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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC 2010-2011 Part A

The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year.

A clear, compelling vision is essential for educational institutions. Educational institutions will achieve greater success with student learning, faculty and staff performance and parental satisfaction when an institution has a plan of action to achieve. Our institution has a clear vision and mission and all our programmes are well planned to achieve it. The plan of action chalked by IQAC for the academic year 2010- 2011 towards quality enhancement is as follows:

Details of the plans of the institution for the academic year 2010- 2011: 1. To begin lectures on the first working day i.e. 07.06.2011. 2. To ensure 100% utilization of lecture timings. 3. To prepare and publish academic calendar before the beginning of the academic year. 4. To improve the facilities to students in terms of academics, sports and co – curricular activities. 5. To encourage teachers to make use of modern teaching methods like audio- visual screen, role plays, simulation, field visits and surveys.

6. To make the subjects more interesting by conducting mock interviews, visits, dramas, presentations, projects and the like. 7. To provide extra coaching for subjects which are difficult by conducting sessions other than prescribed by the university. 8. To keep the guardians updated about their wards performance and suggest ways to improve the same. 9. To appoint guardian teachers for the weak students. 10. To help meritorious students achieve rank at the university exams. 11. To identify weak students and encourage mentoring by management, corporate guests, teachers and students. 12. To identify talented students and encourage students to participate in competitions at different levels. 13. To recognize student grievances and promptly redress them. 14. To provide infrastructure comparable to international standards. 15. To improve accessibility of carefully selected print and non-print resources via library OPAC and other exceptionally responsive services. 16. To encourage teachers to participate in workshops, seminars at state, national and international level. 17. To encourage our staff to register for research and provide facilities for the same. 18. To continue with the Centralized Assessment and Centralized Question Paper Setting Programme for effective functioning of the Examination Cell. 19. To arrange special programmes for non-teaching staff. 20. To continue with our social endeavours to strengthen our initiatives for social development. 21. To voice our opinions on various issues concerning the society and spread out social awareness through our College Magazine.

22. To conduct greater number of seminars and workshops of national and international importance at our campus. 23. To encourage cross cultural learning through our international exchange programme. 24. To organize visits for the students to various research centres for advanced knowledge in the field of biotechnology. 25. To strengthen the institution-industry linkages. 26. To improve schemes for the financially backward students. 27. To care for the environment by creating more awareness.

The IQAC has taken initiatives towards fulfillment of the above objectives which have been stated in the following pages. Progress was made in the following areas during the year:

 Academic Calendar (2010-11) has been prepared before the beginning of the first term of the academic year 2010-11.  To bring out the true potential of every student in intellectual, cultural, creative and physical aspects we have been continually improving upon facilities for teaching-learning, sports and cultural aspects through forums such as Students Council, Gymkhana and other associations.  Parent - teacher meetings were organized regularly to discuss monthly attendance, results of weekly test and overall academic performance in college.  Regular up gradation of laboratories were ensured by procuring latest version computers for computer labs and latest technology based equipments for biotechnology laboratories.  Classrooms were upgraded with latest technology and facilities for enabling teachers to make use of modern technology in teaching.

 To give full support for the improvement of the academic performance of the students, extra lectures were arranged for students were identified as weak students.  Guardian teacher system and mentoring of students, who need special attention, was carried out.  The meritorious students were guided under Advance Learner Programme. Students were asked to solve University question papers for past three years and these were assessed by the teachers.  Grievance Cell aptly redressed genuine grievances to the satisfaction of the students.  Augmentations of infrastructural facilities were carried out on regular basis.  Library Collection including books, Journals, Bound Volumes, Project reports, Audio Visual Aids, CD-ROM, Question Papers, and Syllabus was updated for the benefit of students.  Management extended their support to teachers who were pursued advanced studies in terms of financial aid and time flexibility.  Teachers were encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars, faculty development programmes. The registration fees and traveling expenses were reimbursed by the college and they were given duty leave for the same.  Faculty was encouraged to register for research by providing library facilities, modern laboratory facilities, chemicals required for research purposes, adjustment in lectures, computer and internet facilities, leave of absence and any other help that they require.  A number of activities including a Community Service Day was organized by the Social Awareness Cell of the college to reach out to those who have been disowned by our society and to develop the moral values of students.

 Students were given the opportunity to participate in international advanced training programmes with foreign universities through our international exchange programme with St Mary s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A.  Industrial visits to various companies and research centres were organized for students of different departments.  The Placement Cell established effective contacts with various organizations with a view to assisting the students in securing jobs and arranging interviews for the students.  Through the Nature Club activities awareness about environment and issues of conservation was initiated.  Financially backward students were provided various schemes such as fee concessions, fee payment on installments, book bank and Earn while you learn, amongst others.

Part B: 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution:

Our institution is committed to expose our students to the latest and the best of knowledge and skills, without forgetting to imbibe our traditional values and ethics in our students. We take it as our foremost duty to empower students to meet the present day challenges and make our Nation proud.

VISION

Our vision is Education for All. To fulfill our vision we welcome students from diverse backgrounds irrespective of region, religion, caste, economic strata and academic performance.

OUR MISSION

 Achieving excellence in education by maintaining high standards of teaching, shaping talents of students, moulding their character and imbibing in them a sense of civic responsibility.  Empowering students to become able, responsible citizens by imparting quality education and inculcating sound values.  Providing best of infrastructure comparable to international standards.

ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS

 To achieve equity in education  To provide quality education  To create employment potential  To provide community service  To provide youth for community service  To achieve overall development of students  Respect for environment

To achieve our above set goals a number of initiatives were taken up as mentioned below:

 Providing Quality Education Learning can occur anywhere, but the positive learning outcomes generally sought by educational systems happen in quality learning environments. Considering the importance of quality in education, every department makes efforts to improve their standards and thereby provide the best to the students.

Department of Commerce

 Conducted tests/ assignments for F.Y.B.Com. (Commerce-1), S.Y.B.Com. (Commerce II) and S.Y.B.Com. (Advertising).

 Project work was given to T.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Export Marketing and S.Y.B.Com. in the subject of Advertising.

 Organized Guidance Lectures for T.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Marketing and Human Resource Management on 29th January, 2011. Resource person: Prof. Deepak Raverkar, Dr. C.D. Deshmukh College, Roha, District Raigad.

 Organized Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Marketing and Human Resource Management and Export Marketing on 3rd February, 2011. Resource person: Prin. Madhu Nair, Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science, Kandivli, Member of B.O.S. Commerce.

Department of Economics

 Tests were conducted in the subject of Economics for F.Y B.Com. , S.Y. B.Com., F.Y. B.M.S., S.Y.B.M.S., F.Y.B.Com. Financial Market and F.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Test Series was conducted for T.Y.B.Com.  Organized Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students in Business Economics (Paper III) on 5th February, 2011. Resource Person: Dr. Radhika Lobo, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kalyan.

 Additional Lectures were conducted for Business Economics III for T.Y.B.Com. Number of lectures were increased to 4 per week from the University prescribed three.

 !Project Exhibition on Environment was conducted by F.Y B.Com. students on 3rd February, 2011 under the subject of E.V.S.

 Students from F.Y.B.Com. were encouraged to give presentations on different topics from the subject Foundation Course and Environmental Studies.

 Students from S.Y.B.Com. were encouraged to give presentations in different topics in the subject of Foundation Course.

 Group discussion on case studies was conducted for F.Y B.Com. students in the subject of Business Economics I and E.V.S..

 Organised Industrial Visit to Technova Imaging Systems Pvt. Ltd., Taloja on 18th September, 2011

Department of Accountancy

 Conducted test series in the subject of Financial Accounting for S.Y.B.Com., F.Y.B.Com. and T.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance, Management Accounting for S.Y B.Com. Accounts and Finance students, Cost Accounting for T.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Organized Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Com. students in the subject of Accountancy on 10th February, 2011. Resource person: C. A Yogesh Patel, Head of the Department, Accountancy, S.K. Somaiya College, Vidya Vihar, Mumbai.

 Problems book on Financial Accounting, Management Accounting and Cost Accounting were prepared by teachers and supplied to the students at the time of admission. The students were required to bring them to the class room every day so that no time is wasted in dictation of problems. Copies of these notes are also available in the library.

 Extra Lectures were conducted in the Subject of Financial Accounting and Taxation for T.Y.A/F students and Financial Accounts for S.Y.B.Com. students.

 Organized !Pillai s Talent Search Examination for T.Y.B.Com., T.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance and T.Y.B.M.S. students to equip them to face the challenges of competitive examination in future

Department of Computer Science (C.S.) and Information Technology (I.T.)

 Test series was conducted for the benefit of the students.  Guardian Teachers were appointed for underperforming students.  Parents of students in the Attendance Defaulter list were called to discuss measures to improve their attendance.

 Extra lectures were arranged for the students for solving problems.  Project work of T.Y.B.Sc. C.S. and T.Y.B.Sc.I.T. were started as soon as S.Y.B.Sc.C.S. and S.Y.B.Sc.I.T. exams were over so that students could complete the project before regular lectures start.

 To help students in project, project guides were appointed.  Industrial Visit was organized for T.Y. B.Sc. C.S. students from 3rd September to 10th September, 2010 at Chandigarh.

Department of B.Com. Accounts and Finance

 Conducted tests for F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Organised Industrial visit for F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students to Chandigarh, Manali and Rohatang.

 Organised Guest lecture in the subject of Financial Market Operations for S.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students. Resource person Mr. D.K Gupta, Head , Training and Research of Inter connected stock exchange of Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

 Assignments and projects were given to F.Y, S.Y and T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Parents teaching interaction session was organized for F.Y., S.Y., and T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Extra lectures were arranged in the Subject of Financial Accounting and Taxation for T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance students.

 Advance learners were given guidance and were also made to solve university question papers.

 Extra lectures were conducted for T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance - V semester during summer vacations. Time table and teaching plan was prepared for these lectures.

 Guest lecture was conducted for T.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance VI semester in the subject of !Principles of Management .

Department of B.M.S.

 Parent Teacher Interaction for T.Y.B.M.S. was organized on 7th August, 2010.

 Class tests were conducted in various subjects of F.Y.B.M.S., S.Y.B.M.S. and T.Y.B.M.S.

 Special Lectures were conducted for T.Y.B.M.S. by chairpersons of Board of Studies for various subjects like Special Studies in Marketing, Service Sector Management, Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, and Special Studies in Finance.

 Career Guidance session was conducted for T.Y.B.M.S.  Career Guidance in Finance was conducted for T.Y.B.M.S.  Guest Lecture was conducted for T.Y.B.M.S. in the subject of "Retail Management# by Prof. Deepa Makkad from Western College, Sanpada.  Guest Lectures were conducted for T.Y.B.M.S. in the subject !IMTP by Dr. Rajesh Arora.

 Guest Lectures were conducted for T.Y.B.M.S. in the subject " International Finance# by Prof. Govind Somani  Guest Lectures conducted for T.Y.B.M.S. in the subject !Entrepreneurship Development and Small Scale Industries by Pradeep Gupte.  Mock Viva was organized for T.Y.B.M.S. in December, 2010 by Deepa Makkad from Western College, Sanpada and Dr. Kaustubh Sontakke from PIMSR.

 Industrial Visit was organized for T.Y.B.M.S. in January, 2011 to Chandigarh- Manali.

 Guardian Teachers were appointed for under - performing students.

 Counseling was given to students with poor academic performance.

Department of English

 Tutorials were conducted for the F.Y.B.Com. students in Business Communication.

 Presentations were taken for F.Y.B.Com., F.Y.B.M.S., F.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance and F.Y.B.Com. Financial Markets.

 Projects were given for F.Y.B.M.S., F.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance in Effective Communication and Business Communication during the first semester.

 Assignments were given in Business Communication and Communication Skills for the F.Y.B.Com., F.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance and F.Y.B.Com. Financial Markets.

 Bridge Course on writing and speaking skills was conducted for the vernacular medium students.

 For F.Y.B.M.S. group discussions and debates were conducted.  Remedial lectures were conducted for weak students.  Students were taken to the Language Lab and were acquainted with the recorded modules.

Department of Biotechnology

 Parent Teacher Meeting was arranged for F.Y., S.Y., and T.Y. B.Sc. Biotechnology.

 Written test series were conducted once a week to monitor the students understanding of the subject and to inculcate the habit of parallel study.

 Students of M.Sc. and T.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology visited various research institutes and industries to enhance their knowledge on new research and industrial techniques.

 Guardian teachers were appointed for weak students and a meeting with the parents was organized each term to discuss overall academic performance in college.

 Students of first and second year attended summer training in various institutions, hospitals, pathology laboratories and manufacturing units.

 Guidance Lecture for T.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology students on theory and practical paper pattern on 8th February, 2011 by Dr. Anupama KHarshal from K.C. College.

 Special lectures were conducted for the subject of Biochemistry for T.Y. students.

 Guest lecture on Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology was conducted by Mr. Sandeep Saxena, C.E.O., ACTON on 28th September, 2010 and Prof. S.N. Jogdand, Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, K.B.P. College on 17th September, 2010.

Department of Mathematics

 Topic wise tests were conducted for students of F.Y. and S.Y. B.Sc. Computer Science.

 Tutorials as per university were conducted in each topic for the F.Y.B.Com., F.Y. and S.Y. B.Sc. Information Technology students.

 Assignments and class tests were conducted for internal marks for the students of F.Y.B.M.S, F.Y., S.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance and F.Y.B.Com. Financial Market.

 Special Lectures were conducted for weak students of F.Y.B.Sc.Computer Science in the subject of Differential Equations and Calculus.

 Bridge course for the non math s students of F.Y.B.M.S., F.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology, F.Y.B.Com. Accounts and Finance and F.Y.B.Com. Financial Market were conducted.

 Advance Learners were encouraged to solve problems involving higher mathematical abilities.

Department of Law

 Topic wise tests were conducted for students.  Assignments, tests and project work on practical aspects of law were given to the professional course students of Accounts and Finance and B.M.S.

 Use of latest journals and books in allied laws, available in the library, was encouraged.

 Field surveys were conducted for the collection of legal knowledge from experts.

 Conducted presentations on the subject topics such as co-operative law. Department of Financial Markets

 Conducted Test Series for F.Y. and S.Y.B.Com. in the subject of Economics, Communication Skills and also Viva was conducted.

 Assignments were given for different subjects.  Students participated in an online Stock Market competition conducted by rd "Dalal Street Investment Journal Street# on 3 February, 2011.  A certificate course for the students of F.Y.B.Com. (Financial Markets) was conducted in the month of March, 2011 in association with Interconnected stock Exchange –Vashi, Navi Mumbai.  An Advanced Course in Derivatives for S.Y.B.Com. Financial Markets was conducted in the month of March, 2011 in association with ISE-Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

 Creating Employment Opportunities A Placement Cell functions in the college for counseling the students regarding higher studies and employment opportunities. It is mainly responsible for establishing effective contacts with various organizations with a view to assisting the students in securing jobs. The cell hosted a number of campus interviews for the benefit of students and succeeded in attracting corporate big-wigs like: Wipro BPO, Wipro, Iris Business Pvt. Ltd., Wipro Technologies, Patni, Real Team,Tech Mahindra and LNT.

 Providing Community Service

The Social Awareness Cell of our college makes continual efforts to sensitize students towards the needs of the society. A wide range of social development initiatives were supported this year: organized a "Community Service Day# , developed software, !registration database for a N.G.O- !People for Animals Navi Mumbai , Anti Tobacco Rally , lecture on Malaria: Prevention and Symptoms, AIDS awareness rally , a !Donation Drive wherein !PRATHAM - a N.G.O. for orphans and destitute children was the main beneficiary and the like.

We also have a functional N.S.S. The main aim of N.S.S. is to bring about social transformation by utilizing youth vitality through various development activities. The N.S.S. unit of our college has taken many social service initiatives in areas like: Tree Plantation Programme, Street Play on effects of Alcoholism, Lecture on Leprosy Awareness, Pulse Polio Camp, Blood Donation Camp, Energy Conservation Programme, AIDS Awareness Rally, Residential camp in Shirdon, Panvel wherein a number of activities were carried out.

Through our annual college magazine !Spectrum we have made an attempt to highlight and create more awareness on burning social issues of particular importance to the youth. The theme of the current issue of !Spectrum’ is !Impact of Social Networking on Society .

 Overall Personality Development Student life can be enriched by encouraging participation in extra-curricular activities which help in holistic development of students.

Personality Development Classes are conducted out in the college. In the academic year 2010-2011, 21 students took admission. Sessions were conducted every week for 3 hours on various aspects of personality development. These sessions were conducted by Mr. Stanley Anthony of Advent Training Inc.

The following committees constituted by the college, through their activities help provide a platform to the students for their overall personality development:

Students’ Council The following events were organized this year as a part of council activity:

 Fresher s Day: 10th July, 2010  Independence Day Celebration: 15th August, 2010 th  Traditional/Chocolate Day 4 September, 2010  Teachers Day Celebration: 5th September, 2010  Republic Day Celebration: 26th January, 2011  Conducted Inter-Collegiate Fest "Xpressions-The Celebration of Youth 2011 at our campus : 20th and 21st January, 2011

 Prize Distribution Ceremony: 22nd January, 2011

Cultural Committee We encourage our students to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities outside the campus which brings out the students potential in cultural, creative and physical aspects. In the current academic year our students won many prizes in many inter-collegiate fests in the city of Mumbai.

Gymkhana Physical fitness, leadership and corporate discipline are valuable assets for active citizenship and successful career. The Gymkhana Committee of our college aims at promoting these qualities among the students. We have sufficient facilities in our campus for both field events and indoor games for the students to practice and to conduct inter-collegiate tournaments and coaching camps. Students of our college have set up an impressive and consistent record of performance in almost all games and sports. We also encourage and recognize the students who attain individual honours on our Annual Sports Day. Advanced skills and tactics are imparted to our students by inviting eminent coaches.

Magazine and other Publications Report !Spectrum , our college annual magazine, aims to inform, inspire, entertain and create awareness on a number of current social issues to a diverse readership. The theme of Spectrum 2010-11 is: !Impact of Social Networking on Society .

The News Bulletin is a bi-annual publication which reflects the activities of various departments and associations carried out during the year.

Industrial Visit

The college believes that practical aspects of management must be imbibed in the students and must be integrated with academic instructions. Keeping this in mind, industrial visits to various establishments were organized in the current academic year:

Sr. No. of Class Place Date Industry No. Students M.Sc. -I and 04/01/11 1. IBAB T.Y.B.Sc. Bangalore – 1. 45 to 2. Mother s (Bio- Mysore 10/01/11 Dairy Technology) 1. Maharaja Whitline Industries Ltd. 25/01/2011 Chandigarh – 2. Shrinivas Lab 2. T.Y.B.M.S 87 to Manali Pvt. Ltd. 01/02/2011 3. Karma Industries (indoasian CFL)

F.Y.B.Com. 1. Indo –Farm Chandigarh – 05/02/2011 A/F Equip.Ltd. 3. 138 Manali to S.Y. B.Com. 2. Maharaja Rohtang 13/02/2011 A/F Whitline

T.Y. B.Com. Industry Ltd. A/F 3. RK Lab Pvt. Ltd. 03/01/2011 to 71 10/01/2011 C-Dac Ojas T.Y.I.T. Chandigarh 4. + And Marketing 2 Groups Manali 63 = 134 05/01/2011 to 12/01/2011 Chandigarh 25/08/2010 5. T.Y.C.S. 57 + to ICAI Manali 01/09/2010

ASSOCIATIONS Economics Association The objective of Economics Association is to attract and enhance student s interest and enthusiasm towards economics by organizing various events in the said subject. The following activities were arranged in the said academic year:

 Presentation Competition on contemporary economic issues were conducted on 14th August, 2010.

 Debate Competition: !Relevance of Economics in practical life on 17th August, 2010. rd  Industrial Visit to Technova Imaging Systems Pvt. Ltd., Taloja on 3 September, 2010. 21

 Initiative !SMILE to lend a helping hand to the children upto the age group of 14 years by providing them with anything (clothes, toys, books, stationery, gifts, prizes for games, cultural activities, goodies and the like) that can bring smile on their faces and happiness in their lives. NGO s covered under SMILE: Pratham, Mumbai Education Initiative, (Child labourers, Orphans) visited on 18th September, 2010, Kalyani Mahila and Balak Seva Sanstha (Mentally challenged orphans) visited on 18th September, 2010.

 Inter-collegiate Debate/Paper Presentation Competition on the topic !Relevance of Economics in Practical Life on December 20, 2010.

Management Association

Management Association was formed with an aim to help its members have practical exposure on management related issues. This year the association organized the following activities for the students:

th  Conducted Article Writing Competition on 25 August, 2010.  Lecture on !Stress Management in College Life by Mrs. Varsha Thakar on 9th September, 2010.

 Mobile Photography Competition was organized in January, 2011. 88 students participated in the competition. Three winners and two consolation prizes were declared.

Biotechnology Association

Biotechnology Association seeks to educate members about various aspects of the biotechnology through meetings, seminars, guest lectures and various other events. This year the association organized the following activities for the students:

th  Organized an Exhibition !Vistas In Biotechnology on 17 July, 2010.  Conducted Guest Lecture on "Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology by Mr. Sandeep Saxena, CEO, Acton Biotech India Pvt. Ltd. on 28th September, 2010. And Prof. S.N. Jagdand, Lecturer, Department of Biotechnology on 17th September, 2010. th  Organised Quiz Competition on 30 September,2010.

Computer Association

The objective of Computer Association is to raise awareness on the latest developments in the field of computers and equip students with skills that will enable them to be updated with the latest technology. The following events were conducted in the current academic year:

th  Debate Competition on Electronic Surveillance: Good or Bad? on 7 August, 2010. st  Web Hunt Competition on 31 August , 2010. th  Elocution Competition on 27 November, 2010 on the topic: !Impact of Computers in Today s Life .  Seminar organized on 12th February, 2011 on the topic: !Customer Relationship Management .

 The association is adjoined with two NGOs namely !Nanhi Kali (We have offered them help in terms of monetary aspects for girl welfare ) and !People for Animals ( For rescue of animals , they are provided by a software implemented by us) .

Literary Association

The activities of the Literary Association help students enhance their creativity, confidence and personality. The following activities were conducted in the year 2010-11: nd  !The View point of a poet: A Poetry Interpretation Competition on 22 July, 2010.

 Debate competition on the topic: Career in Public Sector or Private Sector on 18th August, 2010.

Marathi Vangayamaya Mandal

Marathi Association was created with the objective of creating more awareness on the cultural heritage of Marathi community by promoting its culture, music, literature and social traditions. The following activities were conducted in the year 2010-11: th  Organized a guest lecture on 13 January 2011 by Mr. Madhav Jogh, a socialite from Shirdon village, on the topic "Biography of Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke# and !Social and moral role of a child towards mother . th  Organized a Cultural Festival- !SANSKAR on 17 January, 2011, which included performing events such as marathi traditional dances like lavani,

gondhal, marathi theatre plays along with mono acting and mimicry. The Fest also included literary events such as essay writing, debate and elocution competition. th  Celebrated "Marathi Bhasha Diwas# on 28 February 2011 in the memory of Late. Marathi poet V.V.Shirwadkar alias "Kusumagraj#. A Lecture on "Importance of Language in day to day life in Maharashtra# was also organized. Speaker Mr. Prathmesh Soman highlighted the need of Marathi language in Maharashtra in various sectors and requested all to make others aware about it. Essay writing competition was also conducted to enhance the knowledge related to Marathi language and culture.

Women’s Cell

Women s Cell endeavours to make students aware about gender equality. The following activities were conducted in the year 2010-11:

 Social Research was conducted on the topic, "Study of the Socio-Economic Condition of staff attendants working at Dr. K.M .Vasudevan Pillai s Campus# at New Panvel#.  Four students of our college participated in the State Level Inter-collegiate Essay Competition 2010-11 organised by Anti Dowry Movement, Mumbai.

Mathematics and Statistics Association

rd Mathematics and Statistics Association conducted "Maths Symposia on 3 December, 2010. A Quiz Competition in Mathematics and Statistics was organized on 1st September, 2010 and the winners of this competition were encouraged to

25 participate in an inter-collegiate quiz competition in H.R. College of Arts, Commerce and Science in Mumbai.

Entrepreneurship Development Programme Cell

The EDP Cell was established with the objective of creating awareness on entrepreneurship among the students and inculcates entrepreneurial spirit and culture to motivate budding entrepreneurs. The following activities were conducted in the year 2010-11:

 Organised a lecture on "Qualities of Successful Entrepreneur# by Dr. P.N. Singh. Chairman of Grid India Ltd. on 9th September, 2010.

 Organised a talk on !Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology by Mr. Sandeep Saxena , CEO, Acton Biotech India Pvt. Ltd on 28th August , 2010. th  Article Writing Competition was organized on 20 February, 2011.

Counseling Cell

The Counseling Centre has a trained counselor to address student queries and problems. Students who are identified with some behavioral problems, mental tensions, career decision-making problems etc. are referred to the counselor. This centre is open for all the students during the working hours.

 Respect the environment Nature Club

The main objective of the nature club is to create awareness about environment and issues of conservation, initiate conservation action and conservation education activities. Nature Club members organized the following activities in the academic year 2010-11:

 Seminar on Wild Life and Animal Welfare on 18th September, 2010.  Conducted a Poster Making Competition on !Global Warning and Recycling on 12th August, 2010.

 Members of Nature Club, Mariya Panvelwala from S.Y.B.Com. and Arushi Dube from F.Y. B.Com. Accounts and Finance on 7th Septemeber, 2010 rescued an injured cat and dog from Panvel police station , as informed by the officials, and admitted them to IDA Hospital in Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

 An ongoing activity of the club members is to collect leftover food from hotels and bakeries and feeding stray animals. This activity started on 4th December, 2010.

 Tree Plantation Programme in the college campus in January, 2011.

2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG): None 3. Innovations in curriculum design and transaction:

 Board of Studies, University of Mumbai, regularly revises the syllabus to suit the requirements of changing times and ensure the overall development of students.

 Heads of Departments of our college, informally meet the Members of Board of Studies and H.O.D. of other colleges to discuss the changes in curriculum.  The faculty members use innovative teaching methods like audio-visual screening, role plays, simulation, field visits and surveys to enhance classroom teaching.  We also conduct workshops relating to syllabus revision and reforms in education, on behalf of the university.  Our faculty participates in workshops and seminars relating to syllabus revision conducted by the university They participate in discussions related to curriculum designing and subsequent introduction of the subjects

List of seminars /workshops attended on Syllabus Revision in the academic year 2010-11

Sr Faculty Name Class /Topic College Name Date No. 1. Dr. K.M.Srinandini Practicals Mithibai College 9th and 10th July, Devi (I and IV ) 2010 2. Prof. Meenakshi Practicals Mithibai College 9th and 10th July, Johri (I and IV ) 2010 3. Prof. Binoj C. Kutty Practicals Mithibai College 9th and 10th July, (I and IV ) 2010 4. Dr. K.M.Srinandini Theory and K.C.College 29th June, 2010 Devi Practicals (II and III)

5. Dr. Rashmi Padhye Theory and K.C.College 29th June, 2010 Practicals (II and III) 6. Dr. K.M.Srinandini Theory R.J.College 11th June, 2010 Devi 7. Prof. Meenakshi Theory R.J.College 11th June, 2010 Joshi 8. Prof. Karthika Nair Theory R.J.College 11th June, 2010

9. Dr. K.M.Srinandini Examination R.J.College 29th January, Devi Paper 2010 Pattern 10. Prof. Meenakshi Examination R.J.College 29th January, Johri Paper 2010 Pattern th 11. Dr. Rashmi Padhye Examination R.J.College 29 January Paper 2011 Pattern 12. Prof. Kanchan B. T.Y. B.Sc. Pathkar College 15th June, 2010 Computer Science 13. Prof. Padmaja T.Y. B.Sc. Pathkar College 15th June, 2010 Computer Science 14. Prof. Dolan K. F.Y. B.Sc. Vaze College 5th August, 2010 Information Technology

15. Prof. Dipti P. F.Y. B.Sc. Vaze College 5th August, 2010 Information Technology 16. Prof. Sujata S. T.Y. B.Sc. Rajiv Gandhi 17th December, Computer College 2010 Science 17. Prof. Dolan K. F.Y. B.Sc. Viva College 23rd December, Information 2010 Technology th 18. Prof. Prerna Sharma SET K.P.B Hinduja 28 July 10 Examination College 19. Prof. Prerna Sharma T.Y.B.M.S. N.M College 13th July, 2010 Semester – V 20. Prof. Prerna Sharma T.Y. B.M.S. Mulund College 28th August, Semester – and Commerce 2010 VI 21. Prof. Prerna Sharma T.Y. B.M.S. Thakur College Sem – V 22. Prof. Kavita Baddi T.Y. B.M.S. K.P.B Hinduja June,2010 Sem – V College 23. Prof. Mahek S.Y.B.Com. K.P.B. Hinduja 8th July,2010 Chhabria Advertising College 24. Prof. Mmahek S.Y.B.Com. Dahanukar 16th Chhabria Advertising College Decemeber,2010 25. Prof. Mmahek T.Y. B.M.S. - Chetana College 17th April,2010 Chhabria V Semester 26. Prof.Kavita Baddi T.Y. B.M.S. St.Andrews October,2010 Semester – V College

27. Prof.Seema Somani Case Studies Nirmal Memorial 26th July, 2010 Foundation College 28. Prof. Mrs. Seema Case Studies Jhunjhunwala 30th July,2010 Somani MHRM College (Marketing andHuman Resource Mgmt.)T.Y.B .Com. 29. Prof.Monali Ray T.Y.B.Com. Lalarajpatrai 18th Accounts and College September,2010 Finance 30. Prof.Nisha R. SET K.P.B. Hinduja 28th July,2010 Examination College 31. Prof.Kiran Sable SET K.P.B. Hinduja 28th July,2010 Examination College 32. Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu Syllabus Pragati College of 24thFebruary, Revision of Arts and 2011 T.Y.B.Com. Commerce, Business Dombivili. Economics III 33. Prof. Aarti Sukheja Syllabus Pragati College of 24thFebruary, Revision of Arts and 2011 T.Y.B.Com. Commerce, Business Dombivili. Economics III 34. Prof. Seema Somani Research P.G. Department 13th Methodology of S.N.D.T. January,2011 in Commerce Women s University and Commerce Teacher s Association, Mumbai

4. Interdisciplinary Programs Started:-

 We are affiliated to the University of Mumbai which does not allow us to offer inter-disciplinary programmes, but we do offer students add on courses in computers.  We encourage students to participate in the international exchange programme with St. Mary s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A.  A certificate course for the students of F.Y.B.Com. (Financial Markets) was conducted in the month of March, 2011 in association with Interconnected Stock Exchange –Vashi, Navi Mumbai.  An Advanced Course in Derivatives for S.Y.B.Com. Financial Markets was conducted in the month of March, 2011 in association with ISE-Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

5. Examination reforms Implemented:

 Standardized Format of Moderators Report introduced: A standard format of moderators report was introduced from the current academic year.  Examination Scheduled for the entire term was prepared in the beginning of each term Teachers and students were informed about the exams well ahead of each term.  Question papers were set through the method of Centralized Question Paper Setting (CQPS) under the guidance of the Head of the Department.  Question papers were submitted to the Head of the Department who checks for the portion completion, university pattern and format of the question papers.

 Photocopies were taken in the presence of the Head of the Department and maintained.  Synoptic answer papers were prepared and assessment is done based on the synoptic answers.  Assessment was done through Centralized Assessment Programme (CAP) to avoid errors.  Results were displayed within ten days of the examinations and marksheet distribution within five days of the results.  Transparencies in examinations were maintained through Re-verifications of papers and by allowing students are allowed to see their answer papers.

6. No. of Candidates qualified NET/SLET/GATE etc.

 Mrs.Kiran Sable qualified N.E.T. in Commerce in the A.Y. 2010-11 conducted by U.G.C.  Mrs. Jennie Prajith qualified N.E.T. in Commerce in the A.Y. 2010-11 conducted by U.G.C.

7.Initiative towards faculty development programme :

 Research Forum, the research wing of the Mahatma Education Society, organizes seminars and workshops on various subjects, which help in updating knowledge.

 Staff Colloquium: organize number of guidance lectures for teaching and non- teaching staff, for upgrading their subject and general knowledge.

 Computer learning sessions conducted for teaching and non-teaching staff to acquire computer skills.

 Management supports teachers whenever they wish to study further. Necessary books are also ordered in the library on receipt of the requisition from the teacher. For science faculty chemicals are provided free of cost for experiments.

 The teachers on completion of their Ph.D. are felicitated by the management. They are given a gold coin and increment in salary as per university norms.

 Our college encourages teachers to participate in orientation and refresher Courses.

 Our college encourages faculty to attend workshops and seminars at state, national and international level. The registration fees and traveling expenses are paid by the college.  Workshops Attended: Refer to point number 3 for list of workshops attended (Pg. No. 27).  Seminars Attended :

 Dr. Daphne Pillai attended an International Conference on the theme, !India th th Calling , at Istanbul, between 12 to 15 April, 2011.  Dr. Daphne Pillai was invited to attend the Principal's Seminar: Knowledge and Education 2010, conducted by Times of India and BBC at Mumbai, on 9th September, 2010.

 Prof. Monali Ray attended a two day ` National Seminar on Recent Developments in Trade and Commerce sponsored by U.G.C. and organized by Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, Panvel on 7th to 8th January, 2011.

 Prof. Monali Ray attended a two day International Conference on Emerging Issues In Global Economy. Commerce and Management Challenges and Strategies for International Competitiveness organized by Department of Commerce, University of Mumbai on 1st and2nd February,2011. 34

 Prof.Gajanan Wader attended a two day National Seminar on Recent Developments in Trade and Commerce organized by Changu Kana Thakur College on 7th-8th January,2011.

 Prof. Juliet Esther attended a two day National Seminar on !Communication 1st Skills: Challenges and New Horizons held on 2 and 22nd January, 2011 at C.K.T. College, New Panvel.

 Prof. Nisha attended a two day National Seminar on Recent Developments in Trade and Commerce organized by Changu Kana Thakur College on 7th- 8th January,2011.

 Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu attended a UGC sponsored one day National Seminar th on !Human Development – Through Inclusive Growth on 18 February, 2011 at S.I.E.S., College, Sion (E), Mumbai.

 Prof. Aarti Sukheja attended a UGC sponsored on day National Seminar on th !Human Development – Through Inclusive Growth on 18 February, 2011 at S.I.E.S., College, Sion (E), Mumbai.

 Prof. Aarti Sukheja attended a National seminar on !Recent Developments in th th Trade and Commerce !on 7 and 8 January, 2011 at C.K.T College New Panvel.

 Prof. Aarti Sukheja participated in an International Commerce and Management conference on ! Emerging Issues in Global Economy , Commerce and Management: Challenges and Strategies for International Competitiveness organized by University , Department of Commerce , University of Mumbai on 1st and 2nd February, 2011. Kalina campus, Mumbai.

 Prof. Seema Somani attended two days International Conference on !Emerging Issues in Global Economy, Commerce and Management: Challenges and Strategies for International Competitiveness organized by 35

Department of Commerce, University of Mumbai on 1st and2nd

February,2011.  Prof. Seema Somani attended a one day seminar on Microfinance at Pragati College, Dombivli on 22nd February, 2011.

 Prof. Seema Somani attended a two day National Seminar on Recent Developments in Trade and Commerce sponsored by U.G.C. and organized by Changu Kana Thakur Arts, Commerce and Science College, Panvel on 7th-8th January,2011.

 Prof. Mmahek Chhabrai and Prof. Kiran Sable attended M.E.S. Research Forum Seminar in July, 2010.

 Prof. Karthika Unnithan Nair attended a one day National Seminar on !Third Cycle of Accreditation on 12th February,2011 at Birla College at Kalyan.  Prof. Binoj C. Kutty attended a one day National Seminar on !Third Cycle of Accreditation on 12th February, 2011 at Birla College at Kalyan.  Dr. Rashmi Padhye, Prof. Rammia Manoj and Prof. Jyoti Kadam attendend one day National Seminar on Frontiers in Biotechnology on 3rd and 4th December, 2010 at C.K.T. College at New Panvel.

 Prof. Kumudini Das presented papers, "Age education and caste differences among couples and their impact on fertility in India# and "Dynamics of Inter-religious and inter-caste marriages in India#, at the Annual Meeting of the Population Association of America (PAA), between March 31 to April 2, held at Washington, DC, United States of America.

8. Total Number of Seminars /Workshops Conducted :

th  Seminar conducted on 12 February, 2011 on the topic: !Customer Relationship Management . rd  Mathematics and Statistics Association conducted !Maths Symposia on 3 December, 2010.  Organised Seminar on Wild Life and Animal Welfare on 18th September, 2010.

 The Research Forum of our institution organized the following seminars :

 MES Faculty Seminar Series 29 July, 2010.  National Seminar on Life Skill Education – Impetus for a Human Society, 8-9 October, 2010.

 MES Faculty Development Programme 11 January, 2011.

9. Research Projects:  10. Patents generated, if any:

 11. New Collaborative research programmes:

 12. Research grants received from various agencies:

 13. Details of research scholars:

 Prof. Seema Somani has registered for Ph.D. with S.N.D.T. University in the subject of Commerce.

 Prof. Smitha Jayaram is pursuing Ph. D. with Bharthiyar University. Her topic is "Numerical Methods and Analysis#.  Prof. Gajanan Wader is pursuing Ph.D. from Yashwantrao Chavan Open University in the subject of Accounts.  Prof. Aarti Sukheja is pursuing Ph.D. from S.N.D.T. University in the subject of Economics.

14. Citation index of faculty members and impact factor: None 15. Honor’s/awards to the faculty :

 Prof. Shabab Rizvi was honoured with the !Late Yashwanth Rao Chavan Youth Teacher Award , organized by Raigad District Rashtrawadi Youth Congress.

 Prof. Seema Somani, Prof. Monali Ray and Prof. Gajanan Wader received award for !Best Paper Presentation , in the UGC sponsored National Seminar on !Recent Development in Trade and Commerce , organized by CKT College, New Panvel on 7th and 8th January 2011.

 Prof. Sabitha Praveen bagged the !Best Library User Title .  Prof. Meenakshi Srivasta published a paper titled !Amylase Activity of Micrococcus Roseus Isolated from mangrove rhizsosphere soil published in Bionano Frontier Journal.

 Mrs. Kiran Sable qualified N.E.T. in Commerce in the A.Y. 2010-11 conducted by U.G.C.

 Mrs. Jennie Prajith Mrs.Kiran Sable qualified N.E.T. in Commerce in the A.Y. 2010-11 conducted by U.G.C.

 Dr. Rinkoo Shantnu was appointed as moderator in the subject of Business Economics II of S.Y. B.Com, on 28th October, 2010 at S.I.E.S. College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

 Prof. Aarti Sukheja was appointed as moderator in the subject of Business Economics of F.Y. B.Com, on 28th October, 2010 at S.I.E.S. College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

 Prof. Prerna Sharma was appointed as University Examiner and Moderator for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) for the subjects Human Resource Management and Special Studies in Marketing.

 Prof. Shabab Rizvi was appointed as moderator in the subject of B.Economics of F.Y.B.Com. and S.Y.B.Com. on !st April, 2011 at Maharshi Dayanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce.

 Prof. Mmahek Chhabria was appointed as University Examiner and Moderator for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) for the subject Service Sector Management.

 Prof.Kavita Baddi was appointed as University Examiner for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) for the subject Financial Management.

 Prof. Prerna Sharma was appointed as University External Examiner for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) Project Viva – Voce.  Prof. Mmahek Chhabria was appointed as University External Examiner for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) Project Viva – Voce.  Prof. Kavita Baddi was appointed as University External Examiner for T.Y.B.M.S. (Sem V) Project Viva – Voce.  Prof. Prerna Sharma was appointed as External Examiner for Mock Viva for T.Y.B.M.S. at Western College, Sanpada.

 Prof. Shabab Rizvi was appointed as moderator in the subject of Business Economics of F.Y.B.Com., S.Y.B.Com. and Foundation Course of F.Y.B.Com. of second term examination March 2011 at Patuck Gala College of Commerce and Management on 22nd March, 2011.

The following faculty members presented papers at various National and International seminars and conferences:

The following faculty members presented papers at various National and International seminars and conferences in the academic year 2010- 2011.

Name of Topic Place Date Faculty Prof. Aarti Migration of labour: Global C.K.T., College, 7th and 8th Sukheja Perspectives New Panvel January, 2011 Prof. Aarti Emerging Issues in International Kalina University, 1st and 2nd Sukheja Labour Migration Mumbai February, 2011 Prof. FDI in higher education in India: Pros Kalina University, 1st and 2nd Seema and Cons. Mumbai February, Somani A study of corporate social 2011 responsibility and reporting framework across the globe Prof. Kiran Effect of Mall culture on Navi Mumbai M.E.S.Research July 2010 Sable Forum New Panvel Prof. A study on buying behavior of Kohinoor Business 5th, Prerna consumers at BIS Bazaar School February, Sharma 2011 Prof. Faculty Development for Higher M.E.S. Research July, 2010 Mmahek Education Forum, New Panvel Chhabria Prof. A study on buying behavior of Kohinoor Business 5th, Mmahek consumer a Big Bazaar School February, Chhabria 2011

Prof. A study on buying behavior of Kohinoor Business 5th, Kavita consumer a Big Bazaar School February, Baddi 2011 Prof. Recent trends in Telecommunication C.K.T., College, 7th and 8th Gajanan Infrastructure in India New Panvel January, Wader 2011 Prof. A study on the Trends and C..K.T., College, 7th and 8th Monali developments of Bancassurance in New Panvel January, Ray India 2011 Prof. A study corporate Social Kalina University, 1st and2nd Monali Responsibility and reporting frame Mumbai February,20 Ray work across the globe 11 Prof.Seema Micro Finance:Problems and prospects Pragati College of 22nd Feb, Somani Arts and 2011 Commerce, Dombivilli Prof.Seema India: A global higher education C.K.T., College, 7th and 8th Somani magnet New Panvel January, 2011

16. Internal resources generated :

 Fees from students are the main source of earning for the college.  In addition we have M.C.S.T. computer lab which is a part of our college. It generates revenue by offering certificate and diploma courses in computer studies at concessional rates.

17. Details of departments getting SAP, COSIST / DST, FIST etc.: None

18. Community Services:

 The Social Awareness Cell of our college makes continual efforts to sensitize students towards the needs of the society. As part of its social outreach commitment, following are the social contributions for the current academic year. th  Organized a "Community Service Day# on 18 December, 2010 at Dr. K.M. Vasudevan Pillai s Campus, New Panvel. Inmates of Ramakrishna Niketan Vridhashram, Shantivan, tribal children from nearby rural areas, inmates from Pratham Orphanage Panvel were the main beneficiaries of the programme. A number of activities such as cultural programmes, games, computer awareness programmes for the tribal children were arranged besides the afternoon meal. A general health check-up camp for the public, in collaboration with Life-Line Hospital, Panvel,blood donation drive with the help of Sai Blood Bank , Aids and Leprosy Awareness programmes were the other projects organized for the day. Pillai s Group of Institutions made generous contributions, in cash and kind, to ALERT India, Association for Leprosy Education Rehabilitation and Treatment, India, CHIRAG, College of Social Work, Pratham Orphanage, Panvel and Ramakrishna Niketan Vridhshram, Shantivan.

 Social Awareness Cell, in association with Computer Science Department, developed software, !registration database for a N.G.O. - !People for Animals Navi Mumbai , this N.G.O. works for the rescue and rehabilitation of animals and birds. th  !Anti Tobacco Rally was organized on 16 September, 2010 in the adjoining areas of Panvel. The motive of the rally was to highlight the ill

effects of tobacco chewing and smoking. Total 132 students from different streams participated in the rally.

 Mrs. Deepika Sharma, faculty with computer science department, supported th a girl child for education from !Nanhi Kali on 19 July 2010 for a period of one year.

 Organized a lecture on !Malaria: Prevention and Symptoms on 12th August, 2010, Dr. Ranade from Lions Club, Panvel addressed the session.

 Students from B.Sc. Biotechnology participated in the AIDS awareness rally st on 1 December, 2010, organized by Jyothi s Terminal Care Centre situated at Kalamboli. Jyothis Care Centre is an organization working for HIV- AIDS in Mumbai along with Mumbai District Aids Control Organization (MDAC).

 "If service is your habit, let s meet.", a campaign regarding contribution towards betterment of society, reducing present deficiency existing in the area of platelets and blood donation in India, was organized on 15th February, 2011, by Social Awareness Cell of Pillai s College of Arts Commerce and Science in association with RON- a N.G.O that acts to keep and inculcate service mentality among youth by various activities so that they are trained to serve humanity. Dr. Aarti, Asst. Medical Social Worker from Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), with her team members collected 50 samples of blood from the college students. 600 students have voluntarily registered their names, for blood donation in actual need of crisis. The students enrolling their names will be contacted in case of any disaster or emergencies for blood donation. rd  Organised a !Donation Drive on 23 February, 2011 wherein !PRATHAM - a N.G.O. for orphans and destitute children was the main beneficiary. 40 pairs of shoes were donated to the boys at the PRATHAM s 43

Boys Shelter and 240 long books were donated to the girls at the PRATHAM s Girls Shelter, located at Panvel. Along with this, 100kgs of rice and 25kgs of dal were also donated to PRATHAM s shelter at Panvel.  The main aim of N.S.S. is to bring about social transformation by utilizing youth vitality through various development activities. The N.S.S. unit of our college has taken many social service initiatives in areas like:

 Tree Plantation Programme: Conducted a Tree Plantation Programme in Sant Sai Baba Govt. School, New Panvel on 12.8.10. Planted 50 saplings.

 Street Play on effects of Alcoholism: Conducted a Street Play by Smitha Patil Street Theatre on 17.8.2010 on the effects of alcoholism and drug abuse.

 Lecture on Leprosy Awareness: Conducted a lecture on 18.8.2010 on Leprosy awareness by ALERT-INDIA NGO, the key speaker was Ms. Ispita De, a member of the NGO. The Programme was followed by donations accounting a total of Rs. 20,849.

 Pulse Polio Camp: Conducted a 7 days Pulse Polio Vaccination Camp from 21.8.2010-28.8.2010 in association with Rural Hospital, Raigad.

 Blood Donation Camp: Conducted a Blood Donation Camp on 27.8.2010 in the Old Canteen wherein the total blood bottles donated were 202 and stood First in Raigad district and for this received Trophy, Cash Prize and Shawl.

 Energy Conservation Programme: Conducted an Energy Conservation Programme in the campus wherein boards regarding the same topic were stuck in each class by the volunteers.

 AIDS Awareness Rally: Conducted an AIDS Awareness Rally in New Panvel as a contribution to the World AIDS Day on 1.12.2010. The rally went with slogans, banners and pamphlets in every area of New Panvel. 44

 Kotak Education Foundation’s lecture: Conducted a lecture on Placement by Kotak Education Foundation on 8.12.2010, wherein the students were informed about the different career opportunities available with Kotak.

 Residential camp: Conducted a 7 days residential camp in Shirdon, Panvel wherein the following activities were conducted-  Events such as debate, elocution and street plays on social issues.  Cleanliness Campaign was conducted and the !Wada i.e the residence of Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke.  Conducted door-to-door lectures on Water Conservation in the Village.  Arranged lectures on Human Rights, Environmental Conservation and Biography of Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke.  Arranged interactive lectures with the students of !Raigad Jilha Prathamik Vidyalaya , Shirdon.  Disaster Management Programme: Conducted a Disaster Management programme under which door-to-door lectures were given by the volunteers on !The safe and smart use of LPG and Electricity and the ways to conserve the same.The programme was conducted in our adopted village Khanda Village and Adai Village from 7.1.2011 - 11.1.2011.

 Lecture on Disaster Management: Conducted a Lecture on Disaster th Management by !Swayam NGO on 14 January,2011.  Lecture on Communication Skills: Conducted a lecture on Improvement in Communication Skills on 17th January, 2011.

19. Number of teachers and officers newly recruited: 2 full time teachers were recruited in the year 2010-11.

20. Teaching and Non-teaching staff ratio: 3:1

21. Improvements in the library services:

 Installed CCTVs (Closed Circuit Television) to prevent loss of books.  Prepared Library Information Brochure to create awareness about library collection and services.  Enrolled for Institutional Membership of UGC sponsored N-LIST (National Library and Information Services infrastructure for Scholarly Content through which students and faculty members can access more than 2000 online journals and 20000 E-books .  Enrolled for Institutional Membership of British Council My library through which students and faculty members can access more than 45000 online books.  Increased student book ratio from 10:1 to 10:2.  Organized Orientation Programme for faculty members to train how to access OPAC and online database.  Compiled staff publications.  Established Educational Aid Centre to facilitate students and staff in teaching learning activities.

Services offered by our Learning Resource Centre % OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) % Bibliographic Service (On Demand) % Reference Service % Referral Service 46

% Internet, Scanner, Reprography, Printing % Current Awareness Service % Inter Library Loan % Book Bank % News Paper Clippings % Document Lending

Best practices followed by our Learning Resource Centre:

% Compiling student attendance statistics and displaying discipline wise on the notice board monthly, latest by the 7th of every month and informing the guardian about the same. % Library Advisory committee including student representatives. % PCACS Learning resource Centre follows Open Access System through students can search books themselves. % Display of newspaper clippings. % Display of career/employment information. % Student Suggestion forms and book requisition forms. % Display of new arrivals and circulating a list of those to concerned faculty members through E-mail. % Special provision for economically and socially backward students to issue books. % Instituted Annual Best Library User Award for students and staff. % Reservation facility for heavily circulating documents. % Conducting Annual Feedback from students and staff. % Departmental Library. % Display of Thought for the day. 47

% Regular Stock-Taking and Weed out of old syllabus books. % Students and faculty members can place their requirements and suggestions by communicating through Library E-mail id [email protected]

22. New books/ journals subscribed and their value:

Sr. No. Stream No. of Books Amount 1. B.Com. 325 54208

2. B.M.S. 470 70400

3. C.S. 171 73841

4. I.T. 433 43314

5. F.M. 244 30250

6. Biotechnology 94 77533

7. Accounts and Finance 533 69080

8. M.Sc. I.T. 88 62635

9. M.Sc. Biotechnology 104 162679.38

10. M.Com. 150 32250

23. Courses for which student assessment of teacher is introduced and the action taken on student feedback:  Computerized consolidated feedback on every teacher taken for each course from all students without disclosing their identity.

 The lecturer counseled firstly by the head of the department and then by the principal.

24. Unit cost of education:

The unit cost of education during the academic year 2010-2011 was Rs.7974

25. Computerization of administration and the process of admissions and examination results, issue of certificates:

 Admission forms are available on web site www.mes.ac.in.  Entire admission process computerized. Once a student is enrolled his / her entire information data is stored and used for receipts, identity cards and students list. This software has been developed by Software Development Department of our college.  Examination schedules and results are updated on the college website.

26. Increase in the infrastructural facilities:

 Increase in infrastructure facility is an ongoing process at our campus. We have a six storied building and being a growing institution; augmentation of infrastructural facilities is a never-ending process.

 Computers are updated by our hardware department.  Biotechnology Instrumentation lab was upgraded with new instruments.  Gymkhana facilities were upgraded with better sports kit.  Library resources were augmented with newer editions and titles.

27. Technology upgradation:

 We have introduced Biometric machine for recording the attendance of teaching and non- teaching staff from the current academic year.  Smart cards are also in use for attendance of teaching and non- teaching staff.  We have introduced a software programme ENTAB which takes care of all the details of the student s including admission, academic performance and feedback. For attendance monitoring of student we have separate software programmes.  Upgraded computers and laser printers are available for students and teachers.  Internet and Intranet services are provided.  VSAT and LCD presentations are made by teachers to improve the quality of teaching.

28. Computer and internet access and training to teachers and students:

 Computer and internet facility is available free of charge for students.  Teachers and students are encouraged to use computers to improve their presentation skills.  They are also encouraged to make use of internet facilities in order to update themselves. Internet facility is available free of cost.  Teachers make use of these facilities to prepare question papers, mark sheets, attendance records and to make annual/term-end reports.  Students also make extensive use of the computers for making presentations, project work, reference work by internet surfing etc. S.Y.B.Com. students

were encouraged to develop website of our college as a part of their project work in computer subject.

29. Financial aid to Students:  Concession in fees (full free ship / half free ship) is provided to the needy and deserving students.  List of freeships given to economically backward students from the resources of the college: Academic Scholarship 2010-2011

Sr. Roll Total Amount Amount Name Class No. No. Fees Paid Waived S.Y.B.Com. Ms. Rakshita 1. Financial 2462 16,605 5000 11605 Shetty Markets T.Y.B.Com. Ms. Avani 2. Accounts and 3049 14885 9942.5 4942.5 Dilip Patel Finance T.Y.B.Com. Ms. Anusha 3. Accounts and 3068 14885 9942.5 4942.5 Shetty Finance F.Y. B.Sc. Mr. Cajetan 4. Information 4059 22825 14900 7925 Fernandes Technology S.Y.B.Com. 5. Mr. Kurien Financial 2446 16605 10802.5 5802.5 Markets T.Y.B.Com. Ms. Afreen 6. Accounts and 3013 14885 9885 5000 Deshmukh Finance Mr. Saif 7. S.Y.B.M.S. 2518 15855 10855 5000 Deshmukh 45,217.5 Total Amount Waived

 List of Sports Scholarship given to deserving students as per recommendations from the Sports Director.

Sports Scholarship A.Y. 2010-2011

Sr. Total Amount Amount Name Class Roll No. No. fees Paid Waived S.Y.B.Com. Ms. 1 Accounts 2365 16605 7901.25 8703.75 Bhagyashree and Finance T.Y.B.Sc. Ms. Komal 2 Information 3174 22385 13692.5 8692.5 Khade Technology Ms. Namruta S.Y.B.Com. 3 2391 16605 7901.25 8703.75 Sunder A/F Ms. Akshata 4 T.Y.B.Com. 3853 4585 2792.5 1792.5 Vagaje Total Amount Waived 27892.5

 College has applied for the Government Scholarship/Freeship as prescribed by the University. Facility of paying fees in installments is provided to needy and deserving students.  University toppers, class toppers and subject toppers were given attractive prizes on the annual prize distribution day.  For the financial benefit of students we also provide them with the option of Earn and Learn Scheme.

List of Students working in our Campus Under Earn and Learn Scheme 2010-2011 1. Lida Jacob T.Y.B.Com. 2. Rajesh R. F.Y.B.Com. 3. Pooja Ramgude M.Com. II

 Book Bank facility helped the financially backward students by providing them text books on various subjects by collecting a meager deposit amount which was returned back to them while returning the books at the end of the year.

30. Activities and support form Alumni-Association:

 Alumni Association has maintained formal membership register, minutes book and other registration documents. We have given requisition for printing !pre-printed serial numbered admission forms and also to open separate saving bank account. During our next alumni meet we plan to have election to elect formal managing committee viz. student chairman, student secretary on the social front.  Association regularly meets and interacts with the management.  The association maintains a Suggestion Form for expressing their views and putting forward their suggestions.  Members of Alumni association are allowed to use library resources.  We continue to develop linkages with the corporate world through ex- students are placed in good companies.

31. Activities and support form Parent-Teacher Association:

 Parent - Teacher interaction is encouraged. Parent- teacher meetings are conducted to discuss monthly attendance, results of weekly test and overall academic performance in college as per the following schedule :

DATE CLASS

2/09/2010 F. Y. B.Sc. Information Technology

2/09/2010 S. Y. B.Sc. Information Technology

2/09/2010 F. Y. B.Sc. Computer Science

2/09/2010 S. Y. B.Sc. Computer Science

28/08/2010 F.Y., S.Y. and T.Y., B.Sc. Biotechnology.

 Parents of students are allowed to meet the teachers, Coordinators, Vice Principal and Principal on any day of the week, at any time, to make any suggestions or complaints.  Parents are given the mobile numbers of the concerned class teachers so that they can have regular and direct feedback about their children in relation to attendance and performance.

32. Health Services:

 We have a Health club that creates health awareness amongst students and staff by conducting programmes such as yoga sessions, talks on health issues, blood donation programmes and the like.  We have a health center in the premises and a doctor on call facility is available.  First aid boxes and wheel chairs are available.  We have a canteen committee in order to keep a check and improve the functioning of the canteen. Student representatives are included in the same. Regular meetings are held for prompt redressal of canteen related problems. Canteen Committee received 2 complaints in the current academic year which were resolved.

33. Performance in sports activities:

Students participated in a number of inter- collegiate tournaments in various events, the details of which are as given below:

SPORT’S REPORT No.of Sr. Name of the Event participants Position/remarks no. tournament

2nd round in Mumbai 1 Chess University 6 2nd round Tournament 2nd round Mumbai 2 Table tennis University 6 2nd round Tournament

1st round Mumbai 3 Swimming University 9 1st round Tournament

Pre-quarter in Mumbai Reached pre- 4 Kabaddi University 12 quarter Tournament

2nd round Mumbai 5 Wrestling University 4 2nd round Tournament

Mumbai University Played 09 tournament zone- rounds,04 6 Football 19 winner, main league represented /overall 5th position university

Girls and boys Mumbai University 03 girls 7 Softball tournament boys 27 represented reached 2nd round and university girls bronze medalist

Mumbai University Long jump,01 boy 8 Athletics athletics meet- 7 represented individual silver university

Mumbai University 2nd round, 01 9 Cricket cricket tournament 2nd 16 player selected to round play IPL for Pune

rd Mumbai University 3 round – 10 Volleyball mens volleyball 12 01student championship represented state

Reached in 2nd 2nd round of Mumbai round - 02-players 11 Handball University hand ball 14 represented championship university

Boys team reached Ball Mumbai University 3rd round and girls 12 championship for boys 19 team won gold.05 Badminton and girls players represented university

Mumbai University Team positioned Mens Basketball 8th out of 42 13 Basketball Tournament held at 12 colleges -03- Pillai`s New Panvel players represented Campus university

Team reached 4th Mumbai University Rifle position, 02- 14 Rifle Shooting 1 shooting players represented Championship university

Mumbai University 15 Judo 2 3rd round Judo Tournament

01 girl represented Mumbai University 16 Base ball 24 state in national Base Ball Tournament championship

District level Football 17 Football Championship by 18 Runners up Malhar Sports

Inter-collegiate Football 18 Football 18 Winner Championship by Dynamics

34. Incentives to outstanding sports persons:

 Participating students get concessions in the attendance and we conduct extra tests for them.  Health Diet is given to Sportsmen during practice sessions and tournaments.  Kits are provided free of cost to all students who have participated in sports. And many availed of fee concessions upto 100 percent.  All students participating in any sports events are provided with transport facility.  For university level winners, 10 marks are added to their total marks at the final examination.  Additional examinations are conducted for those students who could not appear for their regular examination due to tournaments which coincided with the same dates.

 Our college organizes annual residential sports camp to train and motivate our students to participate in inter-collegiate as well as intra-collegiate sports tournaments.  We also host tournaments at all levels in our college campus. We have an annual event Pillai s Sports Festival in which other colleges are also invited.  Cash prizes, Trophies, Medals, Track Suits, Appreciation Certificates, etc. are given to deserving students.

35. Students achievements and awards:

 Academic Achievements

 Department of Students Welfare, University of Mumbai, organized a rd research convention !Aavishkar , on 3 January, 2011 to encourage student interest in research. Our M.Sc. Biotechnology -II student, Gaurang Ramesh Khot, was selected for the zonal level for his paper presentation on !Effects of ozone on Seed Germination .  Abhilash Das and Jayesh Bhagwat of M.Sc.-II qualified NET Examination.  Examination results are awaited.

 Achievements of Students’ Council Sr. Events Date No. 10/07/10 1. Celebrated Fresher s Day ’ Participated in the 43rd Inter-collegiate Cultural Fest organized by University of Mumbai. Prize won Name of the participants Event names at Zonal Level Neha Rao On the Spot Painting Shruti Nair Classical Dance Nived Devdas Cartooning 2nd Prize Shalaka babr Poster Making Prajakta Pathak Light Vocal 2nd Prize Shweta Dewgaonkar Mono Acting Tito Aby Debate (English) 2nd Prize Debate (English) Gurpreet Kaur 2nd Prize Elocution(English) Anjana Nair Classical (Indian) 2nd Prize Anagha Datar Elocution(Marathi) 06/08/10 Namrata Jage Debate (Marathi) 2. Sukanya Kulkarni Debate (Marathi) Kaustubh Patil Western Instrumental Aditya Chauhan Kirti Pachurai Dayanad Thinya Akshay Pednekar Western Group Song Husien Hatyari Ganesh Labde Zunoon Zuber Ashsih Saxena Parth Seth Taranjeet Singh Folk Dance 2nd Prize Nishant Gharat Disha Bhanusahli Anushree Surendran Yugandhara Zemse Folk Dance Abhishek Ranade 60

Akshata Vagaje Ritesh Shinde Debolina Das Swapnil Upadhye Abhinay Soman Tanmay Patvardhan Jui Mahajan Skit 2nd Prize Smitha Dabke Arkesh Kulkarni Mandar Kane Participated in LAN GAMING in Wilson College Fest Name of Participants Event Name Prize Won Pranay Jagger 2nd Prize 22/08/10 3. Jayesh Patel 23/08/10 Kuashik Counter Strike 1.6 Divesh Shetty Akshay Rao Participated in LAN GAMING in N.M. College Fest 01/09/10 Name of Participants Event Name Prize Won 02/09/10 Pranay Jagger

4. Jayesh Patel

Kuashik Counter Strike 1.6 2nd Prize Divesh Shetty

Akshay Rao 04/09/10 5. Celebrated TRADITIONAL DAY AND CHOCOLATE DAY

Performed a Cultural Programme for NAAC PEER TEAM 6. 04/10/10 VISIT

Sr. Events Date No. Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Paramount! at D.Y.Patil College, C.B.D.

Name of participants Event Name Prize won Swapnil and Group B ox Cricket - 23rd and Preeti and Group Tug of war - 24th 1. st Suraj and Group Tug of war 1 Prize Novembe Preeti and Vimal Blind Art 1st Prize r, 2010 Megha and Nazish Blind Art - Taranjeet and Group Treasure Hunt 1st Prize Preeti and Group Treasure Hunt - Shanu and Group Roadies -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Rang Tarang! at N.K.T. College, Thane

16th, 17th Name of participants Event Name Prize won and 18th 2. Navita and Group Folk Dance 1st Prize Decembe Daya Singing - r, 2010 Pranita Mane Mono Acting 1st Prize Western Group Umesh and Group - dance Nived Devdas Cartooning -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Fantasies at S.I.E.S. ! 15th, 16th College, Sion and 17th 3. Decembe Name of participants Event name Prize won r, 2010 Vimal and Group Treasure hunt - Pranay and Group LAN Gaming -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Panaroma! at J.V.M. nd Mehta’s College, Airoli 22 4. Name of participants Event name Prize won Decembe Jayesh and Group LAN Gaming - r, 2010 Pooja and Group Folk Dance - Daya Solo Singing -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest ZEAL! at Gurunanak College, Mumbai 13th and 14th 5. Name of participants Event name Prize won January, Taranjeet and Group LAN Gaming - 2011 Jimeesh and Gruop Treasure Hunt -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Phoenix! at Acharya College, Chembur 6. Name of participants Event Name Prize won Jimeesh and Group Treasure Hunt - Vaibhav and Group Treasure Hunt -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Fest Crsyallus! at VPM College, Thane 7.

Name of participants Event Name Prize won Jimeesh and Group Treasure Hunt -

Participated in Inter-Collegiate Gandharva at K.G. Joshi ! 18th and Bedekar Thane 19th 8. Name of participants Event Name Prize won January, Kashyap and Group Debate - 2011 Shivpoojan Jaiswal Poetry Recitation - Ashish Kulkarni Marathi Debate -

Conducted Inter-Collegiate Fest Xpressions-The Celebrations of Youth 2011! at our campus Name of the events Name of the 1st Prize winning college A) Fine Arts 20th and Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and T-shirt painting 21st 9.  Science January, Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Mehendi 2011  Science Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Nail Art  Science Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Face painting  Science

Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Rangoli  Science  Flower Rangoli S.S.T. College  Cartooning S.S.T. College  Poster making Acharya College, Chembur Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Salad Dressing  Science  Flower Arrangement Bunts, Kurla  Best Out of Waste Acharya College, Chembur  Collage Acharya College, Chembur B) Literary Events  Poetry recitation Acharya College, Chembur Pillai s College of Arts, Science and Xpress Yourself  Commerce  Debate- Marathi Bunts, Kurla Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Debate-English  Science  Poets Viewpoint Acharya College, Chembur  Essay Writing S.I.E.S., Nerul C) Performing Arts Western Group  N.K.T. College, Thane dance Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Western Solo dance  Science Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Classical Solo dance  Science Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Folk Dance  Science Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Fashion show  Science Street Dance Acharya College, Chembur  Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Duet singing  Science Western  Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Instrumental Science Jugalbandi  Photography P.I.I.T.  Mimcry K.G.Joshi College, Thane and Acharya

College, Chembur  Skit  Mono Acting K.G.Joshi College, Thane D) LAN Gaming Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and FIFA 09  Science  Counter strike Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and NFS Most wanted  Science E) Sports Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Box Cricket  Science  Tug of War Bunts, Kurla Pillai s College of Arts, Commerce and Basket Ball  Science  Rink football PIIT 22nd 10. Celebrated ANNUAL DAY January, 2011

 Sports Achievements

Refer to point No. 33 (Pg. no. 55)

36. Activities of the Guidance and Counseling Unit:

 The counseling unit has a professional counselor, Ms.Yvette Lee to attend to students who are identified with behavioural problems or mental tensions.

 A total of 13 students were identified and counseled this academic year.

 Their history sheets were prepared and they were called for regular follow-ups.

37. Placement services provided to students:

 Placement Report for 2010-2011 No. of Students Name of the Company Date Selected Patni 5th May,2010 9

th Wipro Infotech 9 July, 2010 2

Real Team 4th September, 2010 Results awaiting

Tech Mahindra July,2010 18

th WIPRO BPO 8 October, 2010 4 Iris 22nd December,2010 25 WIPRO Tech. February,2011 31

LNT 17thFebruary, 2010 15

38. Development program for non-teaching staff:

 Non-teaching staff who are interested in pursuing education are encouraged and the management supports such candidates financially.

 Our I.T. Department helps interested non-teaching staff to update their computer knowledge.

 For the benefit of our non-teaching staff, we have procured general awareness and knowledge enhancement books for the library.

 Non- teaching staff and grade IV employees can take loan at lower interest rate from the society.

 During outstation industrial visits, we encourage some of our grade IV employees to join in and their tickets and stay are sponsored by the college. 66

 College Gymkhana Committee arranges various sports events such as Carom, Table Tennis, cricket Tournaments for the non-teaching staff members.

39. Healthy practices of the institution

 Sustenance of quality of teaching is taken care of by appointing qualified, dedicated teachers acceptable to the students and we try to retain our teachers through good HR policies.

 All activities are channeled through proper planning of academic activity well in advance through Academic Calendar, teaching plans in each subject, portion completion schedules, etc. H.O.Ds co-ordinate and control such schedules by regular departmental meetings and through formal and informal feedback from students so that our effort to sustain the quality of education is successful.

 Innovative practices in teaching learning:  Extra Lectures for weak students  Advanced learners programme  Language lab and bridge course for vernacular medium students  Group-Wise Coaching  Handouts/Problem Book  Test Series/Class Test  Projects/Presentations  Guidance Lectures/Seminars  Guardian teacher system  Student mentoring system  Use of ICT 67

 Planning of examination schedules for regular, ATKT and additional exams, evaluation schedule, moderation schedule, date of result of examination for each academic year is done before the ending of previous academic year. Execution of such advanced planning is done through a well functioning Exam Cell.

 Our Centralized Research Forum is a model unit because our entire sister institutes can pool in their knowledge, finance and efforts to undertake research in various fields.

 Our college has a Grievance cell under which regular meetings are conducted and the grievances are sorted out at the earliest. We have a suggestion box located in front of the Vice-Principal s office. An email id is provided to students and staff so as to contact the professor-in-charge.

 We give stress on social objectives and we achieve these objectives through the N.S.S, Social Awareness Cell, Euridite Education Mission, Soroptomist International Association for Women and Nature Club.

 Regular up gradation of laboratories is ensured by procuring latest version computers for computer labs and latest technology based equipments for Biotechnology laboratories.

 We give importance to regular augmentation of library resources with newer editions and more number of titles. Staff and students also have access to online facilities such as Inflibnet and Delnet.

 Support to economically backward students through freeships, scholarships, installment facility !Earn and Learn and the !Book Bank scheme.  We have an efficient counseling unit with an able professional counselor and a well maintained Health Centre with a well experienced doctor.

 We publish a bi-monthly newsletter- !Pillai s Times , as a communication medium between students and the college.

 Our Management Association encourages students to prepare and display wall papers.

 We have constituted awards for the !Best library User to encourage staff to carry on with the good work.

 Management supports teachers who wish to pursue advanced studies in terms of financial aid and time flexibility. Necessary books are also ordered in the library on receipt of requisition from the teacher concerned.

 We encourage teachers to participate in workshops, seminars at state / national level. The registration fees and traveling expenses are reimbursed by the college and they are given duty leave for the same.

 On completion of Ph.D., teachers are felicitated by the management.  Teachers are encouraged to attend faculty development programmes such as Orientation and Refresher courses.

 Our college Staff Colloquium organizes lectures and activities for the benefit of teaching and non-teaching staff. In this academic year, lectures on "Positive thinking# (March, 2011) and "Communication- A Teaching th Pedagogy# (7 July, 2010) were organized.  We have framed the !Best Student Award to encourage students to actively participate and excel in both academic as well as extra-curricular avenues.

 To promote reading habits among students, Library has started giving award for Best Library User Award from each stream.

 Various international workshops and training programmes like the International Advanced Training Programme in Management are organized

through our partnership with St. Mary s College of Business and Economics, California, U.S.A., which gives international exposure to our students.

 We have formed a library committee to formulate policies and guidelines for the smooth functioning of Library activities. It also involves student representatives.

 Availability of suggestion box and timely response.  Thought for the Day: We publish an important message through this every day.

40. Linkages developed with National and International academic research bodies.

 We give an opportunity to our students to participate in International Advanced Training Programme in Management through our partnership with St. Mary s College of Business and Economics, California and U.S.A. Our students get an opportunity to visit companies of world repute. In the current academic year, our students visited companies such as Genentech- Biotechnology Company, Adobe- Software Company, Clorox- Manufacturer of Consumer products, AT and T Park- Baseball Giants Club and Stadium, Apple Headquarters, Intel Museum-Technology Company, Yahoo, John Muir Hospital- Medical Center, Stanford University Campus.  Our institution also has membership with the following organizations:  Consumer Guidance Society Of India  Indian Merchants Association

41. Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add:

 This academic year saw PCACS being reaccredited with an !A grade by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC).

 !Pillai s Group of Institutes received the !Best Institute Award , from !Shri Ramsheth Thakur Vikas Mandal and Panvel Taluka and City Congress Committee in the month of January, 2011.  As a part of MIS, our central office has implemented the !Campus Care software for different modules such as admissions, fees, I.D.Cards, and other relevant details except examinations and attendance. We will be introducing the software for examinations and attendance after these modules are modified to suit our requirement.

Part C:

Details of the plans of the institution for the academic year 2011- 2012:

1. To begin lectures on the first working day i.e. 09.06.2011. 2. To ensure 100% utilization of lecture timings. 3. To prepare and publish yearly academic calendar before the beginning of the Academic year. 4. To regularly update infrastructure to provide students with facilities of international standards. 5. To ensure professional development of teachers through workshops, seminars and training programmes. 6. To introduce more innovative teaching methods such as mock interviews, skits and field surveys. 7. To encourage teachers to make use of modern teaching methods such as audio visual screens, simulation and the like. 8. To provide extra coaching to weak students and help them improve through systems such as student mentoring and guardian teachers. 9. To arrange guest lectures by university examiners to provide guidelines for university exams. 10. To arrange talks by corporate guests to help prepare students for interviews. 11. To take initiatives to increase the interests of guardians towards their wards performance by arranging meetings. 12. To identify and redress student grievances through the grievance cell. 13. To conduct greater number of seminars and workshops of National and International Standards.

14. To arrange special programmes for non-teaching staffs. 15. To continue our international exchange endeavour with St. Mary s, U.S.A. 16. To continue with our social endeavours through N.S.S. and Social Awareness Cell. 17. To care for the environment by creating more awareness through the Nature Club. 18. To strengthen industry linkages. 19. To strengthen national and international linkages. 20. To strengthen alumni participation. 21. To continue to maintain creative standards of our college magazine !SPECTRUM and our inter-collegiate event !EXPRESSIONS .

DR. DAPHNE PILLAI MS. AARTI SUKHEJA (Principal) (Co-ordinator)