University of Delhi)

SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE (University of Delhi)

Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) (2016-2017)

CONTENTS

PART A

1. Details of the Institution

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

PART B

1. Criterion I : Curricular Aspects

2. Criterion II : Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

3. Criterion III : Research, Consultancy & Extension

4. Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources

5. Criterion V : Student Support and Progression

6. Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management

7. Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices

ANNEXURES

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Part – A

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1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution SRI VENKATESWARA COLLEGE

1.2 Address Line 1 BENITO JUAREZ ROAD Address Line 2 DHAULA KUAN

City/Town NEW DELHI

NEW DELHI State

Pin Code 110 021

Institution e-mail address www.svc.ac.in

Contact Nos. 011-24112196

Head of the Institution: Dr. (Ms.) P. Hemalatha Reddy

011-24112196, 24118590 Tel. No. with STD Code:

Mobile +91-9711796886

IQAC Co-ordinator: Dr. N. Latha

Mobile: 9891900122

[email protected] IQAC e-mail address:

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1.3 NAAC Track ID DLCOGN21145 (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)

1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC(SC)/15/A&A/ 32.1 dated 25-05-16 (For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004. This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)

1.5 Website address: www.svc.ac.in

Web-link of the AQAR: http://svc.ac.in/mainpages/subpages/IQAC.asp

1.6 Accreditation Details

Year of Validity Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle A 3.16 2016 5 years 2 2nd Cycle NA NA NA NA 3 3rd Cycle NA NA NA NA 4 4th Cycle NA NA NA NA

1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY 19/07/2016

1.8 AQAR for the year 2016-17 (for example 2010-11)

1.9 Details of the previous year‟s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)

i. AQAR ______Not applicable ii. AQAR______Not applicable iii. AQAR______Not applicable iv. AQAR______Not applicable

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1.10 Institutional Status

University State Central  Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes No 

Constituent College  Yes No

 Autonomous college of UGC Yes No

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No 

(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)

Type of Institution Co-education  Men Women

 Urban Rural Tribal

Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f)  UGC 12B 

Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing

1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts  Science  Commerce  Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

UNIVERSITY OF DELHI 1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University NA

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University with Potential for Excellence NA UGC-CPE 

NA DBT Star Scheme  UGC-CE

NA UGC-Special Assistance Programme NA DST-FIST

UGC-Innovative PG programmes NA Any other (Specify) NA

NA UGC-COP Programmes

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

10 2.1 No. of Teachers 02 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students 01

2.4 No. of Management representatives 01

2.5 No. of Alumni 02

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and 0 community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01

2.8 No. of other External Experts Nil

2.9 Total No. of members 19

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 4

2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: Faculty 1

1 NIL NIL Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others

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

Rs.1.5 lakhs  If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

Total Nos. 2 International - National - State -

Institution Level 

(ii) Themes

 Career Development and Skill Building Seminars/Sessions ( Feb 2017)  Training Programme on Educational Administration ( Dec 2016)

2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

IQAC created a vision roadmap/master plan of activities under IQAC for the institution for the next 5 years IQAC designed a format for feedback for alumni, hostel and parents (available in both manual and online versions). A format for semester-wise teaching plan was designed that helped in objective inspection of syllabus to be covered in a particular time frame. This will also aid in devising and forecasting the lesson plans for the forthcoming semester in advance. Department AQAR were created to compile the information for preparation of AQAR relevant from the Departments. Add on Course in IPR was introduced from Jan 2017-April 2017 for a batch of 20 students Approval for 3 New Add on Courses – i) Indian Music & Culture ii) Yoga and iii) Ayurbiology to be introduced from August 2017. Development of New College website by in house ICT team. The IQAC held discussions with IBSD , Imphal, Manipur for a joint collaborative training programme Digital India initiative in the college was given a big push by creating a web-based App for the College that was officially inaugurated on the Annual Day of the College ( Feb 23, 2017)

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The First Edition of the Internship Fair under the Placement Cell was organized on 3rd March, 2017 for the students of SVC which received an overwhelming response with close to 500 registrations. Around 27 Start-ups, NGOs and Corporates participated College Alumni Portal in the college website launched alongwith online feedback for enhanced alumni networking The College procured a software for the development of timetable for the academic forthcoming session A University level “Training Programme on Educational Administration” for office staff was organized ( Dec 2016) 2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

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 -

Plan of Action Achievements

Curriculum Planning Internal Assessment through mid term examination, quizzes, class presentations, etc. Mid term Examination schedule prepared in consultation with all Departments.

Teaching-Learning process Involvement of faculty in pedagogy workshops, Mentor- Mentee interaction strengthened, Result analysis for each department,

Student Support & Mentoring Orientation/Counselling for choice of Generic Elective ( GE) and Skill Enhancement courses , Student Grievances, Support to SC/ST students, Counselling for North East Students,

Feedback System Online/Manual Feedback System for Alumni,Parents and Hostel were formulated. A link has been created for Student Feedback & Alumni registration and feedback in the college website

Support for Office Staff A University level “Training Programme on Educational Administration” for office staff was organized ( Dec 2016)

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Curriculum Enrichment Workshop in R was initiated by Department of Economics, Add on Course in IPR was introduced in the academic session August- November 2016. New add on courses in Yoga, Ayurbiology & Indian Music to be introduced from August 2017.

Infrastructure New Academic Building work in progress. IT facilities were upgraded. A New Tissue Culture Facility was created under DU-CIC Star project that was commissioned on Feb 28, 2017.

Digital Initiatives Development of Mobile app for centralized resource for information, community, and campus life thereby enriching both student and faculty life, Software for Time table Installed, New College website

Research Interdisciplinary undergraduate student research projects were promoted under DBT Star College Status, DU-CIC Star Innovation Projects & other schemes. Many faculties published their research work in journals of high repute. Faculty also presented their research work in international and national conferences

Social Responsibility “SriVidya” – initiative of the College to adopt a rural school under DBT Star College Status.

Open House for GSSS, Khanpur Kalan Students (Sonepat District) for visits to various laboratories in the Science Departments ( September 2016).

Two day workshop on Advanced Science and Mathematics of Senior Secondary School Students from 3 Schools - Vivekananda Vidya Vihar, MARAL, Madhya Pradesh, Graphite School, Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh; Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalay, Hurda, Bhilwara) jointly organised by DBT-STAR STATUS Sri Venkateswara College and LNJ Bhilwara Group on April 7-8, 2017.

Cleanliness Drive under the Swach Bharat Abhyan in the campus

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Environment Consciousness Green School Initiative organized by the college to sensitize 4000 students of 14 secondary school in Delhi and NCR.

International Conference and Outreach program on Environment & Ecology: Sustainability and Challenges (ENCON) held organized by SVCollege in association with AIIMS and UN on Jan 4-6 ,2017

Solid Waste Management

Reuse one side printed paper

Extension Activities Health Camps, Blood Donation Camps, Parivartan, Women Development Cell, Equal Opputunity Cell

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No

Management  Syndicate Any other body

Provide the details of the action taken

AQAR was placed in the Governing body and was approved with the following suggestions-

1. Academic & Administrative Audit: The GB recommended the college to undertake academic and administrative audit for reveiwing the quality of academic and administrative process in the institution. The purpose is to understand the existing system and assess the strengths and weakness of the Departments & Administrative Units and to suggest the methods for continuous improvement of quality as per the criterias suggested by NAAC.

2. Development of E-Resources : The College can initiate development of E-learning modules for undergraduate courses in the form of lectures, videos through online portals.

3. E- Governance: The College can initiate total ERP Solutions for the College that can help Administration, Library, Examination and Admission Management that can benefit the College to increase the transparency of institutional policies and better management.

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Part – B

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Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Number of Number of value Number of Number of Level of the programmes added / Career existing self-financing Programme added during the Oriented Programmes programmes year programmes PhD - PG 09 UG 20 PG Diploma 01 Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate 2 Others Total 30 2

Interdisciplinary 04 04 Innovative

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

Pattern Number of programmes

Semester 30 Trimester

Annual

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)

Alumni  Parents  Employers Students 

Mode of feedback : Online  Manual 

*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects. CBCS as per University of Delhi directive

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details. NO

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Total Asst. Associate Professors Others 2.1 Total No. of Professors Professors permanent faculty 105 31 74 NIL NIL

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 88

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

NIL NIL 5

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 74(Ad-hoc +Temporary)

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

International No. of Faculty National level State level level Attended 32 34 13 Seminars/Presented 11 - - WorkshopspapersResource 2 4 - Persons

2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:

 Faculty across departments use different pedagogies such as chalk and talk, problem etc. depending upon concepts to facilitate better understanding among students, Learning through documentaries, movies , debates, class presentations, group discussions are encouraged

 Experimental learning through simulations (Mathematics classes), AI networks (Robotics in Electronics classes), 3D modelling & simulations (Biochemistry classes) and interdisciplinary projects.

 Use of state of art Information and Communication (ICT) facility to enable students understand concepts more clearly, wherever required.

 Update library resources to augment teaching-learning process periodically

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 Learning outcomes are clearly defined in the beginning of the lecture itself.

 The college encourages learning by doing, and offers hands-on experience to enable better comprehension

 Organization of Popular Lectures,/Talks, Seminars, Conferences & workshops

 Faculty attend orientation and refresher courses organized by Academic staff college of UGC. 214 2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)  The college follows guidelines and regulations of the University of Delhi for the final practical as well as theory exams  For Internal Assessment, an evaluation schedule (Mid Term Examinations) was followed by all the departments to bring uniformity in the process of evaluation.  Faculty members use various methods and tools for assessment such as Multiple Choice Questions, Quizzes, Class Presentations, etc, depending upon the subject and topics.  In Sciences, mock practical exam was conducted for students to enable timely revision of all exercises.

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

 Being a constituent college of the University of Delhi, the college follows curriculum outlined by the University. Most of the faculty members regularly participate and give academic inputs in the meetings conducted by the respective parent Departments in the University of Delhi to discuss and upgrade the theory as well as practical syllabus.

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 70%

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2.11 Course/Programmewise distribution of pass percentage:

SEMESTER I/II (May-June, 2015-2016)

Total no. CGPA of Title of the Programme students 7-10 5- 4-4.99 Less than Pass appeared 6.99 4 percentage B.A ( Programme) 106 24 72 08 02 98.1 B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry 29 22 06 01 00 100.0 B.Sc (Hons) Biological 29 18 08 03 00 Sciences 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Botany 35 22 12 01 00 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Chemistry 69 50 17 00 02 97.1 B.Com ( Hons) 94 44 46 04 00 100.0 B.Com ( Pass) 102 49 52 01 00 100.0 B.A ( Hons) Economics 77 33 42 02 00 100.0 B.A ( Hons) English 62 10 42 08 02 96.8 B.Sc ( Hons) Electronics 29 15 14 00 00 100.0 B.A ( Hons) Hindi 54 10 43 01 00 100.0 B.A ( Hons) History 92 68 21 02 01 98.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Life Sciences 103 69 30 02 02 98.1 B.Sc ( Hons) Mathematics 82 42 36 03 01 98.8 B.Sc ( Hons) Physics 62 42 16 03 01 98.4 B.A (Hons) Political Science 71 11 55 3 2 97.2 B.A ( Hons) Sanskrit 36 03 26 04 03 91.7 B.A ( Hons) Sociology 60 21 39 00 00 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Statistics 30 17 13 00 00 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Zoology 19 11 08 00 00 100.0

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Semester III/ IV (May-June, 2015-2016)

Total no. Percentage of Title of the Programme students Ist IInd IIIrd Pass %

appeared Div Div Div

B.A ( Programme) 111 77 20 08 94.6 B.Sc ( Hons) Biochemistry 38 32 05 00 97.4 B.Sc (Hons) Biological 46 21 09 11 Sciences 89.1 B.Sc ( Hons) Botany 32 30 01 00 96.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Chemistry 68 56 10 0 97.1 B.Com ( Hons) 129 85 18 13 97.7 B.Com ( Pass) 109 76 20 10 97.2

B.A ( Hons) Economics 64 36 12 11 92.2 B.A ( Hons) English 43 16 18 02 83.7 B.Sc ( Hons) Electronics 50 25 12 04 82.0

B.A ( Hons) Hindi 68 36 19 08 92.6 B.A ( Hons) History 37 11 07 10 89.2 B.Sc ( Hons) Life Sciences 105 54 28 12 89.5

B.Sc ( Hons) Mathematics 161 135 21 00 96.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Physics 85 61 15 04 94.1 B.A (Hons) Political Science 59 37 16 05 98.3 B.A ( Hons) Sanskrit 41 05 18 04 53.7 B.A ( Hons) Sociology 47 24 17 05 97.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Statistics 70 48 10 03 87.1 B.Sc ( Hons) Zoology 33 23 04 02 87.9

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SEMETER (I/II) (May-June, 2016-2017)

Total no. CGPA of Title of the Programme students 7-10 5- 4-4.99 Less than Pass appeared 6.99 4 percentage B.A ( Programme) 114 39 66 05 04 96.5 B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry 35 28 03 02 02 94.3 B.Sc (Hons) Biological 37 24 06 07 Sciences 81.1 B.Sc ( Hons) Botany 33 20 09 00 04 87.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Chemistry 71 42 24 01 04 94.4 B.Com ( Hons) 128 75 39 08 06 95.3 B.Com ( Pass) 123 30 61 18 14 88.6 B.A ( Hons) Economics 51 29 10 04 08 84.3 B.A ( Hons) English 50 07 28 05 10 80.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Electronics 34 18 07 03 06 82.4 B.A ( Hons) Hindi 41 02 28 04 07 82.9 B.A ( Hons) History 50 17 25 04 04 92.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Life Sciences 127 35 56 15 21 83.5 B.Sc ( Hons) Mathematics 105 56 39 03 07 93.3 B.Sc ( Hons) Physics 44 29 11 02 02 95.5 B.A (Hons) Political Science 53 14 19 16 04 92.5 B.A ( Hons) Sanskrit 38 03 18 07 10 73.7 B.A ( Hons) Sociology 44 14 25 00 05 88.6 B.Sc ( Hons) Statistics 31 18 07 01 05 83.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Zoology 22 19 01 02 00 100.0

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SEMETER (III/IV) (May-June, 2016-2017)

Total no. CGPA of Title of the Programme students 7-10 5- 4-4.99 Less than Pass appeared 6.99 4 percentage B.A ( Programme) 106 12 64 6 24 77.4 B.Sc (Hons) Biochemistry 29 22 7 0 0 100.0 B.Sc (Hons) Biological 29 23 5 1 0 Sciences 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Botany 35 30 5 0 0 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Chemistry 69 49 14 3 3 95.7 B.Com ( Hons) 94 47 39 5 3 96.8 B.Com ( Pass) 102 44 42 5 11 89.2 B.A ( Hons) Economics 77 33 37 2 5 93.5 B.A ( Hons) English 62 5 42 10 5 91.9 B.Sc ( Hons) Electronics 29 13 13 2 1 96.6 B.A ( Hons) Hindi 54 15 35 4 0 100.0 B.A ( Hons) History 92 11 63 7 11 88.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Life Sciences 103 69 28 3 3 97.1 B.Sc ( Hons) Mathematics 82 48 30 2 2 97.6 B.Sc ( Hons) Physics 62 42 15 2 3 95.2 B.A (Hons) Political Science 71 9 57 3 2 97.2 B.A ( Hons) Sanskrit 36 4 24 2 8 77.8 B.A ( Hons) Sociology 60 2 49 9 0 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Statistics 30 20 9 1 0 100.0 B.Sc ( Hons) Zoology 19 15 4 0 0 100.0

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2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes:

IQAC facilitates in the following ways to contribute/monitor/evaluate the teaching and learning processes-

 The IQAC conducts regular meetings with various stakeholders i.e. the teachers as well as students to discuss the progress and get their feedback.  Internal academic audits  Any issue / grievance raised is then solved and if required it is directed to the competent authority or the corresponding committee.  Result analysis of the semester results  Feedback System ( Online and Manual options) by the students to assess the teaching methodologies and learning environment

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Number of faculty Faculty / Staff Development Programmes benefitted Refresher courses - UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme - HRD programmes - Orientation programmes 4 Faculty exchange programme - Staff training conducted by the university - Staff training conducted by other institutions 2 Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 6 Others ( International/National Conferences) 15

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled temporarily during the Year Administrative Staff 23 15 NIL 12 Technical Staff 52 40 NIL 16

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution

 The IQAC facilitates promotion of research in the institution by creating awareness among faculty about various funding agencies and their research schemes.

 Projects that are extension of curriculum, and have involvement of students are promoted to give students an exposure to research methodologies.

 Multidisciplinary projects are encouraged for student participation under DBT –Star Status, and DU-CIC Projects

 Students are encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary DU Innovative Projects mentored by faculty and external experts

 The Central Instrumentation Facility ( CIF) under the DBT Star College Status caters to different department research activities

 The College Research Committee (CRC) meetings to examine guideline for manpower recruitments, purchase, overheads and student interactions.

 Popular Lectures by eminent speakers and scientists are organized to sensitize students about research and its applications in different areas

 Collaborations with reputed institutes and research centres for joint projects

 Industry Academia visits by faculty and students ( CSIR-IGIB in Nov 2016 and Dabur Research Foundation in Feb 2017)

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number - 5 3 2 Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - 142

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 5 1 - Outlay in Rs. Lakhs 27 14

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3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others Peer Review Journals 18 2 4 Non-Peer Review Journals - - - e-Journals - - - Conference proceedings - 2 -

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range 1.5 - 3.5 Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations

Total grant Received Duration Name of the Sanctioned Nature of the Project ( INR in Year funding Agency (INR in lakhs) Lakh) 3 CIC STAR 117.26 77.89 3 DST-SERB 47.75 8.20 Major projects 3 DBT-BioCare 45.00 5.79 1 DBT-BTISNET 8.749 8.749 1 DST 23.00 7.00 Minor Projects 1 ICSSR 5.00 5.00 Interdisciplinary Projects - - - - Industry sponsored - - - - Projects sponsored by the 14 DU 1 62.5 62.5 University/ College Innovation Students research projects - - - - (other than compulsory by the University) 0.35 0.35 Industry Any other(Specify) 6 months 0.50 0.50 Sponsored

175.979 Total

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 1 Chapters in Edited Books 14

NIL ii) Without ISBN No. 3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from

NA NA NA

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UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE NA DBT Scheme/funds NA

3.9 For colleges Autonomy NA CPE X DBT Star Scheme 6

INSPIRE X CE X Any Other (specify) X

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy NIL

3.11 No. of conferences organized by the Institution

Level International National State University College Number 2 3 1 Sponsoring DST-SERB, DST, - DU/SVC agencies DBT.STAR, DBT, UNESCO, NBT,

DBT- Star AIIMS, UNIC

3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 8

3.13 No. of collaboration International 1 National 4 Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 2

3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:

From funding agency 159.3 From Management of University/College 8 Total 159.3

3.16 No. of patents received Type of Patent Number Applied NIL National Granted NIL Applied NIL International Granted NIL Applied NIL Commercialised Granted NIL

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

Total International National State University Dist College 2 3 1 - - - -

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 6 who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 10

3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution 1

3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)

JRF 4 SRF 3 Project Fellows 1 Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 30 State level -

National level - International level -

3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events: NA

University level State level

National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS: NA

University level State level National level International level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC: NA

University level State level National level International level

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3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum 4 College forum 6

NCC NA NSS NA Any other

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

Adopt a School – Taking Science to Schools

“SriVidya” – initiative of the College to adopt a rural school under DBT Star College Status.

Open House for GSSS, Khanpur Kalan Students (Sonepat District) for visits to various laboratories in the Science Departments.

Cleanliness Drive under the Swactha Abhiyan

Women Development Cell

Competition on Women Issues (Sep 20, 2016)

Life Skill Workshop (Sep 21, 2016)

Craft Workshop Week for underprivileged girls (Oct 17-22, 2016)

Lecture by Smt. Mrinal Pandey on Journey of Hindustani Music from Courtesan to Middle class women (Oct 24, 2016)

Visit to Bhatti mines Pakistani Mohalla to undertake a study on sources of livelihood for immigrant Hindu families (December 18, 2016 )

Intercollege Chess Competetion for Women ( Feb 26,2017)

Talk on “Gender amd Sexuality” on March 8, 2017

WDC trip to Navadanya Seed Bank MAPA Village, Meerut to study agricultural farming by women farmers.

Equal Opportunity Cell ( EOC)

Intercollege Competetition on various events for specially abled people organized by EOC, Sri Venkateswara College (Jan 6, 2017)

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Parivartan Society – Sri Venkateswara Social Service Society

Seminar on Managing Emotions, August 2016

Seminar on The Global Goals for sustainable Development

Jagriti (September 2016) – A platform where several NGOs are invited to raise awareness about their responsibilities and challenges in the society

Diwali Mela (October 24, 2016) where stalls are put up by the student volunteers

Seminar on Our Choices and Animal Suffering – An interactive session conducted to create awareness on issues on animals and violence against them ( Feb 10,2017)

Joy of Giving Week (13-17 Feb 2017) – Receive donations in the form of clothes,old books, toys , stationary, etc. from faculty, staff and students to be distributed to the needy in Cheshire Home

Each One Teach One – worked throughout the year to educate students belonging to slum areas near the college

Editorial Initiatives – Worked throughout the session to create and compose articles related to pertinent issues in order to raise awareness in various problems of the society.

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Criterion – IV

4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly Source Total created of Fund Campus area 15 - 15 acres/66429.456 acres/66429.456 sq. Mts. sq. Mts Class rooms 45 New Academic OBC Laboratories 24 Block Under FUND 14 Seminar Halls 1 Construction 1

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Administration

(a) Student Information Portal (b) Account Software (Tally) for internal accounts, payrolls, etc. (c) Online Academic Systems ( Attendance, Internal Assessment) (d) Establishment Unit (e) Time Table Software (f) Mobile App for College Information (g) E-Notices and Circulars

Library:

(h) Regular library routines are fully computerized with LIBSYS library housekeeping software. (i) Acquisition, Cataloguing and Circulations are completely through LIBSYS software. (j) Other annual routines like budgeting etc.. are also computerized.

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4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added (2016-17) Total

No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books Reference 87,692 *** 1094 4,52,780 88,784 *** Books e-Books DULS database & N-List Journals 18 -- 7 -- 25 --- e-Journals DULS database & N-List Digital Under implementation Database CD &

Video Others

(specify)

4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Browsin Total Computer Computer Depart- Internet g Office Others Computers Labs Centres ments Centres

Existing 304 05 100Mbps 02 01 01 00 NA

Added 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 NA

Total 304 05 100Mbps 00 01 01 00 NA

4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)

 Workshop with faculty and students in Mobile app Technology

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT 7.26

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities 76.709

iii) Equipments 28.00

iv) Others

Total : 111.969

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Criterion – V

5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

IQAC creates awareness amongst the students through the following ways-

 Grievance redressal Cell by the College

 Orientation session on the first day of Academic Session

 Department-wise orientation

 The IQAC has student representative as its members and continuously engages students in the activities of college

 Placement and Internship Fair

 Freeship for economically weaker students

 Outreach & Extension Activities

 Feedback system for hostel students

 Active Entrepreneurship Cell ( E-cell) provides programs for motivation and knowledge sharing for facilitating Entrepreneurial skills among students

 Promotes student participation in extracurricular activities

 Student participation in various academic and administrative bodies of the College

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

The IQAC facilitates mentoring of students on both curricular as well as co- curricular matters.

Periodic monitoring is conducted and students‟ progression in academics is discussed with them

In co-curricular activities such as sports and fine arts, meetings are conducted with the respective co-ordinators to felicitate students‟ achievements and address their concerns, if any.

The college ensures that all facilities and resources are adequately made available to students

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5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others 3958 412 6

(b) No. of students outside the state Data Not Available

No % No % 2509 57.2 Men 1 861 42.79 Women

Last Year This Year General SC ST OB Physically Total Genera SC ST OBC PH Total C Challenged l 2398 557 174 1010 54 3958

Demand ratio Dropout %

5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)

There is no coaching for competitive exams like Civil Services, GATE or CAT . However, the faculty counsel them on regular basis for entrance examination for higher postgraduate studies

No. of students beneficiaries NA

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations (NET,SLET,GATE,CAT,IAS/IPS,UPSC,State PSC and Others) There is no data available about this in the college records 5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

Internship Fair

Alumni Interaction

Public lectures

Placement Fair

No. of students benefitted 1000 +

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5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Number of Number of Students Organizations Students Students Placed Placed Visited Participated 24 400+ 161 Data not available

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

 Inter college competition on Women Issues (Sep 20, 2016)

 Life Skill Workshop (Sep 21, 2016)

 Craft Workshop Week for underprivileged girls (Oct 17-22, 2016)

 Lecture by Smt. Mrinal Pandey on Journey of Hindustani Music from Courtesan to Middle class women (Oct 24, 2016)

 Visit to Bhatti mines Pakistani Mohalla to undertake a study on sources of livelihood for immigrant Hindu families (December 18, 2016 )

 Talk on “Gender amd Sexuality” on March 8, 2017 marking International Women‟s Day

5.9 Students Activities

5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events

State/ University level National level International level

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National level International level

5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events

Sports: State/ University level 13 National level 18 International level 5

Cultural: State/ University level 191 National level 10 International -

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5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount students Financial support from institution 415 16.15 lakh Financial support from government - - Financial support from other sources - - Number of students who received - - International/ National recognitions

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs : State/ University level 2 National level - International level -

Exhibition: State/ University level 3 National level - International level -

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students 12

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed:

There were no major grievances of students. Grievances regarding internal assessment, Revaluation, Library, Attendance and Hostel were resolved by the College.

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Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

SVC is committed to the:  Upanisadic Philosophy of „satyannapramaditavyam‟- Do not deviate yourself from truth.  Vision of three doyens i.e. Ms. Durgabai Deshmukh, Dr. K.L. Rao and Dr. C. Anna Rao in the field of education and social emancipation in India.  Blend of Modern Education and the time tested traditions of Vedic Wisdom.  TTD‟s ideology of Indian Culture and Traditions.  And above all, the concept of secularism without hurting the sentiments of any community or caste and creed. Since the inception of SVC the mission and goal is adapted dynamically and continually to the needs of demanding the emerging educational system. Many times redefined and reviewed in view of National Policy of Higher Education. Today, SVC has been alert and responsive to changing societal priorities, the shaping principles of growth and productivity in a period of rapid change, and the emerging aspirations of an India that has become more confident of itself, and increasingly inclusive and aspirational in its attitude.

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System

Yes

6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

 Faculty members regularly participate and give academic inputs in Meetings conducted by the respective parent Departments in the University of Delhi to Discuss and Upgrade the theory as well as practical syllabus.

 Faculty has been involved in curriculum design of the following stand-alone courses offered by Sri Venkateswara College- B.Sc ( Hons) Biological Sciences and PG Diploma in Molecular & Biochemical Technology.

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

 The college strictly follows the academic calendar issued by the University of Delhi.

 Course-wise and department –wise time table is displayed on notice boards as well as college website before the commencement of the session.

 Frequent meetings are conducted with faculty to discuss issues if any, related to syllabus.

 Faculty is encouraged to adopt and practice new pedagogy to enable better subject understanding in students.

 Faculty are encouraged to participate in FDP in University and outside University

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation

 For final practical as well as theory exams the college follows guidelines and regulations of the University of Delhi  For Internal Assessment, an evaluation schedule was followed by all the departments to bring uniformity in the process of evaluation  Evaluation is student centric and is a continuous process  Special methods are adopted to evaluate students with special needs  Assessment tools cater to the needs of average students, those with learning disabilities and gifted or above average students, alike.

6.3.4 Research and Development

 The college is highly committed towards creating a highly motivated research ecosystem of which faculty, students and laboratory staff are an integral part.

 Administrative, strategic as well as infrastructural facilities are provided to facilitate inter-disciplinary as well as trans-disciplinary research environment

 Time and again, Horizontal as well vertical interaction between research institutes and other colleges is organized.

 A dedicated Tissue Culture Facility was established under the DU-CIC Star Innovation Project and commissioned on Feb 28,2017 marking the National Science Day.

 Faculty are engaged in sponsored research projects, DBT Star College and DU-CIC Star Innovation Projects.

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 Students as well as faculty are encouraged to present their research work in seminars/conferences at both National & International level.

 The College has a College Research Committee ( CRC) for framing the guidelines for research activities in the college

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

 New Academic Block construction in progress

 Up gradation of computers in the ICT Lab

 Entry of students monitored in the ICT labs through CCTV and through logbooks in the library.

 Annual Maintenance contract for some equipment /instruments renewed

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 Individual skills are honed by supporting faculty by encouraging them to pursue their area of interests, be it teaching and /or research

 Faculty members are intricately involved in institution building, based upon their respective capabilities

 Faculty are encouraged to participate in conferences, seminars, symposium, workshops, exchange programmes and refresher course

 They are granted study leave according to the rules and regulations of the university

 Non-teaching staff are encouraged and permitted to pursue add-on courses, in house as well as in other institutes

 Special visits are arranged for laboratory staff to research institutes of repute.

 Women Development Cell (WDC) works actively in the College

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Faculty recruitment on permanent basis is as per the guidelines of the University of Delhi. Ad-hoc appointments and staff on contractual basis are appointed by the

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College Selection Committee as per the guidelines of the University. MTS recruitment is carried out

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

 Members of the Industry are part of the advisory committee

 Interaction of the Industry is done on regular basis by placement cell for job opportunities.

 Interactions with several research institutes to promote collaborations are encouraged.

6.3.9 Admission of Students

 Admission to undergraduate courses are centralized and are done as per the rules and regulations of the University of Delhi

 The College coordinates with the University for providing information about admission procedures through its website, help desks during admissions to facilitate aspiring students

 The College also conducts entrance examination for admission to certain courses ( Diploma in Molecular and Biochemical Technology)

6.4 Welfare schemes for

Teaching Faculty are encouraged to participate in Seminars/Conferences and Workshops

Faculty participate in Orientation & Refresher Courses organized by Academic Staff College

Admissions to wards of the teachers as per the rules and regulations of the College

Non Teaching Orientation course in office automation & administration provided to the office staff

Laboratory staffs are provided training in safety measures and visit to research institutes and laboratories are undertaken.

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Students Fee concession to economically weaker students

Career Counselling sessions done by Departments

Internal Complaints Committee to address the grievances of the Students

Financial assistance for students to participate in cultural activities in colleges within Delhi and outside Delhi

Active Equal Oppurtunity Cell (EOC) to enable specially abled students to be part of the College activity

Active participation of students in several committes of the College

Financial assistance for students to participate in Sports at both State and National level

Counselling sessions for the students

6.5 Total corpus fund generated 493214238.00 INR

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done ( Under process) Yes

6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?

Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic - - Yes Principal & IQAC Administrative - - Yes Principal & Management

6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?

The results are declared by the University of Delhi

For UG Programmes Yes / No

For PG Programmes Yes / No

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

Not applicable

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

Not Applicable

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

 Alumni information is updated regularly through the website

 Feedback from alumni is consolidated and suggestions are reviewed.

 Alumni are invited to provide career counselling to students

 Eminent alumni visit the college and address the students on several topics.

6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

There is no Parent Teacher Association in the college

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

 Workshop in Educational Administration ( Dec 2016)

 Training for laboratory staff of science departments

6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly

Digital documentation of herbaceous plants of the campus

Documentation of the birds of the campus

Solar panels for street lights

Composting pit in the region- Waste to Manure in the Campus

Calculation and Documentation of individual carbon footprint of students and staff

Green School Initiative organized by the college to sensitize 4000 students of 14 secondary school in Delhi and NCR.

International Conference and Outreach program on Environment & Ecology: Sustainability and Challenges (ENCON) held organized by SVCollege in association with AIIMS and UN on Jan 4-6 ,2017

Solid Waste Management & Reuse one side printed paper

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

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

Academic Innovations

 Introduction of Add on Course in IPR

 Feedback System for hostel students, parents and alumni

 Semester-wise teaching plan provided by the faculty

 Workshop on Educational Management for the support staff

 Digitalization – Mobile App on the College information launched on the Annual Day of the College ( April 2017)

 Environmental Consciousness through Green School Initiative and Interdisciplinary Projects

 Organization of Seminars/Workshops & Conferences

 Periodic Assessment of Results & Teaching progress for all the Departments

Administrative Innovations

 Feedback for Students, Parents

 Office Automation

 Decentralization of power by distributing work under committees

 Organization of training in administrative practices for office staff

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

Plan of Action Action Taken

Master plan for the College for the next 5 years Listed out the activities to be carried in this academic year

Semester wise teaching plan at the beginning Semesterwise teaching plan formulated and of the session uploaded

Feedback System Feedback system for hostel students, parents and alumni ( Manual & Online)

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Introduction of New Addon Courses Add on Course in IPR ( Jan to April 2017) successfully completed for first batch

Training for office staff Workshop in Educational Management conducted in December 2016

Environment Consciousness Green School Initiative organized to impart awareness about environment in about 14 schools (both government and private) in Delhi and NCR).

International Conference and Outreach program on Environment & Ecology: Sustainability and Challenges (ENCON) held organized by SVCollege in association with AIIMS and UN on Jan 4-6 ,2017

Social Responsibility “SriVidya” – initiative of the College to adopt a rural school under DBT Star College Status.

Open House for GSSS, Khanpur Kalan Students (Sonepat District) organized by the College for visits to various laboratories in the Science Departments.

Quality related Seminars Coordinator, IQAC participated in the National Seminar on Strategic Innovations in Higher Education organized by Centre for Education Beyond Curriculum , Christ University from May 10-12,2017

Promotion of Research Research Projects through Sponsored Projects, DU –CIC Star Innovation Projects and DBT Star College Status.

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7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)

Best Practice I: Community outreach

The college stands by the principle that educational empowerment and other important societal benefits should be allocated based on an individual‟s strength and weaknesses and not on immediate traits, stereotypes, or other irrelevant characteristics. To address these issues the college has 3 full–fledged societies that work throughout the year to achieve these goals. These are -  The Women Development Cell (WDC): SVC SHAKTI  The Equal Opportunity cell (EOC): HUM SAB EK HAIN  The Social Service Society: PARIVARTAN (meaning - Change) The collaborative initiative of all the three societies aspires to introduce the students, staff, karamcharis, to the diversity and oneness of all people and to fulfill the constitutional mandate of a secular society/nation. Students are taught how communal, racial and gender conflict can be reduced through understanding and empathy.

Along with SVC-Shakti, Parivartan have launched the „Each One Teach One Program‟, involves holding regular classes/ coaching in English, Mathematics, and Social Studies etc. in the college lawns. Most of the students staying in hostel volunteer themselves for this noble cause.The WDCs community outreach program takes into account the pressing reality of gender discrimination, bias and unequal status of women in all walks of life and thus makes significant efforts to reach out to the community of women and girls outside the privileged environs of the college as well as addresses the problems of girls and other women workers within the college.

“SriVidya” : Apart from these societies, “SriVidya” – an initiative of the College to adopt a rural school under DBT Star College Status has been formed. In this regard, an Open House for Govt.Senior Secondary School, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat District was coordinated wherein Secondary students from the school visited various laboratories in the Science Departments in September 2016.

Under the “SriVidya”, a two day workshop on Advanced Science and Mathematics was organized. 3 Senior Secondary School Students -Vivekananda Vidya Vihar, MARAL, Madhya Pradesh, Graphite School, Mandideep, Madhya Pradesh; Vivekananda Kendra Vidhyalay,

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Hurda, Bhilwara) participated in the hands on workshop jointly organised by DBT-STAR STATUS Sri Venkateswara College and LNJ Bhilwara Group on April 7-8, 2017.

Best Practice II: Environment Consciousness for a better tomorrow

Environment issues are the major concerns of the present society. The present problems result largely from ignorance and different trend of continued misuse of the environment. However the situation can be altered by creating awareness among people of how man‟s activities effect the environment for good or ill. SVC is aware that, it is our social responsibility to take into account environmental issues as we try to maintain a balance between economic development and environmental preservation. The College as a whole has worked to increase awareness of environmental issues within employees and society. The great need of today is knowledgeable citizens who are conscious of their surrounding and willing to take necessary, social, economic and political steps to assure a better environment for the citizens of future.

The College has taken two major initiatives with regard to addressing this issue this year

A) Green School Initiative (August 2016-January 2017)

Sri Venkateswara College well recognizes the relevance of addressing key environmental issues such as Pollution, Green Technology, sustainability in benefiting the society at large. Under the DBT Star Status and DST , the Green School Initiative ( GSI) intended to engage and involve school students in activities that made learning about environment more fun and creative. We have caught them young and have created awareness around 4000 students of 13 public and government schools in different parts of Delhi about the adverse effect of pollution. Our sensitization program was student friendly and was designed in a way that it was a joyful learning experience. Interactive sessions with visuals, engaging movie by Mr. Mike Pandey, Quiz competition, Poster making creating Best out of Waste generated students interests as well as sensitized them towards these pertinent issues. The program has garnered a lot of appreciation from students, teachers as well as parents. It has been an amazing journey spanning across five months with keen and enthusiastic participation from different schools. The journey culminated in a meaningful end on 6th of January wherein Quiz winners of all the participating schools competed in the Inter School Quiz Competition. Students also displayed their photographic skills and an exhibition of all their photographs capturing the beauty and plight of nature in “Rendevouz with Nature”. The young Innovative environmentalist Award aimed at promoting

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B) International Conference on Environment & Ecology: Sustainability & Challenges (ENCON 2017) from Jan 4-6, 2017 in association with AIIMS and UNIC. This conference aimed to provide a platform for researchers and stakeholders working in the area of ecology of humans, other animals, plants and microbes as well as environmental factors affecting them at local and global levels. The conference covered invited lectures by eminent scientists in the field of biodiversity, bio-resources management, chemical and molecular ecology, human health and environment as well as oral and poster sessions from participants. The conferences also got together researchers working in different areas of environmental health so as to be able to interact and collaborate for a more holistic approach to environmental sustainability. The participants gained updated knowledge about recent advances in ecology and environment.

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

Green School Initiative organized by the college to sensitize 4000 students of 14 secondary school in Delhi and NCR ( Aug 2016-Jan 2017)

International Conference and Outreach program on Environment & Ecology: Sustainability and Challenges (ENCON) organized by SVCollege in association with AIIMS and UN on Jan 4-6, 2017

Digital documentation of herbaceous plants of the campus

Documentation of the birds of the campus

Solar panels for street lights

Composting pit in the region- Waste to Manure in the Campus

Calculation and Documentation of individual carbon footprint of students and staff

Solid Waste Management

Reuse one side printed paper

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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No x

7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add. (for example SWOT Analysis)

Strengths

The college is situated in Dhaula Kuan adjacent to the South Campus of the University of Delhi. With the metro service under construction, it is considered to be well connected and easily accessible to students from different parts of New Delhi. SVC boasts of a green campus that is environment sensitive. From time to time it has undertaken several green projects like assessing carbon-footprints, vermicomposting, rain water harvesting etc. The campus has hostel facilities for both men and women candidates. Most hostel mates comment that life spent at the SVC hostels is a fun-filled learning experience that prepares them for the bigger events of life. The college lobby has an aesthetic appeal with the unique art form of Cheryl Paintings adorning the lobby walls. In doing so the college is trying to revive an age-old art form that is on the verge of extinction. SVC owes the distinction of being a cosmopolitan college that comprises of students and faculty from different regions of the country. One of its primary ideals has been the recognition of the significance of diversity in all its endeavors academic and non- academic. The college is a coeducational college and is gender sensitive. Like most of its ideals, it believes in an integrated and not a segregated approach to education. It promotes a yin- yang philosophy that believes in the complementarity among opposite sexes. SVC is multi-disciplinary in its orientation. It encourages the coexistence of the sciences, the humanities, the liberal arts and commerce. Each of these streams is flourishing and attracts a large number of students from all over the country. Academic environment at SVC is a lively and vibrant one. It doesn‟t confine itself to traditional methods of teaching where teaching used to be a monologue between the teacher and the student. On the contrary the college is constantly innovating with new teaching strategies like class room discussions, demonstrations, live plays etc. SVC represents a total way of life. Its music, dance and debating societies have achieved widespread acclaim in New Delhi and its adjoining areas. In fact its cultural festival NEXUS stands out as an event par excellence. In keeping with its multi-disciplinary approach, the college encourages talks and seminars that are interdisciplinary in nature. We have had a series of talks that attempt cross- disciplinary comparisons so that faculty and the students have a broader perception of issues of significance. The college believes in transcending the hierarchical boundaries between teacher and student. It by means of several programs facilitates smooth interaction among the two.

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Often departmental meetings are conducted where student representatives are asked to participate and voice their opinions. Sri Venkateswara College, adheres to the norms of the University of Delhi in conducting timely internal evaluations and assessments. In addition to it, student feedbacks are also taken. In assessing its own performance, SVC takes care to meet the triangulation of perspectives by involving all affected groups. It also has several monitoring agencies like the ASC that evaluate the overall academic performance of the college. SVC has a well reputed placement cell that provides students with ample opportunities to try out job options that they are best at. The college also excels in sports. Several of its students have received national as well as international laurels for their performances. In addition to it, the college field is utilized to impart cricket coaching to youngsters and often reputed cricketers are pooled in to impart training. The faculty of this college is deemed to be among the best just as the students are considered to be among the best. Both faculty and students along with the cherished ideals of this college are supposed to be the greatest strengths of SVC.

Weaknesses

With an increase in the intake of students on account of OBC, unfortunately infrastructural facilities have not been able to keep pace. This is on account of procedural delays in obtaining permissions from several local authorities makes it an all the more tedious affair to go ahead with infrastructural development. This also includes the urgent need for increased hostel facilities for the students. Recruitment of more number of permanent teachers is a universal problem that most colleges are grappling with and Sri Venkateswara College is no exception. The college acknowledges that the recruitment process has slowed down over the years for a wide variety of reasons and that has had a telling effect on the college environment. College has a sizeable proportion of students who need different kinds of academic help very different from the majority. This comprises of students who follow a different medium other than English and also a category that are slow learners. The college is yet to devise a proper method by means of which these students can be brought at par with the mainstream.

Opportunities

SVC has a vibrant alumni association that needs to be tapped. Interaction with the alumni should be enhanced in order to ensure both financial as well as social support. Social networks should also be established with industry as well as governmental agencies to facilitate better integration among all sectors. Students as well as faculty will then stand to benefit from such associations. Consultancy services and other such facilities should be used to generate more funds for the college which could then be used for the furtherance of the developmental activities of the college.

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The college could also look at the possibility of having a full-fledged vocational training center that could impart vocational training like carpentry, masonry, computer skills, mobile repairing, sewing, cooking, fashion designing and the like to interested students. Challenges

The most glaring challenge that the college faces is how to strike an effective balance between teaching and research. While the college recognizes that undergraduate course curriculum is a teaching intensive one, the model of education now being followed wants an equally vigorous research environment. Integrating teaching and research is a herculean task which the college is confronting today. To develop infrastructural facilities is a challenge that the college is trying to accommodate to the best of its ability – given the fact that negotiating with bureaucratic hurdles in this regard is no mean task.

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