DEROZIO MEMORIAL COLLEGE 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 1 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.) 2 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