IQAC) A.G & S.G SIDDHARTHA DEGREE COLLEGE of ARTS and SCIENCE, VUYYURU the IQAC Report of the Activities and Achievements for the Academic Year 2008-2009

INTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE CELL (IQAC) A.G & S.G SIDDHARTHA DEGREE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, VUYYURU The IQAC Report of the Activities and Achievements for the Academic Year 2008-2009

Guest Lectures

 The Department of Zoology organized a Guest Lecture on “Vermi Compost Technology” by Sri K.Surendra Reddy, Head of the Department of Zoology, ANR College, Gudiada on 28.10.2008.  The Department of History organised a Guest Lecture on “Impact of Modern Europe on India” by Sri G.S.Venkateswara Rao, Head (Retired) Department of History, AG & SG Siddhartha Degree College, Vuyyuru on 26.7.2008.  The Department of English organized a Guest Lecture by Prof.K.Ratnashila Mani, M.A., M.Phil., PGDTE, Ph.D. on “Communication Skills” for II year and “Importance of Phonetics” for I year Degree students on 6.9.2008.  The Department of Telugu organised a Guest Lecture on “History and Culture of Andhra Pradesh” bv Sri G.S.Venkateswara Rao, Former Head of the department of History to the II B.A. students on 30.6.2008.  The Department of Telugu organised a Guest Lecture on “Rama Sethu” by Sri G.Sriramchandra Murthy, retired Head, Dept. of History to the I B.Sc. students on 25.7.2008.  The Department of Botany organised a student seminar on “Atmosphere” to the II year CBZ (EM) students in July, 2008.  The Department of Botany organised a student Seminar on “Hydro sere” to the II year CBZ (TM) students in August, 2008.  The Department of Telugu invited the members of “Telugu Basha Samskruti – Chaitanya Yatra” to our college on 2.8.2008 Padmasri Dr.Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, Sri Guttikonda Subba Rao and Dr.G.V.Poornachand and Sri Anand, Silican Andhra President, USA enlightened the students on the importance of talking in mother tongue.  The Department of Library and Information Science organised a guest lecture on “Role of Libraries in enriching knowledge among the students” by Mrs.M.Krishna Kumari, Station Director, All India Radio, Vijayawada on 26.11.2008 to the first year students. Sri A.Rama Mohan Rao, Proprietor, Navodaya Printers was felicitated on this occasion.  Sri M.Venu Gopal, Head, Dept. of Commerce gave a guest lecture on 19.11.2008 FN at VSG Govt. Degree & PG Colleges, Movva on “Hard skills and Soft skills”.  Sri M.Venu Gopal, Head, Dept. of Commerce gave a guest lecture on 19.11.2008 AN at VSG Govt. Degree & PG Colleges, Movva on “Human Resources Management / Human Capital Management” on the eve of Library week celebrations”  The Career Guidance Cell organised “Intensive Academic Programme for better performance” for the Tenth class students from 5.1.2009 to 14.1.2009. About 140 students from 15 Z.P.H. Schools in and around Vuyyuru participated in it. Sri V.Sobhanadreswara rao, former Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of AP was the Chief Guest in the Valedictory function held on 14.1.2009.  The Career Guidance cell organised a guest lecture on “Failure of Watch Dogs” by Dr.Arikipudi Prem Chand, Renowned Economist and Former Adviser to IMF, Washington, USA on 29.1.2009.  The Department of Botany organised a guest Lecture on “Genomics and Proteomics” by Dr.G.Nageswara Rao, Reader in Botany, ANR College, Gudivada on 30.1.2009  The Department of Physics organised a Guest Lecture on “Electrical Magnetic Ceramics” by Dr.K.Krishna Murthy, Director, PB Siddhartha PG Centre, Vijayawada and Dr.V.N.Prasad, Reader on 30.1.2009. The students were motivated by them to join in M.Sc. Physics and pursue research.  The Department of Chemistry organised a guest Lecture on “Stereo – Chemistry” by Prof.P.V.V.Satyanarayana, Professor and Director (PG Admissions), ANU on 2.2.2009 to the II year B.Sc. students.  The Department of Zoology organised a guest Lecture on “Aquaculture in General” by Sri Vijaya Kumar, Project Manager, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture on 24.2.2009.  The Department of English organised a 6 day workshop on “Learn to Learn – in Building competency in Communication skills in English” by Dr.S.Shankar, Head of the Department of English, ANR College, Gudivada from 17.3.2009 to 22.3.2009. 25 students of I Degree Course took part in the Work shop.  The Department of Zoology organised a Guest Lecture by Sri S.Vijaya Kumar, Project Manager (Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Agriculture) on “Development of Agriculture” in India.

National Seminars

 Sri D.Janardhana Rao participated in the “Train the trainer Programme in Environmental studies” at Acharya Nagarjuna University conducted by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) from 23.4.2008 to 1.5.2008.  Sri T.V.B. Rajeswararao, Administrative Officer, has participated in the workshop on “Information Technology for Academic Administrators” from 3.6.2008 to 6.8.2008 conducted by Academic Staff College, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.  Sri D.Janardhana Rao participated in National Seminar on “Health and Environment” conducted by Environmental protection training and Research Institute (PTRI) Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad on 20.7.2008.  Sri P.Venkateswarlu and Sri D.Janardhana Rao attended a National Seminar on “Recent trends in Medical & Industrial Microbiology” at P.B.Siddhartha College of Arts & Science, Vijayawada on 27th & 28th September, 2008.  Smt.M.Usha Rani, Lecture in Zoology attended a National Seminar on “Recent Trends in Medical and Industrial Microbiology on 27th & 28th September, 2008 sponsored by UGC at P.B.Siddhartha Degree College of Arts & Science, Vijaywada.  Smt.Varla Aruna Kumari, Lecturer n English attended the 2 day National conference on “Reflective Practice in the English classroom sponsored by UGC at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 11th and 12th of August, 2008.  Sri K.Ravi Kumar, Adh.Lect. attended a National Seminar on “Biotechnology in the conservation of Biodiversity, organized by Sir C.R.Reddy College, Eluru on 22.11.2008 and presented a paper on “Studies on Plant growth promoting florescent Pseudomonades and its Bio-control potential”

N.S.S. Activities

 The Unit-III (Girls) participated in the cleaning programme of our garden on the college campus on 3.9.2008.  The Unit-III (Girls) rendered their services as volunteers in various temples on the occasion of Dussera from 30.9.2008 to 9.10.2008  The Unit-III (girls) and Unit-II (boys) organised Yoga training camp in the month of May, 2008 on the college premises by “Sri Venkateswara Yoga Seva Kendra, Mangalagiri.  Volunteers involved in clean and green programme in the month of July, 2008 at Yakamuru Katta.  Volunteers involved in the 62nd Independence Day Celebrations on 15.8.2008 at Mandal Upper Primary School at Yakamuru Katta.  Volunteers rendered services in Pulse Polio programme on 24th, 25th and 26th of August, 2008 in Vuyyuru.  15 students participated in the Blood donation camp at Acharya Nagarjuna University on 7-11-2008.  Conducted a Rally on Antiterrorism on 29-11-2008 along with other NGO‟s in Vuyyuru.  Sri B.Venkatarayudu, Principal, Sri A.L. Kantha Rao, Adhoc Lecturer in Telugu and Sri T.V.B.Rajeswara Rao, Admn. Officer participated in the World Telugu Federation Celebrations held at Vijayawada on 9th, 10th and 11th January, 2009  Sri M.Venu Gopal, Head, Dept.of Commerce attended a National Seminar organised by the Department of Commerce and Management, Kalyan PG College, Chattisgarh on 6th and 7th February, 2009 and presented a paper on “Challenges before H.R. Professionals and the Best Practices for Multi Skill development””.  Department of Commerce organised “Performance Awards Function” on 11.2.2009. Two total performance awards, one special award and 55 subject-wise performance awards were presented in this function. Dr.Gh.Bala Bhaskara Rao, former Principal, Sri Prasada Reddy, Manager (Systems), Sri Ch.Venkateswara Rao, KCP Sugar & Ind. Corp., Ltd., were the Guests of Honour.  Sri M.Venu Gopal, Head, Dept. of Commerce attended a National Seminar on “Globalization in Higher Education, Challenges and oppurtunities” held on 15.2.2009 organised by Andhra Muslim College, Guntur.  Sri A.Sambasiva Rao, Head, Dept. Of Che., Sri K.Satyanarayana, Lect. In Che., Sri J.Nageswara Rao, Lect. In Che. and Smt.G.Sailaja, Lect. In Che. attended a Two Day National Seminar on “The promise of Nano Science” at PB Siddhartha Degree College, Vijayawada on 6th and 7th March, 2009.  Sri A.L.Kantha Rao, Adh.Lect. in Tel. Participated in the National Seminar on 23rd and 24th March, 2009, conducted by Krishna District Telugu Writers Association at Machilipatnam.  About 200 students of I, II & III NSS Units participated in “Thiranga Blood Donation Camp” at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Vijayawada on 3.2.2009  62 Boy cadets and 23 Girl cadets appeared for B-Certificate examination at Machilipatnam on 5.2.2009. The result is awaited.  50 Boy cadets appeared for C-Certificate examination at Nuzvid on 11th & 12th Feb.,2009. The result is awaited.

NCC activities

 40 cadets participated in the Summer Combined training camp at Viswasanthi English Medium High School from 10.5.2008 to 19.5.2008 Mr.J.Damodhar, II B.A. was selected in the Guard of Honour team.  10 cadets attended CATC camp, Visakapatnam from 15.7.2008 to 25.7.2008  Mr.J.Damodar, II B.A. was selected from 16 Andhra Battalion, Machilipatnam for the Independence Day parade on 15th August, 2008 at Hyderabad.  19 cadets participated in CATC at Nuzvid from 3.8.2008 to 12.8.2008  5 cadets donated blood at various hospitals.

Literary, Cultural and Co-curricular Activities

 Our students won consolation prizes in State Level Essay Writing competitions held at Siddhartha Kalakshetram, Vijayawada on 7.9.2008.  Our students won prizes in literary and cultural activities conducted by Rotary Club, Vuyyuru on 20.9.2008.  M.Vara Lakshmi won I Prize in Essay writing competition held at KVR; KVR & MKR College, Kaziplaem on 2.10.2008 and was award a cash prize of Rs.5,000/- Letter of appreciation and a shield. This is the 5th time our college bagged the Prize in Essay writing.  Ch.Yesu ratnam, II B.A. won I prize in English Poetry competition on “Environment Protection” held at Sarada College on 21.9.2008 sponsored by Samalochana, Forum of thinkers and K.K.Babu memorial trust.  Our students won certificates of appreciation for participating in paper presentation competitions on “Soft skills” where the II year Degree students competed with M.B.A., M.C.A. and Engineering students held at Sarada College, Vijayawada sponsored by Samalochana, Terum of thinkers and K.C. Babu Memorial trust on 21.9.2008.  Our students participated in the State Level Essay writing competitions held at Siddhartha Kalapeetam, Vijayawada on 20.7.2008 and won consolation prizes.  Our students participated in the Essay writing competition held at our college by the Lions Club, Vuyyuru on 22.7.2008.  Our students participated in various Literary and Cultural Competitions conducted in our college as per the guidelines of the Commissioner of Collegiate Education, AP, Hyderabad and the prizes were distributed on the eve of 62nd Independence Day Celebrations.  Miss.D.Pavani, III B.Sc. got II place in the Essay writing competition “Nanotechnology” conducted by the Physics Department of SDMS Kalasala, Vijayawada on 24.09.2008.  The students participated in the essay writing and elocution competitions conducted by the Rotary club, Vuyyuru on 29.11.2008 and won prizes.  Six students form our college won prizes in the State level essay writing competitions conducted by “Arsha Bharathi Vikas Parisath” held at Siddhartha Kalakshetrum, Vijayawada on 8.11.2008.  Sri D.Monika won the first prize in essay writing competition in the Intercollegiate literary and cultural competitions held at KBN College, Vijaywada on 14.11.2008.  Our students won first prize in essay writing and third prizes in quiz and mime shows at the inter collegiate literary and cultural competitions held at Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada on 21st & 22nd Nov, 2008.  Mr.K.Mohan Krishna, I B.Sc. and Mr.V.Vema Reddy, I B.Sc. participated in the Junior Inter District Soft-ball Tournament held at Warangal on 20th, 21st and 23rd November, 2008 and won the 1st place.

Games and Sports

 On 25th July 2008 Mr.V.Vema Reddy of 1st B.Se., represented the A.P. State in Senior National Soft ball tournament held at Chandigarh.  On 29th July 2008 Ms. I. Lakshmi Devi, Ms. V.Sireesha and Ms.K.Lalitha Kumari of 1st B.A., represented the District in State Senior Women Kabaddi tournament held at Repalli and Won the 2nd Place.  On 15th September 2008 our College Cross country team participated in Acharya Nagarjuna University Intercollegiate Cross country competitions held at V.T.J.M & I.V.T.R Degree College, Magalagiri and Won the 1st Place. Mr G.Srikanth 3rd B.Se., Mr. D.Raja of 3rd B.Sc., and Mr.S.Veera Babu of 1st B.A., represented the ANU in the All India Inter University Cross Country Meet 2008-09. Mr.G.Srikanth won the II place in the event.  On 5th, 6th and 7th December, 2008, boy students participated in the A.N.U.I.C. Athletic Meet and won the Vice-Championship by winning 1st place in 800 Mts., 1500 Mts. II place : in 4 x 100 mts. Relay and 4 x 400 Mts. relay and III place : in 100 mts., 200 mts. and 20 KM. walk.  Mr.D.Avinash of III B.Com. is selected to represent A.N.U. in All India Inter University Athletic meet 2008-09.  On 8th and 9th December, 2008 women Kabaddi team participated in A.N.I.C. Kabaddi Tournaments held at Govt. Degree College, Addanki and Kum. V.Sireesha and Kum. K.Lalitha Kumari of I B.A. were selected to represent A.N.U. in the Inter University Kabaddi Tournaments.  On 14th, 15th and 16th December, 2008 the college Soft Ball Team participated in A.N.U.I.C. Soft-Ball Tournament held at P. B. Siddhartha College, Vijayawada and won the First place. Mr. D.Suresh, III B.A., Mr. J. Damodar, II B.A., Mr. V. Vema Reddy, I B.Sc. and Mr. K. Mohana Krishna, I B.Sc. were selected to A.N.U. to participate in the All India Inter University Tournament.  On 22nd, 23rd and 24th December, 2008, our college Volley Ball Team participated in A.N.U.I.C. Volley-Ball Tournament and won the third place. Mr.Y.Hemanth and Mr.B.Abinay of I B.A. represented the A.N.U. Team in South Indian Inter University Volley Ball Tournament.  On 26th January, 2009 Mr.G.Srikanth of III B.Sc. and Mr.S.Veera Babu of I B.A. participated in the 10 K.M. Run competition organized by Lions Club, Vuyyuru and won 1st and 2nd places respectively.  In the month of February, 2009 Mr.G.Srikanth of III B.Sc. won the 1st place in 10 K.M. run and secured Rs.10,116/- cash prize. This event was organized by N.T.R. Stadium Committee, Gudivada, Krishna at the District level.

Other Activities

 Miss.M.Bhadrakali, Lecturer in Hindi attended PG board of students meeting at Acharya Nagarjuna University on 6.8.2008.  A fully equipped Computerised Language Laboratory was inaugurated on 24.9.2008 by Sri G.Venkateswara Rao, General Manager, KCP Sugar & Ind. Corp. Ltd., Vuyyuru. The lab was established with an approximate cost of Rs.8 lacs. Sri P.L.N. Prasad, Secretary & Correspondent of the College, inaugurated the newly renovated Seminar Hall on the same day. Sri S.V. Krishnarao, President, Sugarcane Growers Association, Vuyyuru, inaugurated the „Rabbit House‟ on the same day.

 Mr.B.Venkata Rayudu, Principal of our college and Miss.M.Bhadrakali, Head, Dept. of Hindi were appointed as the members on the Board of studies in Adult Education and in Hindi of Acharya Nagarjuna University during 2008-‟09.  The 62nd Independence Day Celebrations were organised on 15.8.2008. Sri K.Pardhasarthi, MLA attended as Chief Guest and hoisted the National Flag. Sri Y.Rajagopala Rao, Convenor of the college presided over the function.  The following are the results secured in Acharya Nagarjuna University Public Examinations of March, 2008.

B.Sc. .. 90.57% B.Com. .. 88.70% B.A. .. 86.15%

 The following are the important academic achievements by our students in the CETs in 2008 at National and State Level.  Miss.A.Mahita, III B.Sc.MPC(E) secured All India 48th rank in the B.C. category in the NIMCET- 2008 and secured a seat in M.C.A. at NIT, Calicut.  Miss.D.Neelima, III B.Sc., MPC(E) secured State 5th rank in AUCET-2008 in Mathematics.  Mr.Syed Razak, III B.Sc.MPC(E) secured State 10th rank in ANUCET-2008 in Chemistry.  Many students secured good ranks in ICET and other CET‟s conducted by various agencies.  The CGC has entered into an MOU with Maheswari College for competitive examinations, Vijayawada to impart long term coaching for ICET-2009 to our college students on our college premises on all Sundays and other holidays from 10 am to 5 pm. About 50 students joined the coaching.  Sri Y.Rajagopala Rao, Convenor of the college laid foundation stone for the construction of additional class rooms in the 2nd floor on the V.M.Rao Memorial Library building on 28.8.2008 at 11 am with a view to start new P.G. courses from the academic year 2009-‟10 onwards. Many prominent people of Vuyyuru attended this function.  Sri V.Rajendra Prasad, Head, Dept. of Physics, retired on 31.8.2008 after serving the college for nearly 28 years Sri J.Govardhana Rao assumed charge as Head, Dept. of Physics from 1.9.2008.  Teachers‟ Day was Celebrated on 5.9.2008. Prof.M.K.Durga Prasad, Vice-Chancellor, Krishna University, attend the Function as Chief Guest. Sri Y.Raja Gopala Rao, Convenor, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion.  Dr. Chadalavada Ravi, and Dr. Sudha addressed the students on and distributed the books supplied by TTD to the economically poor students and Memento the participants  Department of Maths conducted students quiz on 22.11.2008  Six student participated in the Ramanujan Talent Test on 16.11.2008 conducted by Ramanujan Maths Academy and Maths Library, Vuyyuru.  Department of Telugu organized students quiz on 15.11.2008.  Department of Botany organized Audio Visual presentation for the students of III B.Sc. on “Protein synthesis” on 21st Nov.,08

 Two students were selected in CARD programme at CRR College, Eluru on 29th November, 2008 where 30 final year students participated and were guided by the CGC of our college.

Events of Pride

 Sri Jaladi Raghavendra Rao Gold Medal instituted for the Best outgoing student award is awarded to Miss.M.Vara Lakshmi of III B.Sc. MPC(E). She received the medal from Prof. Y.R.Hara Gopal Reddy, Vice-chancellor ANU on 4.2.2009  Dr.V.M.Rao Memorial Gold Medal instituted from this academic year by the KCP S & I C Ltd. at the Degree level was awarded to Ms.D.Monika, III B.Sc.  Our college instituted an out-standing sports person award with a cash prize of Rs.2,500/- and a memento. This award was awarded to Mr.Srikanth of III B.Sc.BZC who brought many laurels to our college in the athletics events.  12 students of our college were selected to represent ANU in various sports and games events in which two students acted as captains of the ANU teams.  Our College could accommodate 30 students in PG course, Chemistry, fulfilling the total allotment in the very year of its establishment 2009. The department of Chemistry takes it a pride to announce that this is an achievement of the department enabling many rural students to avail with the opportunity to attain Master Degree in chemistry here itself instead of moving away from their home town.  Sri G.Venkateswara Rao has General Manager, KCP Sugar & Industries Corporation Limited, Vuyyuru inaugurated the “Aero – Bridge” connecting the 2nd floor of western three-storyed building and the Main Administrative Building of the college on 15.9.2009. Sri Y.Rajagopala Rao, Convenor of the College, Sri B.Venkata Rayudu, Principal of the College and other KCP and College officials attended the Function. He addressed the students motivating on achieving the excellence in education.

Innovative Activities

 On our 34th Annual Day Celebration the college took the honour of felicitating the Best Sugarcane Growers as the college was established by the efforts of Sugarcane Growers and named after them. The following Sugarcane Growers who produced highest yield in Sugarcane. o Sri N.Subrahmanyam of Pamidimukkala .. 1st place o Sri Maridu Reddaiah of Kankavalli .. 2nd place o Sri P.Srinivasa Rao of Vijayawada .. 3rd place were felicitated  On our 34th annual day celebration we felicitated the repertoire of knowledge Prof. Y.R. Hara Gopala Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur on behalf of the Management, Staff and students.  The Degree and Junior College Staff Associations organized the “Annual Dinner” on 19.3.2009. On this occasion Sri K.S.Lakshmana Rao, who has been elected as Teacher M.L.C. from Krishna & Guntur Districts to the AP Legislative Council with a huge Majority has been felicitated on his re-election. Sri P.Lakshmana Rao, Treasurer, SAGTE, Sri Y.Raja Gopala Rao, Convenor of the College and Sri S.V.Krishna Rao, President, KCP and S. & I. Corp. Ltd. Sugarcane Growers Association were also present on the occasion.  The 34th College Day Celebrations were held on 4.2.2009. Sri N.Venkateswarlu, Vice-President, SAGTE presided over the function. Prof. Y.R.Hara Goapala Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Sri G.Venkateswara Rao, General Manager, KCP S & IC Ltd., were the Special Guests of Honour. Sri Y.Raja Gopala Rao, Convenor of the College, Sri S.V.Krishna Rao, President, Sugarcane Growers Association graced the function. The Guests gave away Academic, Literary & Sports prizes to the student winners on his occasion. The Chief Guest of function i.e., Vice-Chancellor of Acharya Nagarjuna University, appreciated the Physical and academic ambiance of the College and the healthy practices being followed in the college.