SAINT MARY’S SYRIAN COLLEGE BRAHMAVAR-576 213, DIST. (RE-ACCREDITED B+ GRADE BY THE NAAC)

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL ANNUAL QUALITY ASSURANCE REPORT – 2017-18 Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P.O.Box.No.1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore – 560 072, The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

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PART– A

I. Details of the Institution/Department

1.1 Name of the Institution/Department SAINT MARY‟S SYRIAN COLLEGE, BRAHMAVAR

1.2 Address Line 1 Post Box No.1

Address Line 2 City/Town Brahmavar State Karnataka Pin Code 576213 Institution/Department e-mail address [email protected] Contact Nos. 0820-2561193(Principal) 0820-2561093(Office) Name of the Head of the Institution Prof. M. SREEPADA Tel. No. with STD Code 0820-2561193 Mobile +91 9141792304 Name of the IQAC Co-Ordinator (if any Mr.Robert Rodrigues J at Department Level) Mobile +91 9945432707 IQAC e-mail address (if any at [email protected] Department Level)

1.3 NAAC Track ID KACOGN 11739

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No.& Date EC(SC)22/A&A/23.3 Dated 22-02-2017

1.5 Website Address http://www.smscollege.org

Web-Link of the AQAR http://smscollege.org/wp- content/uploads/2018/12/KACOGN11739_Saint_Marys_Sy rian_College_Brahmavar_Karnataka.pdf

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1.6 Accreditation Details Sl.No Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Validity Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle B 2004 5 Years 2 2nd Cycle B 2.70 2011 5 years 3 3rd Cycle B+ 2.73 2017 5 years

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC 05-09-2005

1.8 AQAR for the year 2017-18

1.9 Details of the previous year‟s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC. ---

1.10 Institutional Status

University (State /Central/Deemed/Private) State Affiliated College Yes Constituent College No Autonomous college of UGC No Regulatory Agency approved Institution(eg No AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI) Type of Institution/Department (Co- Co-education education/ Men /Women) Type of Institution/Department (Urban/Rural/ Rural Tribal) Financial Status(Grant-in-aid/ UGC 2(f) / UGC 12B) UGC2(f)/UGC 12B Grant-in-aid(Grant-in-aid + Self Financing/Totally Self-financing) Grant-in aid +Self Financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme Faculty Yes/No Arts Yes Science No Commerce Yes Law No PEI(Phys edu) No TEI(Edu) No Engineering No Health Science No Management Yes Others(Specify) Bachelor of Computer AApplication(BCA)

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1.12 Name of the Affiliating University : University 1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc Special Status YES/NO Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / No University University with Potential for Excellence No UGC-CPE No DST Star Scheme No UGC-CE No UGC-Special Assistance Programme No DST-FIST No UGC-Innovative PG Programmes No UGC-COP Programmes No Any other (Specify) No

2. IQAC Composition and Activities (if any at department level)

2.1 No. of Teachers 12

2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff 02

2.3 No. of students 02

2.4 No. of Management representatives 04

2.5 No. of Alumni 01

2.6 No. of any other stakeholder and 01 community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists --

2.8 No. of other External Experts --

2.9 Total No. of members 22

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 02

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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders

Meetings Numbers Total No 04 Faculty 02 Non-Teaching Staff 01 Students 0 Alumni 0 Others(PTA) 01

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? No

If yes, mention the amount --

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC(if any at department level)

Institution/Depart Total Nos. International National State ment Level 01 ------01

(ii) Themes

Workshop on Teaching Learning Materials (TLM)

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC(if any at department level) o Yoga-Prayer, News paper reading and practicing of vocabulary building o Workshop on teaching-learning materials o Medicare for teachers-students o Environmental Awareness and sustainable activities, such as celebration of World Earth Day, World Environmental Day Etc. o Workshop on How to face competitive examinations. o Greater focus on ICT based learning o Skill Development Programme.

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2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC (if any at department level)/Outcome

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC (if any at department level) in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *

Plan of Action Achievements Programme on GST was organized in the Organizing seminar on GST NSS camp held at Kavadi.

Department of commerce organized an intercollegiate essay competition on the Department Seminars and Inter- topic-Impact of Social media on Consumers collegiate Competitions. Buying Behavior.

Teachers effectively used ICT and motivated Use of ICT more effectively students to use it. HRD cell conducted placement training Quality enhancement programmes- programmes. College has entered in MOU Personality and career guidance with Whilo-India Pvt. Ltd to provide programme placement training to the students. Annual Renewal Programme for teachers was Orientation Programme for teachers organized. University level Music Competition was organized. Inter-collegiate cultural fest „Tillana was organized. In association with the Nehru Yuva Kendra Udupi. Special Programmes „ Youth competition was organized. Up gradation of qualification of Three teachers completed SLET exams and teachers Two teachers registered for Ph.D

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

See Annexure 1 Provide the details of the action taken.

The draft AQAR 2017-18 was approved by the members unanimously in the meeting of Managing Committee held on 12/10/2018

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PART – B Criterion- 1 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes

Number of Level of the Number of Number of self- Number of value

programmes existing added financing added / Career Programme Oriented Programmes during the year programmes programmes 0 0 0 0 PhD PG 1 0 1 0 UG 4 0 3 8 PG Diploma 0 0 0 0 Advanced Diploma 1 0 1 0 Diploma 1 0 1 0 Certificate 1 0 1 0 Others 0 0 0 0

Total 08 0 07 08

Interdisciplinary 0 0 0 0 Innovative 0 0 0 0

1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options) (ii) Pattern of programmes

Pattern Number of programmes Semester 5 Trimester -- Annual 3

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects in numbers) Alumni Parents Employees Students 

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Mode of Feedback Online Manual  Co-operating schools (for PEI)

We obtain feedback from the students through individual evaluation regarding curriculum. Suggestions from the students are conveyed to the faculty members. Suggestions of parents are also taken into consideration.

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

 As the college is an affiliated college, the teachers who are members of BOS suggest to frame, revise or update the syllabi.  The university sends the copies of syllabi of different streams and courses and they are duly sent to the concerned departments. B.Com,

BA, BCA, Syllabi is revised regularly by the university.

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

NO

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Criterion – II 2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty Asst. Total Professors Associate Professors Others Professors 6 1 5` - -

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.

NIL

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year Asst. Associate Profess Professors Professors ors Others Total

R V R V R V R V R V

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2.4 No. of :

Guest Faculty : 02

Visiting faculty : 05

Temporary faculty : 37

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty Internatio University nal level National level State level level

Attended Seminars/ Workshops 2 -- -- 6

Presented papers 2 11 1 -

Resource Persons - - --- 3

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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the Institution/Department in Teaching and Learning:  Innovative teaching approaches have been introduced by amalgamating theoretical knowledge with practical approaches.  Innovative teaching methods such as activity based learning, problem based learning, project based learning, film shows, book review, survey, role play, puzzles etc. were practiced in class rooms regularly.  Train diversified students to achieve academic excellence.Teacher‟s study materials (soft copy-power point/PDF presentation) are shared with the students.  E-Resource INFLIBNET (Shodha Sindhu) is used by the teachers as learning resource  Use of ICT in teaching learning process.  Teaching faculty and students are encouraged to use latest technology such as L.C.D, internet, NPTEL videos etc., in the teaching process.  Case study Analysis.  Language lab, computer lab and user friendly library helps students for excellence .  Group Discussion  Field Study  Surveys on social and economic impacts on people  To promote creative and innovative spirit, the college organizes college fest as well as sends students to participate in debates, youth festivals and competitions.\  Publishing Konkani news letter and College Magazine where the students can exhibit their creativity.  BCA students have forums where students innovative ideas are used for developing software and create business ideas.  Students are motivated to participate and present papers in national conferences.  Students are encouraged to use E-Books and E-Resources.

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

181 days

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution/Department (for example: Open Book examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions) The Institution is affiliated to Mangalore University, hence Institution follow rules of University examination and evaluation process.

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2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development Member of Board of Study Faculty Curriculum Development workshop 3 ------

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 88%

2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage : Total no. of

Title of the Division

students

Programme

appeared

Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % I Sem 31 48 32 6 -- 87

BCA III Sem 28 21 32 21 3 78 V Sem 29 37 20 24 3 86 BBM V Sem 18 22 22 22 - 66 I Sem 15 26 6 20 6 60 III Sem 21 9 4 38 - 52 B.A I V Sem 21 - 52 23 4 80 B.ComA I Sem 70 74 18 4 1 98 III Sem 78 45 14 11 1 92 V Sem 91 70 17 3 3 94 B.Com B I Sem 75 20 42 24 1 88 III Sem 67 41 31 20 1 95 V Sem 84 36 26 19 9 91 B.Com C I Sem 71 1 4 11 5 22 III Sem 66 12 21 21 15 69 V Sem 75 13 18 24 12 68 M.Com I Sem 9 77 22 - - 100 III Sem 14 71 28 - - 100

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2.12 How does IQAC(if any at department level) Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :

All the Academic Programmes, curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are regularly monitored by IQAC.

The IQAC meets through Staff Council meetings as the staff council members are IQAC members.

 The IQAC prepares a broad blueprint of academic and co-curricular activities  Since members of IQAC are conveners of various Clubs and Associations, IQAC monitors all these programmes.  The Faculty sticks to the College Calendar  The newly recruited faculty members are given an orientation at the beginning of the academic year and FIP programmes are organized under the aegis of IQAC every year.

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted

Refresher courses --

UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme ----

HRD programmes ---

Orientation programmes 49

Faculty exchange programme ---

Staff training conducted by the university --

Staff training conducted by other institutions --

Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. --

Others --

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff Category Number of Number of Number of permanent Number of Permanent Vacant positions filled during positions filled Employees Positions the Year temporarily

Administrative Staff 12 3 - 3

Technical Staff ------1

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Criterion – III 3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC(if any at department level) in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution One of the major goals of IQAC of our institution is to systematize research and inculcate a need to strive towards excellence. Research Writing: IQAC organizes lectures and workshops for students and faculty members to hone their research skills.

IQAC supervises Research Methodology classes conducted in the PG departments.

Research Promotion:

 IQAC provides frequent updates to the faculties on national, international seminars, symposiums, FDPs, and workshops.  T.A and D.A facilities are provided to teachers and students who attend seminars and paper presentation.  Financial incentives are provided to teachers who have completed NET, SLET, M.Phil and Ph.D  Flexibility in time table to attend research course work  OOD facilities are given to the faculty.  Assists faculties to submit their research proposals.  Survey competitions are organized to inculcate interest in the students regarding research.

3.2 Details Regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted

------Number Outlay in Rs. ------

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3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number ------1 Outlay in Rs. ------37500

3.4 Details on research publications International National Others Peer Review Journals ------Non-Peer Review ------Journals

e-Journals ------Conference proceedings 2 4 --

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications: Range --

Average --

h-index --

Nos. in SCOPUS --

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations Duration Name of the Total grant Received

Nature of the Project

Year funding Agency sanctioned

Major projects ------Minor Projects ------Interdisciplinary Projects ------Industry sponsored ------Projects sponsored by the University/ College ------Students research projects

(other than compulsory by the University) ------Any other(Specify) ------Total

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3.7 No. of books published I. With ISBN No. -- II. Without ISBN No -- III.Chapter in Edited Book --

3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from UGC-SAP -- CAS -- DST-FIST -- DPE -- DBT Scheme/funds --

3.9 For colleges Autonomy -- CPE -- DBT Star Scheme -- INSPIRE -- CE -- Any Other (specify) --

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

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3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution/Department Level International National State University College Number ------Sponsoring ------Agencies ------

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 4

3.13 No. of collaborations International -- National -- Any other --

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year --

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3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : From Funding agency -- From Management of University/College -- Total --

3.16 No. of patents received this year: Type of patent Number National Applied Nil Granted Nil International Applied Nil Granted Nil Commercialized Applied Nil Granted Nil

3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows Of the institute in the year

Total International National State University Dist College/Department

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3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution/Department who are Ph. D. Guides -- students registered under them --

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution/Department --

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones) JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other ------

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events: University level State level National level International level 9 ------

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: University level International level State level National level

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-- 42 22 5

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: University level State level National level International level ------

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: University level State level National level International level ------

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized University NSS Any other forum College forum NCC -- -- 11 14 --

3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility Extension activities Institutional Social Responsibility

 Tree Plantation  Procession regarding „clean India‟ movement.  Awareness programmes on Dengue Fever, Eye Donation, Road Safety, Communicable and non communicable diseases.  Practicing Yoga and Meditation.  Disaster Management Program,  Spoken English and personality development programme  Digital Literacy Training  Value Education Workshop  Awareness programmes to encourage the College Community to reduce the use of plastic  Blood Donation Camps  Diabetes and First aid awareness Programme  Awareness programme on prevention of sexual harassment of women  Old Age home visits to inculcate concern among the students towards senior citizens  Skill Development programmes for girls.

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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Fund Total Campus area 7.5 acres -- Management 7.5 acres Class rooms 25 -- Management 25 Laboratories Nil Nil Nil Nil Seminar Halls 02 -- Management /UGC 2

No. of important 01 -- Management 1 equipments purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.

Value of the 1,10,073 -- Management 1,10,073 equipment purchased duringthe year (Rs. in Lakhs)

Others Nil Nil Nil Nil

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Administration has been partially computerized in the college.

Library has been completely computerized enabling students and faculty to access books, journals and reference materials. Library has NLIST and Internet facilities.

4.3 Library services at Department Level: Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 22,708 28,90,951 650 1,25,354 23,358 30,16,305 Reference 1,800 4,38,950 70 62,000 1,870 5,00,950 Books e-Books NLIST 5,900 Renewed 5,900 NLIST 5,900 Journals 22 16,800 01 250 23 17,050 e-Journals NLIST 5,900 Renewed 5,900 NLIST 5,900 Digital NLIST 5,900 Renewed 5,900 NLIST 5,900 Database CD & Video 220 24,306 -- -- 220 24,306 Others ------(specify)

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Internet Browsing Computer Office Departments Others Labs Centres Centres Existing 96 01 Yes 01 0 Yes All 0 Added 05 0 Wi-Fi 0 0 -- -- 0 Total 101 01 Yes 01 0 Yes All 0

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.) Campus Wi-Fi access facilities for students and staff, Projectors are installed in some classrooms. Networking classes (Net sim Network) and language labs for students.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :

i) ICT 0.37 ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 0.50 iii) Equipments 0.28 iv) Others 0.05 v) Total : 1.21

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC(IF ANY AT DEPARTMENT LEVEL) in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services IQAC monitors all the activities of the college in co ordination with management members and students council. 1. Orientation programme for the first year students on reopening day of every academic year. 2. The language lab facility enables students to improve that writing style while dealing with various other linguistic abilities. 3. Women‟s development cell organizes programmes for the overall development of Girl students.

5.2 Efforts made by the Institution/Department for tracking the progression 1. The Alumni Association supports the various activities of the college 2. Convening parents – teachers meeting. 3. Analyzing results and identifying slow learners and advance learners and conducting remedial classes and add on courses. 4. Student mentors programme.

5.3 (a) Total Number of students

UG PG Ph. D. Others Total

Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women Men Women 421 474 03 20 0 0 0 0 424 494

(b) No. of students outside the state

01

(c) No. of international students

In numbers Men 0 Women 0 Total 0

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d) Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total Challenged Challenged

M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

49 47 17 14 9 7 349 426 0 0 424 494 49 47 16 12 8 8 341 362 0 0 414 429

(e) Demand ratio B.Com 1:1 B.A 1:0.33 Dropout % 1.45%

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) No. of students beneficiaries 135

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS State PSC UPSC Others

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5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance 1. College has counselor to address the personal issues of the students. 2. College has HRD cell to provide information regarding career opportunities and preparing students for competitive exams.

No. of students benefitted 140

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Students Number of Students Number of Students Organizations Visited Participated Placed Placed 03 302 17 80

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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

Women‟s forum organizes programmes on gender sensitization. 1. An orientation programme for first year girl students. 2. Awareness programmes on health and hygiene by Dr.Rajalaxmi Gynecologists (A.V.Baliga hospital Udupi) 3. Conducted survey on socio-economic impact of working women

5.9 Students Activities

No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events State/ University level 06 National level -- -- International level

5.9.1 No. of students participated in cultural events State/ University level 63 National level -- -- International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events: sports: State/ University level -- National level -- -- International level

No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events: Cultural: State/ University level -- National level -- -- International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support Number of students Amount 1,04,582-00 Financial support from 84 Institution/Department Financial support from government 401 15,38,472 -00

46 1,24,912-00 Financial support from other sources Number of students who received ------International/National recognitions

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5.11 Student organised / initiatives Fairs:

State/ University level 01 National level -- -- International level

Student organised / initiatives Exhibition: State/ University level -- National level -- -- International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 03

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NIL

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution Vision

“Towards Moulding Sublime Lives”

Mission

The Mission of our college is to provide intellectual nourishment to the student community, irrespective of class, creed and religion and encourage uprightness, a broader perspective, academic excellence, leadership qualities and social commitment so that they rise above parochialism and become responsible citizens.

Ours is a minority institution with a cosmopolitan outlook that intents to serve the society, irrespective of class, creed and religion.

 We want to serve the student community by creating an exciting learning environment where excellence is treasured as a way of life.  Prepare the students to face global competitions and to develop value system among the students.  To encourage the creativity, diversity and innovative ideas among staff and students, in tune with the changing scenario.  Providing students the intellectual nourishment which includes values such as faith in good, moral uprightness, self confidence, sense of justice and respect for society.  The mission aims to achieve the following distinctive objectives.  To provide quality education.  Emphasis on over all development of the students.  Create awareness among the student about their obligations to the society.  To wean the students away from parochialism  To prepare the students to be conscientious in their future lives.

 To strive towards moulding sublime live s; the exalted motto of the college.

6.2 Does the Institution/Department has a management Information System

Yes, Institution has a management Information system.

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6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the Institution/Department for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

 The college is affiliated to Mangalore University. The curriculum is designed by the university.  Faculty members of the college participate in the curriculum development of university through BOS.

6.3.2 Teaching and Learning  The faculty attends seminars, workshops conferences refresher courses for upgrading their teaching skills.  The slow learner is attended specially through remedial classes.  Students who are unable to attend regular class due to official camps like NSS, NCC and Rovers  and Rangers are individually assisted by the faculty to compensate the loss of class.  ICT enabled method of teaching.  Good library facility provided to teachers and students.  Scholarship provided to students.  *Faculty development programmes are conducted every year.  Mentoring and counseling of slow learners are part of teaching and learning process.  Conducting class test, seminars, group discussions, Survey and Assignments, Film Shows etc.  Language lab for B.A (English Optional) students.

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 Two internal assessment tests are conducted and evaluated internally.  There is an examination committee to conduct examinations.  Two semester examination are conducted by the Mangalore University and central evaluation is done.  Tests are conducted for all subjects.  Attendance and Assessment marks are communicated to the parents through parent teachers meeting.

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6.3.4 Research and Development

 Faculty members are supported to pursue research.  Encouraging faculty to organize, attend and present paper at state/national/international conferences and seminars.  Special leave and allowances to attend research workshops to present papers and attend seminars, conferences.

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation  Library administration like issue/return of book is maintained through commercial library software.  Every year, additional volumes of book are added based on the requirements from all the departments.  Every class has one compulsory library hour for the students to access reference books and journals.  Apart from the central library, every department has a departmental library.  All classrooms and each department are enabled with ICT tools.  Computers with internet facility is provided to faculty members and students.

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 There are class teachers to monitor each class.  Faculties are supported financially to attend conferences/ workshop and FDPs conducted outside the institution.  The staff council monitors the activities of various clubs and Associations.  Faculty members participate in university decision-making bodies such as Board of studies, Board of examinations.  Arranging various orientation programmes for the faculty.

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6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

 Based on the vacancy the college advertises in leading news papers for the post in all departments.  The recruitment committee comprises principal and subjects experts to select the candidates.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

Students of BCA., B.Com and M.Com are provided an opportunity for industrial interaction.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

 Admission of the students is made as per the guidelines furnished by Mangalore University.  Wide publicity for admission is given.

6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching & Non Teaching Teaching & Non Teaching

 Travelling Allowance and Registration fees to participants of workshops and seminars  Well furnished staff room.  Computers with internet facility is provided to faculty.  ESI facility  Maternity leave.  Vehicle parking  Canteen facility on nominal price.  Incentives in the form of increment in salary to those who have completed M.Phil, SLET or NET passed.  Provident fund for management staff.

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Students:

 Subsidized Mid day meals to the Students and Free Meals to needy students.  No development fee to I Year B.A students and to the students who have scored 90% and above.  Endowment and other scholarships.

6.5 Total corpus fund generated Nil

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done

Yes

6.7 whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done ? External Internal Audit Type Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes JD Yes Private Administrative Yes JD Yes Private

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declare results within 30 days? For UG Programmes Yes

For PG Programmes Yes

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?

The college is affiliated to Mangalore University and Examinations are conducted by the University.

6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?

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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association  The alumni association is effectively functioning in the college.  Institution conducts Alumni meet every year.

 The Alumni Association supports the activities of the college by rendering financial support and also arranging programs.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

 PTA executive meetings are conducted regularly.

The parents get an opportunity to interact with the faculty to know about their wards performance.  Financial assistance by PTA during the year. College Canteen Rs.1,00,000

Thillana (cultural programme) Rs.10,000

Scholarship Rs.44,100

Rank students Felicitation Rs.6,000

Sports achiever Rs.24,700

Staff seminar Rs.11,948

 PTA is offering financial assistance to some of the activities of the college.  It is actively associated with annual day celebration, annual athletic meets, honoring staff and students for their achievements etc.  PTA is very supportive to the college in implementing discipline.  It gives valuable suggestions during the meetings.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

 College regularly conducts skill development programme for the Administrative staff.

6.14 Initiatives taken by the Institution/Department to make the campus eco- friendly  NCC cadets, NSS Volunteers, Rangers and Rovers have participated in Swatch Bharath Abhiyan  Rain water harvesting pits are maintained by the college office staff.  Eco-Friendly campus.  Use of renewable energy(solar energy)

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices 7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the functioning of the institution. Give details.

 Display of books in library on special occasions such as Independence Day , Republic Day, Dr. B.R Ambedkar Jayanthi, Gandhi Jayanthi, World Yoga Day, World Women‟s Day, Sports Day, Swami Vivekananda Birth Anniversary, World Environment Day, Kargil Vijay Divas, Librarians Day  Extension of free canteen facility to sportspersons and economically backward students.  Language Lab facility for I and II year English optional Students.

7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year.

* Extended free meal to more sportspersons and economically backward students.

* Displayed books on special occasions.

* Continued the language lab facility to 1st and 2nd year English optional students.

7.3(a) Give two Best Practices of the Institution/Department (Annexure ‘II’)

1. Display of books on special Occasions.

2. Women‟s forum

See ANEXURE II

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection.

Environmental Awareness Programs by NSS and NCC such as processions, rallies regarding issues.

 Rain Water Harvesting.  Solar Lamps  Demonstration regarding Disaster Management, Rain Water Harvesting.  Organising extension outreach activities to create environmental awareness on agriculture.  Celebration of Vanamahotsava by Planting sapling  Ban on Tobacco products on campus.

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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes/ No

YES NO 

7.6 Any other relevant information the Institution/Department wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis) Strengths:  Green, Eco-friendly campus  Close access to NH 66  Ladies Hostel  HRD Cell  Ample opportunities to participate in programs and competitions organized by Clubs and Associations for overall personality development  Good results in University Examinations with ranks in BA.B.Com &M.Com  CCTV for better administration  Extension of free food in canteen for more sports students and other economically backward students  Anti – Women Harassment Cell for the Prevention of harassment of Women  Martial Arts Association – unique facility provided by the college  Summer Coaching Camps in Sports and Athletics for students of nearby institutions  Encouragement to indoor and outdoor sports and games  Organising University Level sporting events  Celebrating National Festivals  Community Oriented Programs  Regular IQAC and Staff Council Meetings  Institutional and Individual Evaluation by the students  More Information and Communication technology in teaching  Well Equipped and User –friendly library  Active Alumnae and parent Teacher Association  Survey and Projects by students

Weakness:

 Decline in number of aided staff  Decrease in enrolment for BA,BCA and BBM  Lack of exposure because a large number of students come from rural areas  Financial Constraints

Opportunities:

 Training Programs to make them employable and enable them to face the challenges of today‟s highly competitive world  Imparting Computer and Language Skills

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Threats:

 More number of government colleges in the neighbor hood  Diversion due to Social Medias

8. Plans of Institution/Department for next year  More Skill oriented programmed.  Enhancing the clubs and associations activities.  Organising more sporting activities.  Improving the library services.  Extending free canteen facilities to more sports students and economically backward students.  Conducting more programmes for students.

Name Mr Robert Rodrigues J ______Name Prof M Sreepada ______

______Signature of the Coordinator Signature of the Chairperson

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ANNEXURE 1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2017 - 18 July 2017

1 Students‟ Council Election

2 Students‟ Council Inauguration

3 Orientation Programme for Students‟ Council member

4 NSS Leadership Training programme

5 NSS Shramadana

6 NCC- “Kargil Vijay Divas” Celebration

7 Health Awareness programme

8 Women‟s Forum – Orientation Programme for First year girls( Personal Counselling)

9 Rovers & Rangers – Orientation

10 Rovers & Rangers – One Day Camp “Ondu Hejje Krushiya Kadege”

11 Rovers & Rangers – Two Days Training Camp

August 2017

1 NCC, NSS, Students‟ Council – Blood Donation

2 NCC- Diabetes Awareness Programme

3 NCC- Talk on Communal Harmony

4 NCC- First Aid Awareness Programme

5 NSS Personality development programmes through lecturers

6 Independence Day

7 NSS Jatha about “Swaccha Bharath”

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8 Literary Club – Release of College Magazine “SPANDANA”

9 Literary Club – Talk on „English Language and Literature‟

10 Tulu Sangha – „Tulu Minadana‟ Cultural Competition

11 Club – Basic Training

12 Women‟s Forum – Health and Hygiene programme

13 Women‟s Forum- Lecture on Life Values

14 Konkani Association – Konkani Manyata Divas

15 Students‟ Council – Talents Day

16 Rovers & Rangers – Quit India Day Celebration

17 Rovers & Rangers - Cleaning Programme

18 Rovers & Rangers - Industrial Visit

19 Fine Arts Club- Inter-Collegiate Music Competition

September 2017

1 NCC- “Swaccha Bharath ”- Shramadana and Poster making Competition

2 NCC- Blood Donation Camp

3 NSS – Shramadana

4 NSS – Personality Development Programme

5 NSS – Exhibition of Medicinal Plants and Coastal foods of Monsoon Period

6 Literary Club – Talk by some available literary figure

7 Tulu Sangha – Publication of a Book in Association with Tulu Koota Udupi

8 Women‟s Forum – Survey on Working women

9 Dr Shivaram Karanth Fine Arts Club – A musical concert

10 Dr Shivaram Karanth Fine Arts Club – Camping cleaning

11 Konkani Association – Release of News letter „Tavan-ani-Lharah

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12 Rovers & Rangers – Nipun Examination Camp

13 Rovers & Rangers – Pravesh Exam, All Faith Prayer

14 Rovers & Rangers – Cleaning Programme at Shravanabelagola

15 NCC – Blood Donation

October 2017

1 NSS – Shramadana

2 Yakshagana Club – Prasanga Practice

3 Rovers & Rangers – Pravesh Exam preparation

November 2017

1 Sports & Games- Selection Trials and Camps of Men and Women Cricket Team

2 NSS – Shramadana

3 NCC- NCC Day Celebration

4 Yakshagana Club – Prasanga Practice

5 Rovers & Rangers – Pravesh Exam preparation

December 2017

1 NSS – Special Camp

2 Drama Club – Stage Drama for competition

3 Yakshagana Club – Prasanga Practice

4 Rovers & Rangers – Paryaya Tulasi Plantation Camp

5 Sports & Games – Mangalore University Men & Women Selection & Coaching Camp.

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January 2018

1 NSS – Shramadana

2 NSS –Personality Development Programme

3 Rovers & Rangers- Survival Camp at

4 Literary Club – Talk on Debating Skills

5 Literary Club – Talk on „Hindi Language and Literature‟

6 Republic Day Celebration

7 Fine Arts – Yakshagana Talamaddale Programme on Republic Day

8 Tulu Sangha – Cultural Competitions

9 Women‟s Forum – Hands on Skills- Training on Handicrafts

10 Sports & Games Club – Inter Collegiate Men‟s Cricket Tournament

February 2018

1 NSS – Rural Sports encouragement Programmes

2 Literary Club – Quiz Competitions

3 Rovers & Rangers- Paryaya Service Camp

4 Tulu Sangha – Competitions

5 Women‟s Forum – Essay Writing Competition

6 Fine Arts – Inter Collegiate Music Competition

7 Fine Arts – College level Music Competitions

8 Konkani Association – „Konkani Shikayan‟ programme and competitions

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March 2018

1 NSS – Visit to Oldage Home and Orphanage

2 NSS – Shramadana

3 Drama – Drame to be staged on College Day

4 Yakshagana Club – Yakshagana Show on Council Day

5 Women‟s Club – Speech on Women‟s Day

6 Women‟s Club – Competitions

7 Students‟ Council – Council Day Celebrations

8 NCC – Blood Donation

9 Sports & Games- MUIC Tennis Tournament (Men and Women)

10 Sports & Games- MUIC Women‟s Cricket Tournament

11 Sports & Games- MUIC Staff Cricket Tournament

12 Sports & Games- MUIC Staff Tennis Tournament

Principal

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ANNEXURE II

BEST PRACTICES

1.Display of books on special occasions.

Objectives :

 To create awareness among the students about the Library resources.  To motivate the students to make use of Library resources.  To enhance the information and knowledge of the students.

The Context : To create awareness among the students regarding Library resources and there by enhance their knowledge.

The Practice:

 Inspite of space and financial constraints, the library functions properly and helps a large number of students.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required :

 Financial constraints.

 Shortage of Resources.

 This best practice needs display rack or table for displaying the books.

Notes (optional):

Displaying of Books on special occasions help in creating awareness among the students. This practice can be adopted by other institutions.

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2.Women‟s Forum

Objectives: the main objective of women‟s Forum is to create an awareness regarding their rights, the opportunity available to them and there by inculcating values in them to fulfill their aims an talks are organized for the purpose.

The Context: Most of our girl students come from rural background and therefore they don‟t have enough exposure to the issues concerning women. The forum tries to make them aware of the challenges faced by women today.

The practice: The forum regularly organizes talks on issues related to women such as health and hygiene, legal awareness. The forum also organizes programmes on skill development and crafts. These programmes are organized with the intension of enabling the students in doing something on their own and become financially independent in future.

Limitations: Most students are from rural and economically backward classes. Their exposure to the challenges and opportunities regarding women is limited. As they come from interior places it is difficult to make them stay after the college hours. There are financial constraints also.

Evidence of success: The forum has created awareness among the girl students regarding their rights and opportunities available to them. They have more exposure and skill development programmes have been organized to them.

Problems Encountered and Resources Required: Students from rural background are facing financial constraints and transportation problems also.

Notes (Optional): The forum conducts essay competitions on topics related to women in three

languages – English, Hindi and . This helps them to develop their skill. This can be

implemented in other institutions.

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