Self Study Report of Sipajhar College For Re accreditation Submitted To The National Assessment and Accreditation Council Bengaluru -560 072 Sipajhar College P.O Sipajhar- 784 145 Darrang District, Assam email: [email protected] June 2015 OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SIPAJHAR COLLEGE P.O.- Sipajhar, Dist. – Darrang(Assam):: Pin-784 145 E-mail- [email protected] Declaration I certify that the data in this Self Study report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This SSR has been prepared solely by the IQAC of the college and no part has been outsourced. I am aware that the peer team from NAAC will validate the information provided in this SSR during their visit to the college (Dr Pradip Ch Deka) Principal , Sipajhar College Sipajhar ,Darrang. Contents Contents Page Number PREFACE 1-9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 10-14 PROFILE OF THE COLLEGE 15-27 SELF STUDY REPORT 28-156 EVALUATIVE REPORTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS 1. Assamese 157-165 2. Economics 166-177 3. Education 178-185 4. English 186-198 5. Geography 199-207 6. History 208-215 7. Philosophy 216-222 8. Political Science 223-230 ANNEXURES ANNEXURE 1 Copy of 2(f) certification from UGC ANNEXURE 2 Copy of 12(b) certification from UGC ANNEXURE 3 Accreditation certificate from NAAC ANNEXURE 4 Rural college certification ANNEXURE 5 Syllabus for Career-oriented Course in Communicative English ANNEXURE 6 Syllabus for Career-oriented Course in Computer Applications ANNEXURE 7 Master Plan ANNEXURE 8 Lay out of the Library ANNEXURE 9 Constitution of Student‘s Union ANNEXURE 10 Copy of Audit Report A. PREFACE One of the leading institutions of higher education in Darrang district, Sipajhar College has come a long way since its inception in 1971. The need for an institution of higher education in Sipajhar was keenly felt by the intellectuals of the area as many talented youngsters of the area had to abandon their dreams of higher education due to financial constraints. Lack of availability of sufficient block which was overcome by the large-hearted and generous people of the area who come forward to donate their agricultural land for setting up the College situated at an easily accessible location along the National Highway 15 (earlier NH52), the college has been able to provide a sustainable momentum to the effort to provide quality education to the student community of the area. From its humble beginnings in the Diamond Club premises and teachers with virtually no salary Sipajhar College has come a long way. Starting out with just Pre- University Classes in 1971, and degree Classes in 1980, Sipajhar College which celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1997 has contributed significantly to the academic and cultural life 0f the region. With its alumni adoring responsible and respectable positions in society the college has been able to fulfill most of what it set out to do. Sipajhar College has also been rendering yeoman service in the sphere of women education, an area in which the area was lagging behind before its establishment. Permanently affiliated to the Gauhati University the college was brought under the Deficit Grant in Aid system of the Government of Assam in 1986 and is registered under 2(f) and 12B of the UGC since 1996. The college was ―provincialised‖ by the Government of Assam in December 2005 by the Assam College Provincialisation Act. Mission To enrich the society through academic advancement and instilling proper attitudes and values needed for the holistic development of each and every student. Vision: The College which was established with the vision of making quality education accessible to the economically disadvantaged student community of the greater Sipajhar area aspires to nurture and promote the potential of its students to the fullest possible extent. SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION, SIPAJHAR COLLEGE | 1 Post Accreditation Initiatives Sipajhar College was accorded C++ grade by NAAC on 4th November, 2004. The IQAC was established on 18th October, 2005 as per instructions from NAAC to carry out the post accreditation duties and responsibilities of the college. The IQAC has been reconstituted in 2012 and institutionalized as a major part of the institutional decision making mechanism. Efforts have been made to improve, among other things, infrastructure facilities by tapping all available sources of funding. The following are the areas that were mentioned by the NAAC Peer Team needing immediate attention and the same have been accorded due weight- age by the college: 1. Speedy steps are required at the college to enable the teaching and non-teaching staff to become proficient in the use of Computers. This may require expansion of existing facilities. The matter has been treated with due urgency and all the teaching departments have been provided with Lap-top computers and broadband internet connectivity. All teachers have acquired the ability to use and operate computers and printers and LCD projectors for their day-to-day academic activities. At the time of inspection by the NAAC Peer Team in 2004 the college had just two computers and a Computer Centre with 6 computers (donated by the Army) now the college has two computer labs- (a) Language Lab with 11 computers and OREL software and (2) a Computer Lab with 21 computers and a ceiling –mounted LCD Monitor; a 15KVA Central UPS; a printer. The Computer lab has provision for 20 more computers. At present the college has a total of 44 computers. 2. The college may introduce more need-based job oriented certificate and diploma courses. SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION, SIPAJHAR COLLEGE | 2 The college has introduced two Career Oriented Certificate Courses in Communicative English and Computer Applications with UGC assistance through it the college is providing the option of add-on certificate courses for the students. 3. The college is at present conducting a programme leading to B.A. Hence steps may be taken to start a degree course in Business Administration and a Diploma Course in Hotel Management. The college has applied to the UGC for sanctioning two B. VOC courses in Entertainment (Theatre) and Para medical and hospital management and approval is awaited. The college is also in the process of introducing Post graduate courses in Assamese, Political Science and English. The resolution taken in this regard by the GB of the college has been forwarded to the affiliating University, Gauhati University, for its approval. The college has already received a letter from the Registrar of Gauhati University regarding inspection by expert teams from the parent university which is to take place for Assamese and Political Science soon. 4. Temporary teachers who work as hard as full time teachers, need a considerate and sympathetic treatment so that their morale does not sink. The college authorities have tried their best to keep up the morale of the temporary teachers by increasing their pay commensurate with the college’s financial status besides making provisions for providing them with annual increments. Temporary teachers are also allowed to take classes at nearby institutions to augment their income. In fact it is with great pleasure that we are able to report that six temporary teachers have been up-graded to permanent positions and three draw regular salary due to the efforts of the college. The remaining three are in the process of regularization of pay. SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION, SIPAJHAR COLLEGE | 3 5. A qualified physical education teacher is to be appointed. A proposal has already been sent for a Youth Hostel to UGC, sanction is awaited. A qualified physical education teacher has been appointed on a temporary basis. An indoor sports training facility with UGC assistance has been constructed and the same has been equipped with gym equipments. Karate classes for girls are also conducted at the facility by one of our own karate black belt student. 6. The college has to cultivate affinity for cultural programmes among the students by developing artistic talents. Energy can be properly channelized by cultivating talent in fine arts and literature. The college has a rich cultural heritage and its faculty and students are deeply involved in its acquisition and dissemination. The college has conducted several programmes related to culture and music like- A 2 day workshop on “Songs of Ambikagiri Roy Choudhury and Kamrupi Loka Geet” was conducted by the college. Training was provided by eminent singers and accredited radio artistes of All India Radio. Geet aru Kabitar Jugal Bandi a programme on poetry and songs by Sahitya Chora. The programme was conducted by the music teachers of 4 neighboring higher secondary schools and was a big hit with the students. The college annually observes Dr Bhupen Hazarika Memorial Music Afternoon in memory of the iconic singer on 5th November where the songs and poems of Dr Bhupen Hazarika are rendered by the students and teachers of the college. Students from the college have participated in the following cultural and literary events during the last four years SELF STUDY REPORT FOR RE-ACCREDITATION, SIPAJHAR COLLEGE | 4 1. Juri Devi a fourth semester student was part of the drama team under the banner of SARSA, an NGO which represented Assam at the Kosi International Literary Festival at Saharsa, Bihar on 12 ,August,2013. 2. Juri Devi and company performed Bihu dance and Deodhani Nritya at the Kosi International Literary Festival at Saharsa, Bihar 2013. 3. Jugabrata Sarma , Juri Devi participated at the All Assam Drama Festival held at Sorbhog,Barpeta On 13-9-2013. 4. Jugabrata Sarma and Juri Devi presented a play “Dushyant the liar “ at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad on 12th August, 2013. 5. Juri Devi presented “deodhani nritya” at the Bal Sangam under the aegis of National school of Drama held at New Delhi from 14-20 November, 2013.