher Accounting & Finance (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 yrs 15 Nil-

Swarnali M.Com, Cost Part-Time Teacher Costing & Cost Accounting Bandyopadhyay Accountant (Govt. aided) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 yrs 9 Nil Sangita Bag M.Com Part-Time Teacher Accounting & Finance (Management Appointee) No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 yrs 1 Nil- 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 faculty Lectures HONS:20% HONS:20% HONS:15% HONS:15% delivered Gen:10% Gen:10% Gen:10% Gen:10% and practical13. Student Teacher Ratio 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 classes(programme wise) handled UG (Hons) 12:1 18:1 17:1 19:1 14. Number of Nil academic support staff (technical) 15.and Qualifications of PhD- 1, MPhil-1, PG-3 administrativeteaching faculty staff with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/ PG

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16. Number of faculty with Sl.No Name Title of Amount Funding ongoing projects from of Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International Faculty funding agencies and grants received 1. Dr. Minor Rs. UGC Rajib Research 1,11,000/ Lahiri Project on “Problems and Prospects of MSMEs in Howrah District in West Bengal” 17.Departmental projects Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned funded by DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. and grants Nil received

18.Research Nil Centre/Facility recognized 19.by Publicationsthe University: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index

Faculty a b1 b2 c d e f g h i j k l Dr. Rajib Lahiri 4 4 3 2 1 7 Avik Ranjan Roy 14 13 1 1 2 5 Manik Sona Roy 1 Swarnali 1 Bandyopadhyay

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards

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National Committees Nil International Committees Nil Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects 70% students participated a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including in departmental wall Inter departmental/programme magazine

b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations Nil outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies

23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Dr. Dhruba Ranjan Dandapat Professor, Dept. of Commerce, University of Calcutta Dr. Debaprasonna Nandy Director (Research & Journal), Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Dr. Ashish Kumar Sana Reader, Dept. of Commerce, University of Calcutta Dr. Sumita Chakraborty Joint Director (Research), Institute of Cost Accountants of India

Dr. Pranam Dhar Reader, Dept. of Commerce, West Bengal State University Dr. Madhumita Sengupta Deputy Director(CAT), Institute of Cost Accountants of India 25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding

1) UGC sponsored one day state level seminar on “ Impact of Globalisation on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India” held on 6th December, 2012 in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

2) A career counseling programme was organized by the department on 11.12.15 in collaboration with Eastern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (EIILM).

26. Student profile programme/course wise: B.COM Honours st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received Final Examination percentage Class

UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 40 29 21 8 59% 00

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2013-14 55 46 27 8 68% 02

2012-13 70 44 18 7 92% 01 2011-12 76 55 11 9 100% 00 27.Diversity of Students Students from Students Students from other the State from countries B.COM(Hons) 98% other 2% Nil states B.COM(General) 100% Nil 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET No information available 29.Student progression ------Student Progression Against % ------enrolled 2014-15 ------2013 -14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG ------PG to MPhil ------PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral Employed No information available

Campus selection Entrepreneurship/SeOther than campus lf- employment 30.Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: YES Computer systems with printers and accessories: YES Internet connectivity: YES Departmental Library: Books-65, Journals –YES E-data Base: YES Digital courseware: NO UG, core & complementary Labs: YES 31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Period College University Government or other agencies

2014-15 Financial assistance is distributed centrally from the college office. 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar) with external experts

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The department organizes seminars and lectures on topic related to the syllabus as part of enrichment programmes for students.

UGC sponsored one day state level seminar on “Impact of Globalization on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises in India” in collaboration with Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) was held on 6th Dec, 2012.

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: *Traditional Lecture Method. *Remedial coaching classes. *Organising Seminars, career counseling programmes etc. *Special classes, tutorials etc. * Smart Class

34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension Activities. The students and faculty members regularly participate in the Institutional Social Responsibility and Extension Activities organized by the college NSS Unit, which includes organizing blood donation camp, social awareness programme etc. The department has conducted a visit to a nearby branch of SBI to make the students aware about the banking operations and also conducted a study tour to Biswa Bangla Haat, Kolkata to encourage the students to take up projects on micro and small industries.

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:

Strengths 1. Young, energetic and dedicated teachers. 2. Good performance of the students in the final examination. 3. Well stocked central library and access to departmental library 4. Active participation of the students of the department in seminars, workshops, career counseling programs. 5. Separate Information Technology (IT) Laboratory for the students

Weakness 1. Lack of sufficient number of class rooms. 2. Shortage of adequate teaching staff 3. Lack of modern teaching aids 4. Non-availability of Laboratory Assistant in the Information Technology (IT) Laboratory Opportunities 1. Only college offering B.Com (H) course in the locality 2. Well equipped seminar room 3. A significant number of students pursuing professional courses like CA,CMA, MBA etc. Challenges 1. A significant portion of the students are first generation learners and belong to poor financial condition 2. Most of the students are from Bengali medium background and have poor English communication skill 3. Non-availability of sufficient computers with internet connection in the I.T. Laboratory 4. Lack of adequate books in the departmental library

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Future Plan 1. To introduce post graduate course 2. To introduce short term job oriented course in collaboration with the professional bodies 3. To publish departmental journal & magazine.

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Library

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 283 Evaluative Report of LIBRARY

1. Name of the Department LIBRARY

2. Year of Establishment 1997 3. Names of Programmes / Courses UG Offered (UG, PG, MPhil, PhD, Integrated Masters; Integrated PhD,etc.) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses Nil and departments involved 5. Annual/ Semester/choice based credit NA system (programme wise) 6. Participation of the department in the NA courses offered by other departments 7. Courses in collaboration with other Nil universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 8. Details of courses/ programmes Nil discontinued (if any) with reasons 9. Number of teaching posts sanctioned Sanctioned Filled and filled Professors

Associate Professors Asst. Professors/ 01 01 Librarian (Substantive) Asst. Professors (Contractual Govt. aided) Asst. Professors (Management Appointee) As per personal promotion Scheme Part time (Govt. aided) Part time (Management Appointee) 10. Faculty Profile Name Qualification Designation Specialization Avik Roy M.A. (Eng); Librarian Information Seeking MLIS Behaviour and Digital Library No of years of Experience No. of Ph.D Students guided for the last 4 years 1 year and 1 month Nil 11. List of senior visiting faculty Nil 12.Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: (in %) Temporary faculty 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 284 Lectures delivered NA NA NA NA and practical classes handled 13. Student Teacher Ratio 2014-15 2013- 2012-13 2011-12 2010- (programme wise) 14 11 UG(Hons) NA

14. Number of 01, 2 (Management Appointee) academic support staff 15.(technical) Qualifications and of P.G. 01 administrativeteaching facultystaff with 16. NumberDSc/D.Litt of faculty/Ph.D/MPhi with ongoing Sl.No. Name of Title of Amount Funding projectsl/PG from Faculty Project Sanctioned Agency a) National b) International funding agencies and grants Nil received 17.Departmental projects funded Funding Agency Amount Sanctioned by DST- FIST; DBT, ICSSR, etc. Nil and grants received 18.Research Centre/Facility Nil recognized by the University 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty b) Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (b1.national / b2.international) by faculty and students c) Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) d) Monographs

e) Chapter in Books f) Books Edited g) Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers h) Citation Index i) SNIP j) SJR k) Impact factor l) h-index Faculty A b b c d e f g h i j k l Avik Roy 07 041 012 02 02

20. Areas of Consultancy and Income Generated: Nil

21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b)International Committees c)Editorial Boards.. National Committees Nil International Nil Committees NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 285 Editorial Boards Nil 22. Student projects Nil a)Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including

24.List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Dignitary Status Nil

25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Nil

26.Student profile programme/course wise: st Year Applications Admitted Appeared at the Pass No. of 1 received Final percentage Class Examination UG UG UG UG M F 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12

27.Diversity of Students Students from the Students Students from other State from other countries NA - - 28.How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as JAM, NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET JAM NET NA 29.Student progression Student Progression Against % enrolled 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 UG to PG PG to MPhil PG to PhD PhD to Post Doctoral

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Entrepreneurship/Self- employment 30. Details of Infrastructural facilities Lecture Halls with ICT facility: Computer systems with printers and accessories: 4 computers and 3 laser printers; 2 photocopiers Internet connectivity: Available

E-data Base: N-LIST Digital courseware: Nil UG, core & complementary Labs: NA

2012-13 2011-12

32.Details on staff and students enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops / seminar/ Field Visits) 1. Four days User Orientation Programme: Conducted in College Auditorium from 15th Dec. to 18th Dec. 2015; 2. One day Staff Orientation Programme: Visit to Central Library of Jadavpur University of staffs for Field Visit as part of Staff Orientation Programme; 3. One day Staff Orientation Programme: Visit to Nartional Library of India, Kolkata of library staffs for Field Visit as part of Staff Orientation Programme.

33.Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: NA 34.Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities NA

35.SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths 1. Sincerity, approachability and punctuality of staffs 2. Good academic support to the students and staffs of the college 3. Rich collection of books in Central Library 4. Individual guidance to the users to find documents from the library 5. Special attention to the physically challenged and poor, backward class students

NAAC-SSR Derozio Memorial College Dec. 2015 287 Weakness 1. Lack of support staffs 2. More Reference books required in the Central Library 3. Lack of proper financial help to build appropriate infrastructure 4. Most of the students are unaware of library systems 5. No fund to create Digital Library and Institutional Repository Opportunities 1. Physically challenged students and students belonging to minority community avail documents from the library with funds from government 2. Students can access the library for enhancing their knowledge 3. The auditorium with all its facilities can be used for seminars, workshops and orientation programmes Challenges 1. Most of the students being first generation learners it is an immense responsibility to make them understand the value of higher education and library 2. Since many of the students belong to economically backward segments of the society, it is a challenge to pursue them to continue with their education 3. Inspiring students to use and utilize library and information resources more and more by using ICT tools

Future Plan 1. To create Digital Library 2. To organize International Seminar/ Conference/workshops and orientation programmes 3. To provide facilities for e-books 4. To create Institutional Repository 5. To procure e-books and e-journals

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Annexure I Declaration by the Principal

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Annexure III 2(f) & 12(B) Certificate (Under Calcutta University)

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Annexure IV University Affiliation Certificate (West Bengal State University)

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Annexure VII NAAC Quality Profile

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Annexure IX Last UGC Grant Received

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Annexure X Photo Gallery

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Breast Cancer awareness Programme 327

Educational Tour 328

Student Exchange Programme At Viswa Bharati 329

Farewell Programme of 3rd Year Students 330

Observing ‘Vasa Diwas’ on 21st February

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Garden of Our College

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