Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY
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Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY SELF STUDY REPORT FOR 4th CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY, KOLHAPUR - 416 004 416004 www.unishivaji.ac.in Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE February 2020 Page 1/141 12-10-2020 04:07:15 Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 INTRODUCTION At Shivaji University, Kolhapur (hereafter referred as SUK), we commit ourselves to promote excellence in teaching with a focused implementation of curriculum. In the global ‘knowledge economy’, it is imperative to nurture the knowledge and skills of the learners for well-being of the nation. In this context SUK has played a significant role for imparting quality curriculum in order to ensure the all- round development of students in terms of knowledge, skills and values. Presently, SUK impart education in four faculties, viz., Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Humanities and Inter-disciplinary studies. In last few years, new centers, Chairs and Departments were established to start new courses in the frontline areas of knowledge in addition to diversify and enrich the academic content. University has also adopted the mechanism of bridge courses for establishing the link between academic courses and the professional curricula. A choice based credit system is implemented since the year 2014. Thereafter there is a swift transition towards implementation of Outcome Based Education (OBE). In order to foster closer connections between academics and the field experiences, emphasis is laid on promoting excellence in curricular aspects by empowering the students with a fine blend of generalist and a super-specialist in the prevailing era of knowledge. Our curriculum embeds a set of core values such as sanctity of truth, integrity, honesty, mutual respect and civility, social responsibility, stewardship of environment and the importance of diversity in all its forms. A few Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses such as Cyber Security, Disaster Management, Indian Constitution and Good Governance have been initiated in vogue with the learner’s aspirations. The new noteworthy programmes in view of the stakeholder’s demands include Masters in Psychology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical Information Management (First International program of SUK with Hannover University Germany) and Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Program. The journey of the University towards internationalization is marked by the eight unique GIAN programs conducted under the aegis of MHRD. Holistic feedback on curriculum is obtained, analyzed and action is taken to incorporate their suggestions. Vision Shivaji University is committed to meet the Educational, Social, Cultural & Economic needs of the region and the nation to create a just and Humane Society. Mission We are dedicated to promote and foster a culture of high quality teaching and learning and to serve societal needs by encouraging, generating and promotion excellence in research and extension activities. 1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC) Institutional Strength Pollution-free campus with rich biodiversity spread over more than 800 acres of land Self sufficent in drinking water Page 2/141 12-10-2020 04:07:15 Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY NAAC ‘A’ grade (2014-2019) Ranked first in Research output in Materials Science amongst Indian Universities (Current science 2016) and Global for collaborations Student: Teacher ratio 1:21 World class research in thrust areas in tune with world ranking institutes. Exponential growth in quality research output during last 5 years indicating strong potential for accelerated growth International collaboration with 63 reputed institutes Substantial increase in research metrics Focus on Societal problems and Societal linkages through NSS/ DSW Four RUSA sponsored Centres of Excellence Significant research achievements with Total scholarly output: 4529, Citations: 60778 (Source: SCOPUS), h-index: 102 Global ranking in research as per Webometrics Info: 2028 Strong networking with stakeholders for addressing societal issues Post-graduate Departments in most of the disciplines viz. Basic Sciences, Humanities, Languages and inter-disciplinary subjects. Good number of MoUs in place with national and international organizations The only University in the State to implement successfully the cluster college scheme (Lead College Scheme) for the total quality management of the stakeholders in affiliated colleges. Efficient IT based Accounts Code (developed by the university) admired by Hon’ble Chancellor and adopted by majority of the universities in the state through Govt. of Maharashtra. State of art Data Centre Reading Hall with 600 seating capacity Timely declaration of results ‘Earn and Learn’ Scheme as an inclusive educational model implemented from the year 1968 onwards. Inclusive policy to promote access for girls and divyang Sensitization of the University towards Environmental problems of Western Ghat. The only University in Maharashtra selected for AICTE sponsored TEQIP III program. Students achieved laurels in sports at National and International level Institutional Weakness Less number of international students High impact factor publications yet to be achieved by the humanities and Social Science faculty Academic programs, infrastructure and fellowship schemes to attract international students yet to be introduced Holistic e-Governance for the administration at the inception level A few industrial linkages Technology transfer culture at the inception level Institutional Opportunity Scope for professional consultancies. Enriching curriculum with focus on internationalization Provision for better infrastructure for international research scholars. Page 3/141 12-10-2020 04:07:17 Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY Ample scope internationalization of higher education and attracting foreign students. Potential for holistic implementation of ICT in all the walks of University life Expansion of University-Society Interaction for sustainable development. Institutional Challenge Policy constraints in formulating the mechanism of credit transfer across the globe Affordability of higher education at par with international for the students coming from lower economic strata of the society Existing recruitment policies of state government and to meet student teacher ratio Lmited opportunities for resources mobilization Private Universities with focus on for profit education as against the state Universities focusing on horizontal academic growth Implementation delay due to formal routing through various bodies and authorities 1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY Curricular Aspects At SUK, we commit ourselves to promote excellence in teaching with a focused and developmental curriculum. In the global ‘knowledge economy’, it is imperative to nurture the knowledge and skills of the learners for well-being of the nation. In this context Shivaji University has played a significant role for imparting quality curriculum in order to ensure the all- round development of students in terms of knowledge, skills and values. Presently, we impart education in four faculties, viz., Science and Technology, Commerce and Management, Humanities and Inter-disciplinary studies. In last few years, new centers, Chairs and Departments were established to start new courses in the frontline areas of knowledge in addition to diversify and enrich the academic content. A number of Diploma, Certificate and add-on courses are in progress as per the requirements of the labour market. The University has also adopted the mechanism of bridge courses for establishing the link between academic courses and the professional curricula. A choice based credit system is implemented since the year 2013. In order to foster closer connections between academics and the field experiences, emphasis is laid on promoting excellence in curricular aspects by empowering the students with a fine blend of generalist and a super-specialist in the prevailing era of knowledge. Our curriculum embeds a set of core values such as sanctity of truth, integrity, honesty, mutual respect and civility, social responsibility, stewardship of our environment and the importance of diversity in all its forms. The Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses on Cyber Security, Disaster Management, Indian Constitution and Good Governance have been initiated in vogue with the learner’s aspirations. The new noteworthy programmes in view of the stakeholder’s demands include Masters in Psychology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Medical Information Management (First International course of university with Hannover University Germany), Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Program, Diploma in Sericulture, PG Diploma in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Thoughts, Certificate Course in Portuguese Language and on Indian Constitution. The journey of the University towards internationalization is marked by the eight unique GIAN programs conducted under the aegis of MHRD. Teaching-learning and Evaluation SUK has a provision to enroll students from different sectors thereby addressing the mandatory reservation Page 4/141 12-10-2020 04:07:18 Self Study Report of SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY policy laid down by Government of Maharashtra. The policies are also being designed to address the learning needs of slow as well as advanced learners. Student diversity is catered by the way of induction programmes organized by academic departments, library, health centre and allied departments. Student centric teaching- learning methods