KCTBS Annual Report
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ANNUAL REPORT 2014 - 15 About Us About KCT.BS KCT Business School is a hub for nurturing business leaders and entrepreneurs who make an impact on the society. The ecosystem of the Business School promotes managerial excellence, entrepreneurial learning and discovery among the students, who challenge the status quo and change the way business is done and society is evolving. It fosters the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship by providing the tools, experiences and connections that will shape success stories of the students. KCT Business School is a vibrant unit of the large conglomerate – The Sakthi group making their presence in industries such as sugars, auto components, power, transport, soya, distillery services, finance, wind mill, dairy and education. The flagship Institution of Sakthi group, Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), its magnificent campus and the edifice, enormous reputation, robust departments and more were all born out of the vision and dedicated efforts of the Founder Chairman Dr. N. Mahalingam. KCT, a leading Engineering College in Tamilnadu, offers 13 graduate and 14 masters programs. Institution has 16 academic departments and 9 research centres. KCT Business School (KCT.BS) born out of a rich legacy, strong vision and great commitment was established in 2005 and is located in the 150 acres of KCT campus About KCT Kumaraguru college of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore is a private Engineering College started in 1984 under the auspices of Ramanandha Adigalar Foundation, a charitable educational trust of Sakthi Group. It is situated in 150 acres in the IT corridor of Coimbatore which in many ways was a front runner in the eco system. Currently the college, as an autonomous institution affiliated to the Anna University, offers 13 undergraduate (B.E., B.Tech.) and 14 post-graduate (M.E., M.Tech., MCA, MBA)programs of study. There are 6150 students on roll, 397 Dedicated Facultys, 150 Acres of Green Campus, 98%of Placements every year, 90 lakhs worth Scholarships to the toppers every year, MoU's with more than 50corporate, CALLHUB Language Lab to improve Communication Skills, 8 Centers of Excellence, Library with more than 90,000 Books, 450 Journals, 2000 Online Journals, 80 Mbps Internet Connectivity, 35 Clubs and Associations, 4,200 Trees in Campus, Wifi Connectivity in whole campus, Separate Hostel for 1700 Boys and 1100 Girls, Medical Centre with 10 Beds and Ambulance, 24 Hour Doctor, Nurse on Call, Student Book Store & Stationary Shop, Integrated Waste Water Treatment Plant, Herbal Garden, Safe and Pure Drinking Water Facility, Dhyana Mandapam for Meditation, Mahatma Gandhi Study Centre, Vivekananda Study Centre, Open Grounds for Football, Cricket, Basketball and Athletics, Indoor Games Complex for Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton and Table Tennis, Cafeteria, Food Court, Bakery and Coffee Shops, Post Office & Courier Facility, 165 State-of-the-Art Laboratories, International Collaboration with 25 International Universities. CONTENTS 02 - 05 About Us Vision 2020 I Our Values I Governance I KCT.BS Rankings & Reviews In 2014-15 I Key Performance Indicators I High Impact Program 06 - 11 Strategic Imperative 1: Academics New Curriculum Canvas I Learning Made Interesting & Relevant I Recognition Of Star Academic Performers I Research 11 - 13 Strategic Imperative 2: People Resources Full Time Faculty I Faculty Achievements I Performance Planning & Development I Peer Learning & Collegiality Performance Assessment 14 - 19 Strategic Imperative 3: Student Services Students Programs I Students' Forums I Students' Leagues I Students' Achievements I Student Placements And Careers 20 Strategic Imperative 4: Infrastructure Space & Facilities I Digital Campus I Library 21 - 26 Strategic Imperative 5: Collaboration Industry Connects I Development Programs For Industry I Global Connects I Alumni Connects I Academia Connects 27 - 28 Strategic Imperative 6: Outreach KCT Business School aspires to become the knowledge hive for Vision managerial excellence. 2020 † We exist to create a platform that will be a bee-hive of activity focused on managerial excellence. † We will identify the needs of our stakeholders and take efforts to engage with them to respond proactively † We will continuously pursue opportunities to collaborate with other academic institutions of excellence as well as with industry, alumni and professional bodies. We will be a platform where each of these entities can share knowledge and learn from each other for mutual benefit † We will ensure that the different centres and domains within the School collaborate to create holistic multi-disciplinary development for our Faculty as well as students. † We will leverage our collaborative relationships to offer to industry not only the highest potential young Managers but also continuous executive education, consulting services as well as combined research and case study development We constantly remind ourselves and live by our non-negotiable values, Our that we will demonstrate in good as well as in difficult times. The KCT.BS values Learning, Trust and Competence will define our DNA and will be Values our compass for decisions and behaviour of our faculty, staff and students while dealing with each other and every one of our stakeholders. Learning will be Creative, Continuous, Shared and Enjoyable Trust will be exhibited through Honesty, Dignity, Belongingness and Openness. Competence will be a reflection of Pro-Activeness, Perseverance, Achievement and Recognition 02 GOVERNANCE The Institution is led by a 16 member Governing Council in the direction of excellence, impact and achievement. At the helm of affairs are Dr. B.K. Krishnaraj Vanavarayar, Chairman, Dr. M. Manickam and Prof. K.Arumugam, Vice-Chairmen, Mr. M.Balasubramaniam, Correspondent, and Mr. Shankar Vanavarayar, Joint Correspondent. The Governing Council includes Eminent Educationists, Industrialists as well as University, AICTE and Government representatives. KCT.BS Rankings & Reviews in 2014-15 Rated A+ Rated A+ SOUTH STAR Higher Education Business & AIMA ranking of Knowledge Exchange Management Business Schools from & Digital Learning Chronicle, South India Ranked among Magazine, Ranked among B School Survey, October 2014 Ranked among the Top 100 January 2015 the Top 100 February 2015 the Top 50 B-Schools B Schools in India Business Schools in Beyond IIM's Outlook All India India Dalal Street Bschool Survey, B School Investment Journal, March2015 Survey 2014 January 2015 Key Performance Indicators Performance Indicator 2012 2013 2014 No. applications received 1421 1272 1683 No. enrollment 171 180 169 Percentage of women students 36% 34% 38% Percentage of Engineers 32% 49% 59% No. of value added certifications 15 12 10 No. of Industry related learning(Guest lectures/Workshops) 41 41 54 No. of hours of professional skills training 111 131 280 No. of start-ups - 7 7 No. of Faculty 19 21 24 Percentage of faculty with Doctoral degree 37% 38% 42% Average experience of faculty (Years) 16.3 17.6 15.3 No. FDP/EDP/MDP/Training organized 12 8 10 No. of hours for EDP/MDP 794 440 1886 No. of hours of faculty training 266 298 416 No. of hours of community outreach services 64 276 1215 No. publications from the Business School 29 26 45 Academic Area 1439 1750 1750 No. of Books in the Library 1408 5164 6255 No. of Journals in the Library 4572 4572 5737 Overall students satisfaction (max 4) - - 3.25 03 High Impact Programs 2014-15 Community Engagement Project Batch 2014 – Theme: You can make a difference Community engagement is a broad term for the process of creating and sustaining intentional partnerships that benefit members of the broader community while also meeting learning goals for students. The objective of the project is to provide opportunities for the students to develop their capacities to become participating and contributing citizens and to prepare them for effective participation in community affairs in a diverse society through promotion of social and economic justice. The project was carried out from February 23, 2015 to March 1, 2015. The Project Partners are for 2015 were Centre for Tribal and Rural Development Trust, Save the Globe, VIDIYAL,G 18,Vasan Eye Care, CREED, Friends Tailor, Rural People Welfare trust, Indian Red Cross Society, Sankara Eye Foundation, Good Shepherd Heath Education centre, A Ray of Hope(AROH), Siruthuli, NIA Trust, Rotary Club(North), Hill People Development Organization, ICTC Counsellor Corporation Hospital Economic Environment 19% (5) 18% (5) Impact Areas of the Community Engagement Health 22% (6) Project 2015 Education 41% (11) The project theme for 2015 was “You can make a difference” and focused on 4 different impact areas: Environment, Education, Health and Economic Environment: To create awareness and help the identified communities for waste management and a cleaner environment Economic Impact: To enhance the economic capability of the identified communities, through awareness, education, skill building, connecting with partners and managing personal finances Education: To better the knowledge, skill, capabilities of the students and teachers and also support in infrastructure development for identified schools Health: To provide health awareness and checkups and also build a support system for identified communities Performance in the Strategic Imperatives KCT Business School focusses and builds its future on six strategic imperatives to realize its vision Academics People Infrastructure Resources KCT.BS Student Outreach Services Collaboration 05 Strategic New Curriculum Canvas