Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
SELF STUDY REPORT
FOR 1st CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION
AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
SANTHIGRAMAM, MYLADI, ERANHIMANGAD P.O., NIALMBUR, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, 679329 www.amalcollege.ac.in
Submitted To
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL
BANGALORE
February 2019
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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Established in 2005, Amal College of Advanced Studies stands as the tower of hope to all sections of the society in fulfilling their dream of Higher Education vindicating the word of Persian origin ‘Amal’ which means ‘hope’.The college is run by Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee which ,since its inception in 1969, has pioneered the cause of serving the orphans ,destitute and the marginalised providing them with succor and education. Imbibing this missionary zeal of its parent organization to its heart ,the college spearheads the historic mission forward with uncompromising professional integrity and unrelenting commitment to the cause of empowering generations through quality based equity oriented higher education which is corroborated by its affirmative gesture in reserving 20% seat for the orphans along with 20 % reservations to the SCs and STs that is deemed to be an unprecedented initiative at least in the state of Kerala if not in the entire country. The College is co-educational and is aided by Govt.of Kerala and affiliated to University of Calicut. The college has been included in the 2(f) and 12(B) category of UGC since in 2012. It has also been recognized as an Institution with Minority Status by the Ministry of Minority Affairs ,Govt. of India. At present, the college offers 1 PG and 7 UG programmes which cater to the diverse interest to students , industry and society at large .Located in a remote, under developed rural area in Chaliyar Grama Panchayath, the college campus spreads over 25 acre hillock, on a lovely and quaint greenbelt on the slopes of the Western Ghats and semi circled by Chaliyar river that lends a serene and tranquil ambience conducive for the curricular and co-curricular activities.The College has left an indelible mark in the academic map of the state for its excellence ,innovation and on integrity . The college through its triangulated network of teachers, parents and students college strive to expand the innate capabilities of students through various platforms nourishing curricular and extra-curricular skills, molding them to be responsible citizens and future leaders and thus contribute substantially in nation building.
Vision
Amal College is envisioned to be an advanced learning centre that transforms lives, spearheads social empowerment, and inspires individuals to excellence.
Academic Excellence and Success , civic awareness, Collegiallity and Professionalism,Diversity and Inclusion , Environment sustainability are the core values which uphold the vision of the college.
Goals of the college also uphold the vision ;
1.Equipping the learners with life skills and knowledge to enable them to lead a balanced life
2.To sensitise the leaners and community about issues of exploitation , gender and social equity and prompt affirmative action
3.Toacquire employability skills in order that the learners will land in enticing career options reinforcing their financial and cultural capitals
4.Education will inculcate noble values of love, compassion , tolerance and patriotism fostering national
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5.Education received at Amal will ignite critical and creative thoughts and ideas prompting them to explore the unbeaten paths of knowledge and information.
6.The insight , experience and expertise gained from the college will empower the learners to become global leaders .
Mission
We dedicate ourselves to provide opportunities for academic, professional, and lifelong learning in an environment of compassion and inclusivity. College is keen on instilling patriotic fervour coupled with global competitiveness.
We uphold the motto of ‘education for emancipation and empowerment with mutual and continuous efforts of Management and Faculty Members of the College taking cognizance of the fact that education is the most powerful tool for social empowerment emancipating the community from the labyrinth of ignorance and the historical baggage of backwardness. The college is a beacon of light that disseminates knowledge and impart skills to the students from all sections of people irrespective of their caste , creed and gender.
1.2 Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Challenges(SWOC)
Institutional Strength
Highly supportive management with a sublime vision and noble mission, dedicated and vibrant young pool of faculty and administrative staff , exposure to the call of the society, consistent academia-industry interface with moorings in cultural and social ethos , coupled with an unwavering commitment to realise its motto of ‘Education for Empowerment and Emancipation’ , the college is poised to make a giant leap in progress . Serene, ecofriendly and lush campus make the teaching learning exercises more fruitful and hassle free. The various platforms available in the campus and the channels to connect to the avenues outside the campus with individual attention through mentor-mentee guiding process invariably add to the strength of the college .The constant innovations in the methodologies and techniques of transacting the curriculum in accordance with the needs of the diverse and heterogeneous student community are obviously the hallmarks worth mentioning. Facilities for extension activities, field trips, computer labs, health and fitness centre, yoga centre, r ICT enabled class rooms and ICT based teaching learning process are the strength of our college. Active students union and Parents and Teachers Association and supportive Alumni lend great courage and conviction in its the efforts for providing holistic educational environment in the campus. Amiable yet firm and matured relationship among the faculty members and students of the college makes the task of attaining the objectives of the college easier ,more fascinating and rewarding.
Institutional Weakness
The college being located in a remote , economically and socially backward region, updating to a more advanced technology in teaching learning process outside the campus hours is a herculean task. Though some of students are exposed to the various platforms of online classes in office hours ,a considerable chunk of them
Page 3/113 06-04-2019 12:04:54 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES have less access to the various platforms for virtual learning at home . Paucity of funds for the aided college for the maintenance of infrastructure also brings handicaps in the smooth gallop in proving best in class infrastructure in the campus. On discerning this lacunae in implementing the ICT enabled teaching –learning process , the College Governing body has taken initiatives to make free Wifi available in the campus , upgrading all final year classes into smart classrooms with necessary gadgets and converting all second year classes in to ICT enabled classrooms apart from giving provisions for accessing online content in the Digital Section of the Library .
Institutional Opportunity
Both the student and teaching community in the college are with good potential to grow as they possess high credentials in their academic and co academic activities. The faculty members in the college are youngsters possessing the good attributes of sincerity, motivation and hardwork. Young and vibrant faculty members are always set to equip students to face the competitive world and ,at the same time, to mould their wards as the tolerant and responsible citizens. The different platforms like innovation and entrepreneurship cell, research and publication cell, field visits and internships , training and coaching facilities provide ample opportunities and exposure to grow for both the students and faculty members in the college.The college with unparalleled human and infrastructure resources can channelize further studies on sustainable development and offer courses which are globally relevant. The dense and remote areas in Nilambur region is also known for the presence of the most ancient tribes of cave dwellers called as ‘Cholanaikars’ who have been reckoned as a unique specimen of mankind . It offers potential opportunities for the studies and researches in anthropology and ethnography that the college can spearhead with its position, status and resources. The hilly areas in the region are vulnerable to landslides and flash flood causing human causalities in high magnitude. Hence the possibilities of running customized courses in Disaster Management especially in the context of the flood related calamities in the state of Kerala last year may also be explored .
Institutional Challenge
Student dropouts especially of girls has been found to be a institutional challenge both in terms of resource and opportunity. Through the effective intervention of the college through sensitaisation of parents regarding the importance of higher education and counseling the truant students , the level of drop outs has subsided substantially.As majority of students hail from poor socio economic background ,running self-financing academic programmes are understably non-viable since it may keep them aloof further from the vicinity of higher education. Hence the college finds it extremely difficult to start offering self financing programmes. Constraints experienced by students with respect to the transportation of students from remote and tribal areas also pose challenge to the college. The study conducted by the college on the socio economic background of the students studying in our college has shown that majority of boys are the sole breadwinners of their respective families and it puts additional burden and responsibility on them.The college has worked out effective strategies to channelize their part time jobs making it as a platform for learning and learning and serve the society .
1.3 CRITERIA WISE SUMMARY
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Curricular Aspects
Our college has taken special care in imparting updated curriculum through proper review mechanism and its implementation. The curriculum of all programmes is designed by the University of Calicut. IQAC of the college has developed a well-planned, structured and documented mechanism for effective implementation of curriculum. All the academic departments initiated certificate courses from 2013 onwards in association with Laurus Institute, Kochi . For the last five years 64 certificate programmes were successfully conducted by the college. 59% of full time teachers serve various bodies of Universities and other colleges. Out of 302 courses 84 % are new courses introduced in the college. All programmes in the college (100%) comes under CUCBCS. 56% of students enrolled in add-on and certificate courses. There are 124 courses which integrate cross cutting issues like gender, environment and human values. 5 value added courses are conducted during last five years. On an average 55% of students are undertaking field projects or internships. A structured feedback system is initiated by IQAC to collect feedback about curriculum from Students, Parents, Teachers and Alumni. The feedback is collected using Google forms and the same is analysed using SPSS. Feedback is reviewed in the college council and action is taken. Feedback and Action Taken Report is displayed in the website.
Teaching-learning and Evaluation
During the last five years college has made tremendous increase in implementing innovative methods of teaching and learning for imparting quality higher education.CUCBCS was introduced in the year 2009 and the college has 8 programmes under CUCBCS system. In 2017-18 college is having 903 students. 20 percent seats are reserved for orphan category . IQAC and the Departments of the College scrutinize the socio-economic, curricular and extracurricular aspects of each student during and after the admission process. Every department conducts a multiple choice test for the students on their subject. ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) and WWS (Walk with Scholar) programmes are Government funded initiatives implemented by the College. The College. ASAP has won Five Star Certification that helped the College to gain state wide recognition. Each department also conducts programmes for slow learners and advanced learners. There are 34 mentors and 26 mentees on an average for each mentor. In 2017-18 there are 6 ph D holders and two of them are having Guideships. Out of the 34 teachers in the academic year, 9 full time teachers are from other states. For continuous evaluation of the students a structured evaluation process has been designed and implemented. A Centralized internal examination and a Department level internal examination are conducted every semester. Other means of continuous assessment and evaluation include giving assignments and seminars. Internal Evaluation constitutes 20% of the total score attained by the students while 80% is External Evaluation conducted by the University. Other methods of evaluation include group discussions, presentations, field trips reports, Project Works and Internship Training. To make the system more transparent dates for internal examinations are fixed by the Internal Examination Committee which consists of representatives from each department consulted with student representatives and is then displayed on the notice board. There exists a three-tier system for the redressing of grievances of students in respect of internal assessment. PO’s and CO’s are monitored on regular basis through University Result Analysis, Internal Exams Evaluation, Feedback from Alumni, Practical Sessions and Group Discussions and Debates.
Research, Innovations and Extension
The College strongly believes that educational process would only complete when it is competent to endeavor
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Infrastructure and Learning Resources
The College is situated at Santhigramam, a picturesque campus on the banks of the river Chaliyar. The academic blocks are of beautiful eco-friendly architecture. There are 23 classrooms which are spacious, well equipped and facilitated with projectors, wireless microphones, white boards/green boards/black boards. 17 classrooms are ICT enabled. There are five laboratories in the campus. Moodle platform is available in computer lab for easy access by students. Wifi and LAN facilities are made available. There are 60 computers in the College for students and the bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution is above 50 mbps. There are two Seminar halls in the campus well equipped with interactive boards , Wifi facility and projectors. The Amal Digital Library (Caliber) has a Digital Collection Repository of 500 books and e-question papers. In addition to this, the library subscribes INFLIBNET N-LIST and it has access to 31,35,000+ e books and 6000+ e journals through the N-LIST. KOHA is the software used for library automation. Library also has a collection of rare books. QR code system is used in the library for easy access of resources, and also maintains a Blog of its own. There is an e -Resource Corner with free internet facility, CAS, Bibliographic services, information display, e- Magazine, Paper clipping services are provided in the library. Braille software is available for visually challenged students. BRAIN – A book reading and information network activity is successfully carried out for improving the teaching learning process. The Library also has membership in ILA –International Library Association. The college provides infrastructural as well as mental and emotional support for the development of sports and cultural interests of the students. College has outdoor courts and indoor facilities for games along with a Yoga Centre and Amal Center for Health and Fitness. Cultural Activities are actively conducted under the College Arts Club.
Student Support and Progression
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College has a practice of giving due importance to students and the vibrant faculty of the college extent full support for the progress of students. During the last 5 years, 92.9% students of Amal College of Advanced Studies has benefitted from scholarships and freeships provided by the Government. Besides government schemes, 304 students have received students scholarships and freeships provided by the institution in 2017-18. In the same year, 741 students were benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counseling offered by the institution and the average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years is 71.46%. The College has an active Student Council which organized a total of 49 Programmes during last 5 years. College ensures student representations in all the academic and administrative committees and clubs formed in the college. The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases. Amal College Old Student’s Association (ACOSA) is a registered Alumni association of the College with 17 chapters during the last 5 years and involves in Financial as well as non-financial Contributions to the College. Amal College Old Student’s Association (ACOSA) is a registered Alumni association which plays a vital role in helping to shape the future of our college by representing the views of its members, contributing to the infrastructure and other student facilities. The first Alumni Meet was held in College on Saturday 2nd January 2010. Minimum of 3 meetings are conducted every year.
Governance, Leadership and Management
Amal College is envisioned as an advanced learning centre that transforms lives, spearheads social empowerment, and inspires individuals to excellence. The Mission is to provide opportunities for academic, professional, and lifelong learning in an environment of compassion and inclusivity. College is keen on instilling patriotic fervour coupled with global competitiveness. The college is run by the Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee (NMOC), a non- profit organization working for the upliftment of Nilambur region, focusing on orphans, destitute, scheduled tribes and other backward classes. Jana Shikshan Sasthan (JSS) for the Malappuram District by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India is also functioning under the auspices of NMOC. A system of Bottom to Top Approach is being followed in decision making. The recruitment/promotional policies adopted by college, composition of interview board, are wholly in accordance with UGC guidelines and affiliating university and are subject to the prior concurrence from state Government.
The College has a well structured grievance redressal mechanism to redress the complaints of students effectively. All the Statutory and non statutory bodies and cells meticulously maintain minutes of every meeting. To facilitate the social interaction and to cater the welfare needs of the staff, a Staff Club is formed and maintains a welfare fund in order to meet the requirements of members. Online Feedback System was implemented by IQAC in 2017 for making the analysis and communication of the result to the staff easier, meticulous and confidential. API has been introduced by UGC in 2010.
The Planning and Development Cell of the college is responsible for monitoring utilization of funds. The audit of accounts of management funds will be done internally by a team of three members constituted by the management. The external Government auditor is appointed by the Department of Collegiate Education, the Accountant General’s Office and Local Fund Office. External Audits were conducted in April 2013 and December 2018. The institution has clear, well defined and systematic strategies to ensure the ideal utilisation of available resources which include Government Funded Schemes, Contributions from Philanthrophers, UGC Fund Utilisation Mechanism and PTA Fund Utilisation Mechanism.
Institutional Values and Best Practices
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The College organized 25 gender equity promotion programs during last 5 years. The College shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities to male and female students. There are separate toilets for boys and girls. Girls have separate rest room with prayer facility. Incinerators are installed near the washroom. Department of Physical Education promotes both boys and girls to participate in all sports events. Girls’ participation is ensured and the college has special team for girls in kabbadi, base ball, soft ball and bandminton. The college has proper solid, liquid and e-waste management. The College is a plastic free campus. The instituition has Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness resources such as ramps and toilets. During the last five years college has conducted 11programmes on locational advantages and 11 programmes on local community. Core values are displayed in the website. Institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to promote universal love and social consciousness. 8 courses on human values and professional ethics were conducted for instilling sense of social responsibility among students. One among that is UJEEVANAM – A comprehensive tribal initiative started in 2014 . UJJEEVANAM envisions a bright future for the tribes of Palakkayam in Chaliyar Gram Panchayat, through providing them with good education, health, mental status which can elevate the current status of the tribe. The project intends to nurture the coming generation of the Palakkayam tribe through specific objectives. Second Best Practice is an experiential learning practice introduced for the betterment of learning outcome of students. Selected students will be given two day intensive training in catering and event management.
Amal College of Advanced Studies is the only College in the Nation that reserves 20% out of its total seats to students who are orphans. This is a distinctive practice implemented by the College since its inception in 2005. Being a College with minority status and situated in the backward locality of Nilambur, the Management of Amal College of Advanced Studies realized the necessity of uplifting and providing a window of opportunity for the orphans, destitute and the weak by comprehending the social climate of the locality.
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2. PROFILE
2.1 BASIC INFORMATION
Name and Address of the College
Name AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
Address Santhigramam, Myladi, Eranhimangad P.O., Nialmbur, Malappuram District,
City Nilambur
State Kerala
Pin 679329
Website www.amalcollege.ac.in
Contacts for Communication
Designation Name Telephone with Mobile Fax Email STD Code
Principal(in- P. M Abdul 04931-207055 9846432683 04931-31048 amalcollege@gmai charge) Sakir 5 l.com
IQAC Dhanya K.A 9447-991520 9447991520 04931-31055 iqacamalcollege@ Coordinator 5 gmail.com
Status of the Institution
Institution Status Grant-in-aid
Type of Institution
By Gender Co-education
By Shift Regular
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Recognized Minority institution
If it is a recognized minroity institution Yes Minority Certificate.pdf
If Yes, Specify minority status
Religious Religious
Linguistic
Any Other
Establishment Details
Date of establishment of the college 01-01-2005
University to which the college is affiliated/ or which governs the college (if it is a constituent college)
State University name Document
Kerala University Of Calicut View Document
Details of UGC recognition
Under Section Date View Document
2f of UGC 04-07-2013 View Document
12B of UGC 04-07-2013 View Document
Details of recognition/approval by stationary/regulatory bodies like AICTE,NCTE,MCI,DCI,PCI,RCI etc(other than UGC)
Statutory Recognition/App Day,Month and Validity in Remarks Regulatory roval details Inst year(dd-mm- months Authority itution/Departme yyyy) nt programme
No contents
Details of autonomy
Does the affiliating university Act provide for No conferment of autonomy (as recognized by the UGC), on its affiliated colleges?
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Recognitions
Is the College recognized by UGC as a College No with Potential for Excellence(CPE)?
Is the College recognized for its performance by No any other governmental agency?
Location and Area of Campus
Campus Type Address Location* Campus Area Built up Area in in Acres sq.mts.
Main campus Santhigramam, Myladi, Rural 25.72 2225.08 area Eranhimangad P.O., Nialmbur, Malappuram District,
2.2 ACADEMIC INFORMATION
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Details of Programmes Offered by the College (Give Data for Current Academic year)
Programme Name of Pr Duration in Entry Medium of Sanctioned No.of Level ogramme/C Months Qualificatio Instruction Strength Students ourse n Admitted
UG BTTM,Touri 36 Plus Two English 48 42 sm And Hotel Management
UG BA,Economi 36 Plus Two English 60 60 cs
UG BSc,Comput 36 Plus Two English 36 33 er Science
UG BA,English 36 Plus Two English 45 44
UG BSc,Psychol 36 Plus Two English 36 36 ogy
UG BCom,Com 36 Plus Two English 66 65 merce
UG BBA,Manag 36 Plus Two English 50 50 ement Studies
PG MA,English 24 Any Degree English 20 19
Position Details of Faculty & Staff in the College
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Teaching Faculty
Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor
Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 0 0 20 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 6 0 20
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Sanctioned by the 0 0 13 Management/Soci ety or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 13
Yet to Recruit 0 0 0
Non-Teaching Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 13 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 12 1 0 13
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 4 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 2 2 0 4
Yet to Recruit 0
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Technical Staff
Male Female Others Total
Sanctioned by the 1 UGC /University State Government
Recruited 1 0 0 1
Yet to Recruit 0
Sanctioned by the 0 Management/Society or Other Authorized Bodies
Recruited 0 0 0 0
Yet to Recruit 0
Qualification Details of the Teaching Staff
Permanent Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 0 5
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 5
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 6 0 20
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Temporary Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 13
Part Time Teachers
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Qualificatio n
Male Female Others Male Female Others Male Female Others Total
D.sc/D.Litt. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ph.D. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
M.Phil. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PG 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
Details of Visting/Guest Faculties
Number of Visiting/Guest Faculty Male Female Others Total engaged with the college? 2 0 0 2
Provide the Following Details of Students Enrolled in the College During the Current Academic Year
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Programme From the State From Other NRI Students Foreign Total Where College States of India Students is Located
UG Male 427 1 0 0 428
Female 499 0 0 0 499
Others 0 0 0 0 0
PG Male 2 0 0 0 2
Female 38 0 0 0 38
Others 0 0 0 0 0
Provide the Following Details of Students admitted to the College During the last four Academic Years
Programme Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
SC Male 46 42 40 33
Female 85 83 78 66
Others 0 0 0 0
ST Male 16 13 9 3
Female 9 8 6 4
Others 0 0 0 0
OBC Male 86 87 88 78
Female 84 77 61 47
Others 0 0 0 0
General Male 136 137 144 129
Female 215 185 156 113
Others 0 0 0 0
Others Male 143 145 137 104
Female 95 89 82 63
Others 0 0 0 0
Total 915 866 801 640
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3. Extended Profile
3.1 Program
Number of courses offered by the institution across all programs during the last five years
Response: 302 File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of programs offered year-wise for last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
8 8 8 8 8
3.2 Students
Number of students year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
903 857 796 638 459
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Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of seats earmarked for reserved category as per GOI/State Govt rule year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
217 217 190 172 153
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
Number of outgoing / final year students year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
273 266 235 128 89
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File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
3.3 Teachers
Number of full time teachers year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
34 34 32 28 24
File Description Document
Institutional Data in Prescribed Format View Document
Number of sanctioned posts year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
34 34 32 28 24
File Description Document
Institutional data in prescribed format View Document
3.4 Institution
Total number of classrooms and seminar halls
Response: 25
Total Expenditure excluding salary year-wise during the last five years ( INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
53.5 80.5 69.2 65.3 54.2
Number of computers
Response: 60
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4. Quality Indicator Framework(QIF)
Criterion 1 - Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curricular Planning and Implementation 1.1.1 The institution ensures effective curriculum delivery through a well planned and documented process
Response:
Amal College of Advanced Studies is affiliated to the University of Calicut and has seven Undergraduate and one Postgraduate Programme in its portfolio. The curriculum of all programmes and syllabi of each course is designed by the University of Calicut. The College has a well-planned, structured and documented mechanism for verifying the syllabi and its effective implementation. The College ensures that curriculum reaches the students in tune with the mission and vision of the college.
The major initiatives of the College in this regard include the following:
1.The College Council is the apex body in the College and is very effective in ensuring the proper and planned delivery of the curriculum. 2.IQAC conducts regular meetings to plan, monitor and review the curriculum implementation and prepares an action plan for the effective delivery of the curriculum. 3.Department meetings are conducted regularly to implement plan and execute the action plan prepared by IQAC. Class tutors of each class ensure that the content of the curriculum reaches the students at proper time and manner 4.The College follows CUCBCSS implemented by the University from 2014 onwards and has elective courses in each programme, which the College changes according to the changing needs of students. 5.In the fifth semester, the students can select an Open Course according to their choice. All the departments, including the Department of Physical Education offer open courses. 6.Teachers Companion, a semester planner for teachers provided by the IQAC makes academic planning easier and systematic for teachers. 7.Each department prepares a Syllabus Completion Report at the end of each semester and same is submitted to IQAC 8.Wall Magazine is exhibited fortnightly by each department and the same is converted into e- magazine at the end of the semester. 9.Library also maintains a Wall Magazine to provide latest updates and new information to students. 10.An Extra Period Register is kept by each department to record the extra hours taken by faculties . 11.Slow Learners and Advanced Learners are identified and special trainings are given for them. Subject related activities beyond classroom are conducted for local community. 12.Academic –industry interface programmes, delivery talks by using e learning resources ,e – content development , lecture capturing system, audio video recording , sharing study materials through Google classrooms are conducted for effective delivery of curriculum. 13.Publication and distribution of Academic calendar before the commencement of academic year is done by IQAC to facilitate the ease of planning for teachers and students. 14.Each department conducts Bridge courses and Value added courses to overcome the learning barriers of newly joined students.
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15.Student Support Programme and Walk with Scholar, initiatives by Government of Kerala are functioning in the college. 16.Internal Examination Cell of the college conducts centralized internal test once in a semester and after which department level Parents Teachers Meeting is conducted.
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1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years
Response: 63
1.1.2.1 Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
11 17 12 12 11
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1.1.3 Percentage of participation of full time teachers in various bodies of the Universities/ Autonomous Colleges/ Other Colleges, such as BoS and Academic Council during the last five years
Response: 59.21
1.1.3.1 Number of teachers participating in various bodies of the Institution, such as BoS and Academic Council year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 7 2 2 5
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1.2 Academic Flexibility 1.2.1 Percentage of new Courses introduced out of the total number of courses across all Programs offered during last five years
Response: 84.11
1.2.1.1 How many new courses are introduced within the last five years
Response: 254
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1.2.2 Percentage of programs in which Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)/Elective course system has been implemented
Response: 100
1.2.2.1 Number of programs in which CBCS/ Elective course system implemented.
Response: 8
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1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add- on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years
Response: 56.13
1.2.3.1 Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year- wise during the last five years
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
505 532 449 308 266
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1.3 Curriculum Enrichment 1.3.1 Institution integrates cross- cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum
Response:
The College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and the curriculum is implemented in accordance with the mandates of the University. The College has the best mix of programmes which effectively cater to the changing needs of the students and is in tune with the emerging trends in the industry. Even though College follows the curriculum stipulated by the University, several steps have been taken by the College to ensure that the student community is enlightened with social and moral values, which, of course, match with the mission and vision of the College.
Whole courses taught in the college can be classified into 3 categories
1.Courses in the syllabi 2.Courses offered by the institution 3.Programmes offered by the institution on these cross cutting issues
COURSES IN THE SYLLABI
124 courses taught in the college are closely related to the cross-cutting issues relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics. Out of 124 courses, 24 courses specifically address environment and sustainability issues 34 courses discuss Gender and Environmental issues 66 courses focus on human values, professional ethics, and related topics. 10 Common Courses specifically deal with human values, ethics and sustainability. The Post Graduate Department of English with the Complementary Course of Journalism and Mass Communication has an array of courses that profoundly discuss the issues of Gender and Environment. Detailed tabular form is attached as proof.
COURSES OFFERED BY INSTITUTION
During last five years 8 courses on “Human Values and Professional Ethics” were conducted by the institution under the guideship of Human Values and Ethics Committee run by the college. The courses offered are:
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1.2013-14 : Course on Heritage Site Management 2.2014-15: Course on Environmental Studies 3.2014-15: Course on Indian cultural values 4.2015-16: Course on Human Rights 5.2015-16: Course on Women , Gender and sexuality 6.2016- 17 : Course on Ethics and Ethical Decision Making 7.2017 -18: Course on Academic integrity: values, skills , action 8.2017-18 : Course on Cyber security
EVENTS CONDUCTED BY INSTITUTION
To address the cross cutting issues college also provides events on Gender, Environment, human values and professional ethics. Every year college conducted prgrammes on days of national importance, death and birth of eminent personalities, national festivals and teachers’ day. In 2013-18 period
The College has conducted 33 programmes on promotion of Universal values. 13 programmes were conducted to increase consciousness on national identities, fundamental duties and rights. 25 gender equity promotion programmes . Details attached as additional proof.
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1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 4
1.3.2.1 Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
Response: 4
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1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships
Response: 55.7
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1.3.3.1 Number of students undertaking field projects or internships
Response: 503
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1.4 Feedback System 1.4.1 Structured feedback received from 1) Students, 2)Teachers, 3)Employers, 4)Alumni and 5)Parents for design and review of syllabus-Semester wise/ year-wise A.Any 4 of the above
B.Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: A.Any 4 of the above
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1.4.2 Feedback processes of the institution may be classified as follows: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website
B. Feedback collected, analysed and action has been taken
C. Feedback collected and analysed
D. Feedback collected
Response: A. Feedback collected, analysed and action taken and feedback available on website
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Criterion 2 - Teaching-learning and Evaluation
2.1 Student Enrollment and Profile 2.1.1 Average percentage of students from other States and Countries during the last five years
Response: 0.16
2.1.1.1 Number of students from other states and countries year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
0 2 2 2 0
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2.1.2 Average Enrollment percentage (Average of last five years)
Response: 96.15
2.1.2.1 Number of students admitted year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
340 332 304 283 248
2.1.2.2 Number of sanctioned seats year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
356 356 315 287 256
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2.1.3 Average percentage of seats filled against seats reserved for various categories as per applicable reservation policy during the last five years
Response: 91.43
2.1.3.1 Number of actual students admitted from the reserved categories year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
197 194 176 163 137
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2.2 Catering to Student Diversity 2.2.1 The institution assesses the learning levels of the students, after admission and organises special programs for advanced learners and slow learners
Response:
IQAC and the Departments of the College scrutinize the socio-economic, curricular and extracurricular aspects of each student during and after the admission process. Every department conducts a multiple choice test for the students on their subject. The students who scored below 40% of marks are identified as slow learners and above 70% as advanced learners.
Special Programmes for Slow Learners:
Remedial Coaching is an initiative taken by IQAC and implemented through departments to provide special coaching to slow learners Each One Teach One is a peer learning group of the Department of English in which selected brilliant students get an opportunity to help the slow learners in the learning process. Peer Learning Circles (PLCs) is the scheme for slow learners by the Department of Commerce and Management in which advanced learners of the class conduct sessions for slow learners under the guidance of a teacher. Compensatory Education Programme is an initiative by the Department of Psychology for the slow learners. Scholar Support Programme (SSP) is a Government funded initiative for Slow Learners in which selected students are given individual attention for bettering their academic as well as life skills along with equipping them with basic IT knowledge. Additional books and assignments are given to slow learners to make them engaged with more academic activities.
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Special Programmes for Advanced Learners:
Brain Drive, an initiative by the Department of English incorporates student seminars, literary quizzes, debates, discussions and related competitions Research Forum, a platform for MA English students, helps them present research papers and discuss latest issues pertaining to their discipline. Corporate Update Series by Department of Commerce and Management helps advanced learners to keep abreast with the micro developments in interested areas with the help of a mentor. Meet the CEO, an initiative by the Department of Commerce and Management selects and assigns students to make an in-depth study of successful entrepreneurs with a view to identify and evaluate their business strategies. The Chef in Charge, Learn While Teach and Food and Beverage Service Captain are ventures by the Department of BTHM, in which the supervision is done by the advanced learners in the practical class. Gift for Gifted is an activity conducted once in a year by the Department of Psychology, focusing on the intellectual growth of advanced students. PAL (Programme for Advanced Learners), an initiative by the Department of Economics includes paper presentations, debates and quizzes under the direct leadership of advanced students. Empowering Informatics is an initiative by The Department of Computer Science to motivate advanced learners.
ASAP (Additional Skill Acquisition Programme) and WWS (Walk with Scholar) programmes are Government funded initiatives for Advanced Learners implemented by the College. The College ASAP has won Five Star Certification that helped the College gain State wide recognition
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2.2.2 Student - Full time teacher ratio
Response: 26.56
2.2.3 Percentage of differently abled students (Divyangjan) on rolls
Response: 1.22
2.2.3.1 Number of differently abled students on rolls
Response: 11
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2.3 Teaching- Learning Process 2.3.1 Student centric methods, such as experiential learning, participative learning and problem solving methodologies are used for enhancing learning experiences
Response:
The College in general and departments in particular take necessary steps to ensure that the individual learner’s learning experiences are enhanced using ICT related student-centric learning pedagogies. Following activities have successfully catered for student transformation by each department:
Experiential Learning practices followed include:
Students are provided with an opportunity to interact online with Professors of Anglia Ruskin University and Cambridge University each year through Skype ACCA Wealth ( A student-run mutual fund ) ACCA Bazaar, an online platform for buying and selling products Exhibitions and Trade fairs Cake Club: Students run cake club to introduce and experiment preparation of a variety of cakes and pastries. Model Thattukada: Gives exposure to exotic and ethnic food items. Practical Lab on Production: Students are assigned the duties of purchasing provisions for practical lab sessions. Applications of various theories, methodologies and tools for economic analysis through the project studies. For improving the statistical skills the students take a sample of 10 students from each department, collect data and do statistical analysis.
Participative Learning
Classroom enactments and Role Plays during the teaching-learning process. A Research Forum to promote the research aptitude and inquisitive skill. Wall Magazines are brought out by the students of every department fortnightly and the same has been converted into e-magazines at the end of each semester and published in website. Regular mechanisms to ensure the participation of students in intercollegiate events and competitions. Student Centric Hubs with teacher-in-charge to share students’ ideas, knowledge, skills etc. Readers forum: Release of magazines (DAWN in 2014 and) with students’ articles Management Meets: Regular participation of students in Management Meets organised by different colleges. Panel discussions, quiz competitions to encourage students to learn by doing. Passport Cell: functioning under the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, the Cell comprises of a student coordinator, Department teachers and eight other students as the members, providing practical knowledge about the application, processing, and issue of a passport. Supervises projects, organizes seminars and debates Exhibition of Psychological lab equipments
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TechConfig: An ongoing project by the final year students for implementing the configuration of new technologies in Computer Science. Selected ten students make the materials of new technologies available to every other students of the department.
Problem Solving Methodologies
Assigning practical tasks in subjects like banking, research methodology, marketing management etc. Example: visiting nearby banks, Taking DD from the bank, the sale of products etc. Test of Intelligence: Psychological testing programme for the students and staffs of the entire college, under the supervision of the teachers. Tests of Intelligence for measuring IQ and EQ Multiple choice questions to solve are shared through google class rooms. Event Analysis and Case Study: Event analysis and case study is conducted by each department for their students and the report of same is converted into e folder and documented in the respective department
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2.3.2 Percentage of teachers using ICT for effective teaching with Learning Management Systems (LMS), E-learning resources etc.
Response: 100
2.3.2.1 Number of teachers using ICT
Response: 34
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2.3.3 Ratio of students to mentor for academic and stress related issues
Response: 26.56
2.3.3.1 Number of mentors
Response: 34
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2.3.4 Innovation and creativity in teaching-learning
Response:
Every department of the College initiates novel, innovative and creative practices in the teaching-learning process rather than following the conventional linear mode of transacting subjects in the classroom. Each teacher ensures the involvement of every student using various modes of teaching. ICT enabled teaching – learning practices are practiced in the college
A Cloud Campus Audio Resource Library of the College is an online audio resource library availing free hosting service of soundcloud.com. Digital Question Banks are made available to the students to help them access materials online and involve them in acquiring knowledge from their field of study. SKYPE is an innovative method by The Department of English for giving the students an opportunity to interact with professors from other countries. Students are given creative opportunities through role plays and enactment activities while transacting literature. E-learning possibilities are utilized by The Computer Science Department by providing Online Classes and Quizzes to students and promote NPTEL for tutorials, lectures and notes for references. Lecture Capturing System, and QR code system are being practiced as innovative methods of teaching. AMAL VLE ( virtual learning platform) link is available in website and Own Cloud Platform contributes towards innovative teaching learning process MCQs are prepared and shared through online resources. Final year students of all departments are enrolled in online courses Department Blogs are run by all departments in the college and library also maintains a blog. An exclusive YouTube channel for uploading and broadcasting video lessons prepared by students of Commerce and Management Department as part of their assignments and seminars. Selected final year students are trained to handle classes for their juniors in their favorite subjects under the innovative scheme called Scholar Flipping. Wall Magazines are brought out by the students of every department fortnightly on recent updated trends in respective fields and the same has been converted into e-magazines at the end of each semester and published in website. Event Analysis and Case Study: Event analysis and case study is conducted by each department for their students and the report of same is converted into e folder and documented in the respective department. JLG learning by the Department of Economics is a scheme in which the entire class is grouped and every member is liable for the learning levels of others in the same group. Thus the scholastic backwardness of a member in a Group will be a ‘Joint Liability’ of the Group. Meet the Industry Programmes , Meet the Alumni interactions , Group brain storming sessions are other innoetive methods practiced in the college Library of the college follows innovative practices of exhibiting wall magazine monthly to share updated information and the same is coverted in to e magazine. Library also practices exhibition of newspaper clippings, CAS and also conducts orientation class on library usage.
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2.4 Teacher Profile and Quality 2.4.1 Average percentage of full time teachers against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 100
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2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years
Response: 4.18
2.4.2.1 Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 0 1 1 2
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2.4.3 Teaching experience per full time teacher in number of years
Response: 6.26
2.4.3.1 Total experience of full-time teachers
Response: 213
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2.4.4 Percentage of full time teachers who received awards, recognition, fellowships at State, National, International level from Government, recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 16.45
2.4.4.1 Number of full time teachers receiving awards from state /national /international level from Government recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1 1 2 1 0
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2.4.5 Average percentage of full time teachers from other States against sanctioned posts during the last five years
Response: 23.71
2.4.5.1 Number of full time teachers from other states year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
9 9 9 7 3
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2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms 2.5.1 Reforms in Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE) system at the institutional level
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Response:
Continuous Internal Evaluation System enhances the students’ overall competencies through regular monitoring and assessment. Amal College of Advanced Studies has been affiliated to the University of Calicut and it strictly follows the rules and regulations prescribed by the University. To assess the students, the University recommends both an internal and external evaluation system. The College believes firmly in continuous evaluation of the students for their sustained performance. Hence a structured evaluation process has been designed and implemented.
Internal Examinations: Internal tests are prepared and conducted as per the University examination pattern. At the very beginning of every academic year, the students will be informed about the internal and external assessment procedure. A Centralized internal examination and a Department level internal examination are conducted every semester. Normally within one week after the examination, answer sheets are returned to the students and the results are published. The question papers of the exam are discussed in the class by the respective teachers. Students can approach the College Grievance Cell regarding any complaint about valuation and the same will be taken up by the Committee and necessary steps will be implemented for rectifying the complaint.
Seminars / Assignments: Other means of continuous assessment and evaluation by the teachers include giving assignments on topics related to their syllabus and seminars. There is equal weightage for assignments and seminars in the internal evaluation scoring system.
Attendance: Another criteria in the internal evaluation system is the attendance of students. Proper records are maintained in this regard. Altogether, Internal Evaluation constitutes 20% of the total score and the External Evaluation conducted by the University constitutes 80% of the total score.
Other Methods: Other methods of evaluation include group discussions, presentations, field trips reports etc. All of which provides firsthand experience to the students. Every department informs the students about academic seminars, call for papers from different journals, management meets etc., and motivates them to participate. Various academic programs like quizzes, tests, objective tests, essay writing, and competitions on current affairs are also arranged to instill an inquisitive mind in the students and also to evaluate their skills. These procedures boost the self-confidence of the students.
Project Works/ Internship Training: All the final year students are given project works and it is assessed by external examiners trough viva voice. Project-based learning helps students to suggest solutions to real-world problems and issues. BBA and BTHM students are to undergo industry training for a minimum of three weeks period. CIE provides the teachers with an accurate and complete picture of the learning levels of students and encourages the learner to use their knowledge on a frequent basis.
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2.5.2 Mechanism of internal assessment is transparent and robust in terms of frequency and variety
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Response:
The College conducts the internal examination in every semester for all programs and course as per the University guidelines. The institution has framed its own internal assessment practices to make it transparent and robust within the broad framework suggested by the University. The College has a two-tire system of internal examination. The first is a Centralized examination and the second one is scheduled as a Department level examination. The College has formed an official Internal Examination Cell to conduct the centralized internal examination. A teacher is given the charge as Internal Examination Coordinator. All the procedures of examination such as collection and sorting of question papers, planning the time table, allotting class rooms, valuation and the publishing of consolidated mark lists come under the responsibility of the College Internal Examination Cell.
Both Centralized and Departmental examinations are conducted in the same format. The Departmental internal examinations are monitored by the corresponding department Heads. Both the examinations are conducted for one and half hours and for 40 marks exactly in the format of university exam. The total mark of internal assessment is 20. This mark is distributed among the major components of internal assessment such as attendance, assignments, seminars and test papers. The marks which the student acquires in both the test papers are converted into 5 marks each, making it a total of 10 marks. Then the remaining 5 marks are allotted for attendance and 5 marks for assignments/seminars. Seminar topics are finalized by considering the most recent and current developments in the subject. Assignment topics are also based on relevance and practical applicability of the subject. Attendance is also a major component of internal assessment. Respective teachers take the hourly attendance of the students which is then inspected by the class tutor and Department Heads every week.
To make the system more transparent dates for internal examinations are fixed by the Internal Examination Committee which consists of representatives from each department consulted with student representatives and is then displayed on the notice board. Soon after the examinations, answer papers are distributed to teachers, which is then valued and returned to the students with necessary discussions, advice, and suggesting solutions for further improvement. Grievances reported, if any, are resolved with immediate effect. In most cases, the teacher himself/herself finds solutions to the grievances. As part of Continuous Evaluation, class PTA meetings are organized periodically to discuss and assess the improvement/progress of students with parents. A three-tier grievance redressal mechanism, at the Tutor, Department and College level exists. The Head of each department publishes internal assessment marks/grades before forwarding it to the Principal. The Principal after scrutinizing the internal marks forwards it to the University.
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2.5.3 Mechanism to deal with examination related grievances is transparent, time-bound and efficient
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The College has a well functioning grievance redressal system to address grievances of students related to internal assessment marks and even grievances related to University results which will be addressed and resolved through this mechanism. There exists a three-tier system for the redressing of grievances of students in respect of internal assessment marks which is regularly monitored by IQAC.
Department Level: The corrected answer scripts are given back to students within two weeks’ time after the examination by the respective members of faculties. Doubts and enquiries of the students are clarified by the respective teachers. If there are any tabulation related errors in assessment, corrections are duly made by the examiner and the corrected marks will be officially posted against the name of the concerned student. The students are free to approach concerned subject teachers after the releasing of internal assessment marks and they get it clarified if any. After a preliminary correction, the consolidated marks are published in notice board for two days and later it’s filed in the respective Departments. If there is any exam related grievance from the part of students, they are free to give their written complaints to the Examination Grievance Cell functioning under each Department. The complaints must be discussed in the Department as soon as possible.
College Level: In case the student is not satisfied with Department level Grievance Cell, he/she can move on with his/her complaint to the college level Grievance Cell. The Coordinator of Grievance Cell, IQAC Coordinator and the committee under the chairmanship of the Principal will discuss the matter and will take necessary actions.
University Level: The Registrar or the Controller of the Examination makes the final decision with regard to the examination related grievance at the University level.
The College conducts two internal examinations, one is Centralized and the other is Departmental. A parents meeting will be followed after internal examination in each semester. If there is any discrepancy in their class room performance and examination performance, the teacher can identify the problem and can find a solution for it in the presence of their parents. The student’s achievement is discussed in detail. If the problem diagnosed is purely academic the teacher would try to provide the students with a broader understanding of the subject of their study.
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2.5.4 The institution adheres to the academic calendar for the conduct of CIE
Response:
The College is affiliated to the University of Calicut and hence the pattern prescribed by the university is strictly followed. The University provides an academic calendar that specifies the date of commencement and end of the classes for each semester along with the government holidays. The college has the following practices:
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Internal Evaluation Process is undertaken strictly based on the Academic Calendar of College which is synchronised with the Academic Calendar of the University. Centralized internal exams are conducted once in a semester in tune with the Academic Calendar. Dates of conducting internal examinations are fixed by the Internal Examination Cell consisting of representatives from each department as per the Academic Calendar. Question papers are set in advance by the teachers concerned, as per the instructions provided by the University, and submitted to the examination coordinator and HODs. The Department timetables are prepared according to the Academic Calendar in such a way that the required numbers of lectures are assigned for all the theory and practical subjects. The Department timetable is prepared by each department, facilitating the teachers to allot sufficient time for each subject as per the workload allotted by the University. The Department timetable is displayed in the notice board and made known to each and every student of the Department to ensure that they stick on to the schedule. The faculty prepares their teaching plans with details such as course objectives, course outcomes, unit objectives and unit outcomes along with the academic schedule. Regular staff meetings are conducted to ensure adherence to the schedule given in the Academic Calendar. In case of any unusual and unscheduled break in the working day, the staff committee meets again to work out a schedule to compensate the working days. Dates of submission of assignments and presentation of seminars are given as per the Academic Calendar. Seminars are conducted in each department wherein the students are encouraged to participate with relevant topics. Topics of seminars and assignments are given to students and evaluation points are also intimated to them so that they can prepare in advance. Syllabus Completion Report is submitted by all teachers at the end of each semester to ensure adherence to academic calendar.
Principal, IQAC, Internal Examination Coordinator and HODs make sure that these processes are followed smoothly, effectively and strictly in the time schedule as prescribed. The college is following an admirable work principle and hence it hardly ever faces troubles in completing the curriculum within the prescribed time set by the Academic Calendar.
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2.6 Student Performance and Learning Outcomes 2.6.1 Program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes for all programs offered by the Institution are stated and displayed on website and communicated to teachers and students
Response:
Programme Outcome exhibits the end result of doing a specific programme which will reflect the graduate outcome of a student. This is different for each programme offered by the institution. Programme Specific
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Outcome is the attributes of students, which help them to pursue higher studies and specific competitive examinations in respective disciplines. Course Outcome is the end result achieved by a student by learning a particular course.
The College has identified Programme Outcomes (POs), Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) and Course Outcomes (COs) in tune with the mission and vision of the College. The College is affiliated to University of Calicut and Course Outcome is published by the University along with the syllabi of each course
There is a transparent mechanism for communicating POs PSOs and COs to students and teachers in the College.
All the outcomes (POs, PSOs and COs) are displayed on the website www.amalcollege.ac.in of the College as it is the major source of communicating college matters with students and the public. Programme Outcomes are made known to all through the prospectus issued by the College at the time of inviting admissions. This will help students to choose programmes according to their specific interests. The same will be issued during the orientation programme for first year students and parents for getting an overview of the programme for which the student has joined. Programme Outcomes and Programme Specific Outcomes will be included in the College Calendar while Course Outcome is separately given to students along with the syllabus. Apart from all these, the teachers of each department will interact with students during their admission interview and explain to them in detail the importance of each programme, course and its outcome There is a mechanism to display programme outcome in each department . POs , PSOs and COs are also displayed in the department blogs. Bridge courses conducted at the beginning of first semester also help students to get an awareness on programme outcomes.
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2.6.2 Attainment of program outcomes, program specific outcomes and course outcomes are evaluated by the institution
Response:
Programme Outcomes and Course Outcomes are monitored on regular basis and corrective actions are taken as and when required. All necessary steps are taken by the College to measure the level of achievement of each outcome by the student.Programme Outcome is measured on the basis of placements, higher studies opted, projects started by students etc.
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Attainment of Course Outcome is evaluated as follows:
This is the first step of the attribute which is to be acquired by a student for gaining knowledge (both theoretical and practical) on several courses under each programme. The institution evaluates Course Outcome through the methods:
1.University Result Analysis: There is a continuous mechanism for analyzing the university results of students. There is a teacher in charge of each department to collect, compile and analyse the results of students. In each semester, the details are collected by each department after the declaration of the results and a department level review is done under the chairmanship of the Head of the Department. Once the final University results are published, a result analysis is conducted by the IQAC under the chairmanship of the Principal, following which, appropriate steps are taken to take corrective actions. 2.Internal Exams Evaluation: This is yet another method of evaluating the Course Outcomes. Every year two test papers are conducted: one in the Department level, and another, in the centralized pattern. Results thus received are then published on the notice board. Students with weak performances are identified and they are given special attention as well as necessary improvement measures such as Remedial Classes, Peer Learning Circles, Parents Meeting, etc. 3.Feedback from Alumni: During the alumni meetings, feedbacks are collected from alumni especially from the ones who have got placements, with special attention to each course and the programme as a whole. The extent to which the programme serves effective is also understood from their responses. 4.Practical Sessions: The Department of Bachelor of Tourism and Hotel Management (BTHM) of the College has a separate lab and practical sessions are used as a process to evaluate the Course Outcomes of their students. The Department of Psychology also has a practical lab. Other departments use several innovative methods of giving practical tasks to the students to evaluate their knowledge level. 5.Group Discussions and Debates: GDs and Debates are conducted on regular basis to assess the learning levels of students.
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2.6.3 Average pass percentage of Students
Response: 84.67
2.6.3.1 Total number of final year students who passed the examination conducted by Institution.
Response: 221
2.6.3.2 Total number of final year students who appeared for the examination conducted by the institution
Response: 261
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2.7 Student Satisfaction Survey 2.7.1 Online student satisfaction survey regarding teaching learning process
Response: 3.53
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Criterion 3 - Research, Innovations and Extension
3.1 Resource Mobilization for Research 3.1.1 Grants for research projects sponsored by government/non government sources such as industry ,corporate houses, international bodies, endowment, chairs in the institution during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 4.32
3.1.1.1 Total Grants for research projects sponsored by the non-government sources such as industry, corporate houses, international bodies, endowments, Chairs in the institution year-wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
00 00 00 00 4.32
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3.1.2 Percentage of teachers recognised as research guides at present
Response: 5.88
3.1.2.1 Number of teachers recognised as research guides
Response: 2
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3.1.3 Number of research projects per teacher funded, by government and non-government agencies, during the last five year
Response: 1
3.1.3.1 Number of research projects funded by government and non-government agencies during the last five years
Response: 6
3.1.3.2 Number of full time teachers worked in the institution during the last 5 years
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Response: 30
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3.2 Innovation Ecosystem 3.2.1 Institution has created an ecosystem for innovations including incubation centre and other initiatives for creation and transfer of knowledge
Response:
The College strongly believes that educational process would only complete when it is competent to endeavor creation, modification and updation of the existing stock of knowledge. For instilling such an environment, the College facilitates various platforms both among the faculty members and the student community. The important avenues are :
1.Amal center for research and publications which oversees and encourages faculty members to undertake various research activities- both academic and action research. 2.The Committee also takes measures to promote the intuitiveness among the student community to carry out simple research and project studies systematically. All final year students undergo project research work or industry training. 3.The College publishes two journals: Amal IJESS and POSEIDON which are an impetus in the creation and transfer of knowledge to reconnect all over the world. 4.Incubation Center was established in the year 2015 for materialising and supporting the enshrined educational philosophy of the college. The objective of the center is to inculcate the entrepreneurial culture, to nourish ideas and start-ups through various platforms. The committee on incubation meets thrice in a year to share the views and ideas on creation and transfer of knowledge. Every year during June-July a meeting is conducted exclusively for planning. Suggestions for startups are framed in consultation with IQAC. The proposal is then discussed by Principal in the college council and gets it implemented. At the beginning of the academic year the center provides suggestions on implementing ICT based tools and e content development to IQAC and then to Principal. The center also provides necessary platform to students to create and share innovative ideas. Amal virtual learning platform is an output of idea initiated by Incubation Center, implemented through IQAC. . 5. IPR Cell established in the college in 2016 takes all initiatives to protect the copy right of research activities in the College and create awareness about intellectual property rights through seminars. The Incubation and IPR Cell thus discharges twin functions of promoting creativity, start-ups and entrepreneurship giving due importance to inculcatig the culture of preserving the Intellectual Property Rights 6.College has a well functioned Entrepreneurial Development Club with active participation of students. Major initiatives of the club include a) Entrepreneurial attitude survey in 2015 b)Launching of E - Service store in 2015 c)Release and sale of Cotton bags in 2016 d) Computer hardware exhibition in 2016 e) Home lunch logictics in 2016 f) Launching and sale of campus
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notebook in 2017 g) Workshop on paperfile making in 2017h) Release of soap strips in 2018 7.College has 10 MOUs and 37 Linkages with industries, educational institutions and other bodies to impart student exchange, faculty exchange and extension activities. 8.Google classrooms, Amal cloud campus, Youtube classes, enrollment in Online courses, department blogs are implemented in the college as knowledge exchange platforms. 9.Major success of Incubation cell is the self business started by graduated students and an outstanding one is "OREALSOFT(Designing and Deelopment)" www.orealsoft.com , a Registered firm started by 3 students from the Department of Computer Science.
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3.2.2 Number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices during the last five years
Response: 24
3.2.2.1 Total number of workshops/seminars conducted on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Industry- Academia Innovative practices year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
7 3 3 8 3
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3.3 Research Publications and Awards 3.3.1 The institution has a stated Code of Ethics to check malpractices and plagiarism in Research
Response: Yes
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Response: Yes
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3.3.3 Number of Ph.D.s awarded per teacher during the last five years
Response: 0
3.3.3.1 How many Ph.Ds awarded within last five years
3.3.3.2 Number of teachers recognized as guides during the last five years
Response: 2
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3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
Response: 0.56
3.3.4.1 Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 1 2 11 1
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3.3.5 Number of books and chapters in edited volumes/books published and papers in national/international conference proceedings per teacher during the last five years
Response: 1.05
3.3.5.1 Total number of books and chapters in edited volumes / books published, and papers in
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
7 5 11 6 3
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3.4 Extension Activities 3.4.1 Extension activities in the neighbourhood community in terms of impact and sensitising students to social issues and holistic development during the last five years
Response:
The young and vibrant teaching fraternity and the enthusiastic, energetic students of Amal College is the backbone behind all the extension activities carried out in the College. Major extension activities of the clubs and forums of the college are highlighted here:
1. Tourism club of the college organised
-An awareness campaign on environmental protection for nearby higher secondary students on the occasion of World Tourism Day on 27th September 2013
- A skill development campaign for higher secondary students on 21st June 2014 , on 1st April 2016 and on 18th April 2017.
- A one day motivation visit to Teak Museum for mentally retarded day care inmates on 27th September 2016.
- A tourism camp for 256 students from colleges in and around Nilambur on 25th and 26th January 2017
2. Nature club organised ;
- An awareness campaign and training programme on Food Safety and Hygine for street vendors in NIlambur on 18th February 2016.
- Every year a nature study visit to explore the nature and a report of the same is submitted by students to the teacher coordinator
3. NSS of the college organised/conducted :
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- A one day interactive programme with Amal school students in connection with Children’s Day celebration on November 14, 2016,in association with MA students of the college.
- A one day interactive programme with students of GMLP school Myladi, in connection with Children’s Day celebration on November 14, 2016,in association with MA students of the college.
- A visit and interactive session with inmates of Snehatheeram, a center for disabled people, Chungathara on December 3, 2016 in association with MA students of the college.
-A “No Corruption Campaign” in the college and nearby shops in collaboration with BBA association of the college.
-A “Save Energy Campaign” in the college and nearby households in collaboration with BBA association of the college.
-An interactive session and cultural eve with the inmates of Snehabhavan in collaboration with Bcom final year students.
- An Anti Drug campaign in the nearby schools and colleges on 4/11/2016 in association with II year Psychology students.
- A session on “Holistic development through life skills”was carried out in Government School, Chaliyar on 18/08/2016 in association with III year Psychology students.
- A Digital India campaign in Government offices of Nilambur in association with the IT club of Amal college of Advanced Studies on 12/06/2017.
4. Women Development Cell of the college organised:
- A self defense class for 50 girls from nearby orphanage on 26th August 2017
- A group counseling programme for girls from nearby orphanage in collaboration with Psychology association of the college on 10th jan 2018.
5. Amal Sports Club organised:
- Malappuram District Sub Junior Throw Ball Championship on 14th November 2015.
6. Bhoomithrasena
- Conducted a motivation visit to Idukki and ineracted with tea planters during the year 2017-18
- Visited Nedunkayam and conducted a survey among the households of the area
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3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years
Response: 6
3.4.2.1 Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1 2 1 1 1
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3.4.3 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., during the last five years
Response: 53
3.4.3.1 Number of extension and outreach Programs conducted in collaboration with Industry, Community and Non- Government Organizations through NSS/ NCC/ Red Cross/ YRC etc., year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
16 12 10 7 8
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3.4.4 Average percentage of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non-Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. during the last five years
Response: 65.36
3.4.4.1 Total number of students participating in extension activities with Government Organisations, Non- Government Organisations and programs such as Swachh Bharat, Aids Awareness, Gender Issue, etc. year- wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
903 857 276 307 202
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3.5 Collaboration 3.5.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc during the last five years
Response: 37
3.5.1.1 Number of linkages for faculty exchange, student exchange, internship, field trip, on-the-job training, research, etc year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
17 9 2 3 6
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3.5.2 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of National/ International importance, Other
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Institutions, Industries, Corporate houses etc., during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
Response: 10
3.5.2.1 Number of functional MoUs with institutions of national, international importance, other universities, industries, corporate houses etc. year-wise during the last five years (only functional MoUs with ongoing activities to be considered)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
5 2 1 1 1
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Criterion 4 - Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities 4.1.1 The institution has adequate facilities for teaching- learning. viz., classrooms, laboratories, computing equipment, etc.
Response:
Amal College of Advanced Studies, a Kerala Government aided institution, affiliated to the University of Calicut and managed by Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee is an institution with minority status. It is a college having a unique position in the higher education field of Kerala state. The founders of the college are having a philanthropic mission behind the establishment of the institution. The college plays its uniqueness in terms of its academic vibrancy and innovative practices. Twenty percent of the total seats are reserved for orphans, destitutes and other backward classes of students in addition to the existing reservation for SCs, STs and BPL students.
The College is situated at Santhigramam, a picturesque campus on the banks of the river Chaliyar. The academic blocks are of beautiful eco-friendly architecture.
There are 23 classrooms which are spacious, well equipped and facilitated with projectors, wireless microphones, white/green/black boards. There are five laboratories in the campus.
1) Production Lab in Department of Tourism and Hotel Management with all facilities for practical classes
2) Service Lab in Department of Tourism and Hotel Management to provide practical sessions on Hospitality
3) Language Lab maintained by Department of English to provide soft skill training to students
4) Psychology Practical Lab by Department of Psychology with equipments for practical classes
5) Computer Lab, general to all departments.
Moodle platform is available in the computer lab for easy access by students Wifi and LAN facilities are made available for the students to enhance their access to useful academic resources. There are two Seminar halls in the campus in which academic and nonacademic activities are being held regularly. They are well equipped with interactive boards , Wifi facility and projectors. The library at Amal College is an integrated knowledge resource centre stacked with books pertaining to the syllabus as well as extra references, periodicals, magazines, national and international journals. Online resources like N LIST, e-journals, Digital library, Magazines and Research papers are also made available for the students. Library is equipped with an LCD TV with internet facility to arrange video classes and information updates for students. Library facilities and resources are user friendly which cater to the needs of all type of users
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QR code system is used in the library for easy access of resources by students. Library maintains a Blog of its own with latest updations. There is an e -Resource Corner with free internet facility CAS, Bibliographic services, information display, e- Magazine, Paper clipping services are provided in the library Braille software is available for visually challenged students in the library BRAIN – A Book Reading and Information Network activity is successfully carried out for improving the teaching learning process Library has membership in ILA –International Library Association. Library created an institutional repository for the purpose of Online open access to old question papers, Newspaper clippings and other library activities.
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4.1.2 The institution has adequate facilities for sports, games (indoor, outdoor),gymnasium, yoga centre etc., and cultural activities
Response:
The institution aims at the overall development of its students and gives due importance to sports and cultural activities.
SPORTS FACILITIES
The sports and games activities are headed by the Department of Physical Education of the college. Students with exceptional skills are selected through selection trials and they are given rigorous and quality training under the faculty member of the department, specialized and experienced coaches and former players. They are encouraged to participate in the Intra-College, Inter College, University, State and National level competitions.
Facilities in the college:
1.Outdoor fields : Football Field, Volleyball Court , Kabidi Court, Cricket Pitch with net practice facilities , Sports Pavilion, Korfball field , Handball field , Athletics- Track and Field(200mtr), Badminton Court 2.Indoor facilities: Table Tennis Board, Caroms, Chess Boards, Indoor mats to practice Taekwondo.
The college hosted interzone Intercollegiate softball competition in 2016, Sub Junior Throwball competition in 2015, Nilambur Baseball League in 2016, Sub Junior Baseball competition in 2016, 14th Kerala state Sub Junior Baseball Championship in 2016 at college ground.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
Silver and Bronze medal in 2013-14, 3 Gold medals and 2 Bronze medals in 2014-15, 1 Gold
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medal and 2 Bronze medal in 2015-16, Got 1 Gold medal, 1 Silver medal and 2 Bronze medal in 2016-17, 1 Gold medal and 1 Bronze medal in 2017-18 in national level Taekwondo competition . 8 intercollegiate tournament participation in different sports events in 2013-14 Secured 3rd prize in district senior softball championship in 2015 Secured Runner-up(both Women team and Men team) position in District Junior Baseball championship in 2015
ARTS FACILITIES
The College has a separate Arts Club team comprising faculty members and student representatives. Every year a college level arts competition is held and participants who perform well are sent to participate in the Zonal and Inter zonal competitions organized by the University. Special coaching is given to students to participate in arts competition.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Even though from a rural area with all constraints, our students have won 7 National Awards and ONE International Award in TAEKONDWO. The College has successfully notched up among the Fourth, Third and Fourth positions in the Zonal level Arts Competitions during 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. Secured 18 first prizes, 40 second prizes and 27 third prizes in Zonal level competitions .
Yoga Center
The Department of Physical Education has a well equipped Yoga Center. Mr Anujith S, Assistant Professor, Department of Tourism and Hotel Management is in charge of Yoga center. Yoga is practiced in this Center on regular basis which helps the students to develop physical and mental strength.
Amal Center for Health and Fitness
College has a well functioning health and fitness center established in 2016-17. It was started as per the request from students. It’s a student run activity in the college monitored by Physical education department of the college. The center is well equipped with Elliptical, Bench press Bench, Homegym multi exerciser , Twister , Dumbells , Barbells, Squat stand, Gymball, Yogamat and Abdomen exerciser .
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Response: 72
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4.1.3.1 Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities
Response: 18
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4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.
Response: 11.41
4.1.4.1 Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
5.10 6.25 5 8 11
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4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Library is automated using Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)
Response:
The Amal Digital Library (Caliber) has a Digital Collection Repository of 500 books and e-question papers. In addition to this, the library subscribes INFLIBNET N-LIST and it has access to 31,35,000+ e books and 6000+ e journals through the N-LIST.
The library also provides facilities to the staff and students to access online resources like INFLIBNET N- LIST. Students are provided with computers and high speed internet access in the library through which they can make use of the online resources.
The Library Advisory Committee is in charge of designing policy matters for the smooth functioning of
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The library building is aesthetically constructed to make it an inviting place with an ambiance suitable for learning and scholarship. The building has an area of 1800 Sq ft with ample space for individual and group studies. The Reading Room has a capacity of 50 seats. The library is equipped with adequate number of sign boards for locating the books easily. The library is also provided with ramp facility making it equally accessible to differentially abled students. Working hours are from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm from Monday to Saturday.
The library is having a sizeable collection of 1500+ previous question papers of university examinations as well as college internal examinations.
The library can be accessed from anywhere in the campus with the establishment of Remote Access facility through the OPAC software from the academic year 2018-2019 onwards. KOHA is the software used for library automation. The details of Integrated Library Management System are as follows:
Name of ILMS software :KOHA Nature of automation (fully or partially): partially Year of automation : 2016
Library Orientation Programmes are conducted every year under the guidance of the librarian and staff for the newly admitted Under Graduate and Post Graduate students. Orientation programmes were also provided for teachers on the use of Inflibnet in 2015. Orientation programme on the use of Inflibnet for first year Post Graduate students is conducted every year to make them aware of the use, possibilities and facilities of Inflibnet since 2016.
Best Library User Award is instituted by the college to the student who most effectively make use of the library.
The ardent and voracious users of the college library have created a Readers’ Forum which functions in the college in association with the library. The activities of the forum are guided by Mr. Muneer Agragami, H.o.D of the Department of Malayalam with the support from the Librarian. The Readers’ Forum conducts myriads of activities every year like book review sessions, debates, and essay writing competitions and so on. The forum conducts many activities in connection with the Reading Day celebrations.
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4.2.2 Collection of rare books, manuscripts, special reports or any other knowledge resources for library enrichment
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We have a particular ledger in library like an archive, where the collection of rare books, manuscripts, thesis, dissertations and all other special knowledge resources are being occupied. It includes 60- bounded volumes, Six PhD theses, Six MRP (Minor Research Projects), 13 Student’s manuscripts and 11 PG Dessertations.
Rare books and manuscripts in our stock include:
AMAL COLLEGE LIBRARY
RARE BOOKS Sl. NO. NAME OF BOOK AUTHOR PUBLISHER NO. OFYEAR OF COPIES PUBLISHING
1 The Illustrated Light on Yoga: AnBKS Iyengar. Harpins Collins,1 1966 Easy to follow version of the classic Newdelhi introduction to yoga 2 An Index to the Works ofEvangeline M. O'D.APPLETON 1 1887 Shakespeare Connor AND, Company,
NEW YORK
3 Education Through the Imagination Margaret McMillan Swan Sonnenschein &1 1904 CO, London
4 The History of British Journalism:Alexander Andrews RICHAR D B EN T L E1 1862 From the Foundation of the Y , N E W B U R L I N Newspaper Press in England, to the GT O N, London Repeal of the Stamp Act in 1855; With Sketches of Press Celebrities by Volume 1 of 2 5. Kautilya Arthashastra Shamasastry, R Government Press,1 1915 Bangalore
6 What is Hinduism Mahatma Gandhi National Book Trust 1 1994 Reprint
7 The Indus Valley Civilization By Sir MortimerCambridge University1 1968
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With rare photographs. Wheeler Press
8 Malayalam and English Dictionary -Rev. Gundert, D Basel Mission Books,1 1779 By The English Missionaries of Manglore Madras 9 Autobiography of William Simpson,Edited by GeorgePublished by T. Fisher1 1913 R.I. Eyre-Todd . Unwin, London
10. Kipling's India Arley Munson Double day page& Co,1 1915 Newyork
11 Indian Nights' Entertainment or, Folk-Rev.Charles Elliot Stock, London1 1892 tales from the Upper Indus Swynnerton
12 Indian Folk-tales: Being side-lightsE.M.Gordon Elliot Stock, London - 1 1909 on village life in Bilaspore, Central Provinces 13 Travel Pictures -The record of aBhawani Singh , RajPublished by1 1912 European tour by Bhawani Singh;Rana Bahadur ofLongmans, Green & with photogravure portrait and 96Jhalawar. Co., London illustrations from photographs by the author.
14 Folk-tales of the Khasis K.U.Rafy. Macmillan and Co.,1 1920 London
15 Vicramorvasi By Calidasa.-Francesco Cimmino Ermanno Loescher,1 1890 Translated into Italian Torino
16 The Indus Valley Civilization : WithSir Mortimer Cambridge University1 1968 rare photographs Wheeler Press
17 The History of India : As told by its Professor JohnTrubner & Co., London1 1872 own historians - The MuhammadanDowson. Volume IV Period.Edited from the posthumous papers of Sir H.M. Elliot 18 Nasranikalkkokke AriyendumClement Pianius 1 1772 –Samshebha Vedhartham
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19 Malayalam : A Grammatical SketchHaowen Jiang Dept. of Linguistics,1 2010 Reprint and Text RICE University
20 Gundert Nigandu Herman Gundert 1 1871
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4.2.3 Does the institution have the following:
1.e-journals 2.e-ShodhSindhu 3.Shodhganga Membership 4.e-books 5.Databases
A. Any 4 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: B. Any 3 of the above
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4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 1.37
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4.2.4.1 Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1.25 2.75 1.25 0.60 1.00
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4.2.5 Availability of remote access to e-resources of the library
Response: Yes
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4.2.6 Percentage per day usage of library by teachers and students
Response: 3.95
4.2.6.1 Average number of teachers and students using library per day over last one year
Response: 37
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4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Institution frequently updates its IT facilities including Wi-Fi
Response:
The Amal College Computer Lab was established in 2008-2009 with fifteen computers bought through the MP Local Area Development Fund. In 2011-12, another fifteen computers, printers and scanners were bought as a part of Library Automation out of which two systems were provided to the library, five to the office and the rest to the lab. Another ten systems were bought during 2015-16 academic year and twenty five systems were bought in 2018. Every department is provided with a computer to deal with their internal needs.
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The first internet connection in the campus was provided by BSNL in 2009. In 2010, BSNL Railwire Broadband Connection with a bandwidth of 4 mbps was introduced in the campus. A BSNL NME ADSL connection was also available since the same year. . In 2018, the internet connection was upgraded to BSNL FTTH (Fibre To The Home) with a speed of 100 mbps. LAN was established in 2010 connecting all the computers including those in lab and office. Wifi was partially enabled in the campus in 2010, accessible only for the staff. After the establishment of FTTH connection in 2018, Wifi was made available to all students and staff in the campus through two access points.
A Technical Assistant post was created by the government in 2017 June to monitor and maintain all the IT facilities in the campus. The Department of Computer Science was established in 2013 and since its inception, it has been playing a pivotal role in upgrading and maintaining IT facilities and conducting IT oriented activities in the campus. The Department of Computer Science developed a Lab Management System named Eazy Lab to control the functions of the lab in 2017.
Final year classes of all the departments are smart classrooms. Every department is equipped with LCD projectors at its disposal. KOHA software was installed for library management in 2016. Office was computerized in 2011-2012. Office functions were completely automated in 2018.
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4.3.2 Student - Computer ratio
Response: 15.05
4.3.3 Available bandwidth of internet connection in the Institution (Lease line) >=50 MBPS
35-50 MBPS
20-35 MBPS
5-20 MBPS
Response: >=50 MBPS
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4.3.4 Facilities for e-content development such as Media Centre, Recording facility, Lecture Capturing System (LCS)
Response: Yes
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4.4 Maintenance of Campus Infrastructure 4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
Response: 77.03
4.4.1.1 Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
40.69 70.64 50.14 54.22 35.68
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4.4.2 There are established systems and procedures for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities - laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc.
Response:
Amal College of Advanced Studies has an established system for the effective and proper maintenance of the infrastructure and properties of the institution without fail. The college management is responsible for all the maintenance activities in the campus with adequate support from the PTA. College has an efficiently performing maintenance committee to monitor the maintenance of physical equipments and other facilities of the college
Laboratories
The Heads of the department concerned is responsible for taking care of their labs. A teacher is appointed as lab in charge and he is responsible for maintaining the laboratories, in concurrence with the Head of the department and Principal. The department council will propose and review all the major woks pertaining to renovation and maintenance of the lab. The lab assistant in the BTHM laboratory assists teachers and students effectively; and is responsible for taking care of the
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cleaning and arrangement of labs and its equipments. The Library has proper maintenance system of its own. The library assistant facilitates the effective functioning of the Library and proper maintenance of the gadgets and equipments therein. The Librarian will inspect and monitor all the maintenance works in the library. The College Council discuss and review all the major renovation and maintenance works.
Health and Fitness Club
The health and fitness club of the College is maintained by the Physical Education Department in conjunction with the guidelines of the maintenance committee. The committee visits the club once in a month to inspect the working conditions of the equipments in the club and take necessary measures to maintain them. The club has outsourced the repairing and other machinery related works to a third party and they will be sent for as and when it is necessary and get the maintainance works done.
Sports and Game Courts
Adequate measures are taken by the Department of Physical Education for the effective maintenance of sports facilities.A team, consisting of teachers and students of the college takes care of the maintenance of the sports and games courts. The team is led by the Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education. The technical supervisor from the college management undertakes civil works of game courts and another team nominated by the management looks after all the maintenance works in the Department of Physical Education.
The Technical Assistant appointed in the College against the sanctioned post by the Govt. of Kerala is responsible for all the IT related maintenance activities in the campus including computer lab and language lab. His suggestions and recommendations pertaining to the purchase and maintenance of computers and accessories are be considered by the College Council while taking decision to the effect. The major maintenance and renovation works in the Computer and Language Labs are outsourced to a third party.
The maintenance of the classrooms are carried out by the college administrative wing and its management is also done by them effectively. This wing keeps the stock register and maintenance report of the classrooms. Major maintenance works are outsourced with consent of Management and the civil maintenance works are done with the supervisor appointed by the Management.
General Maintenance
The College Management is always very keen to ensure the proper maintenance of all properties and assets of the College. Plumbing and electrical works are performed by efficient workers called for assistance by the management. Carpentry (desks, benches, tables etc) and building maintenance are timely getting done by the Management with the help of appropriate work force .Staffs are appointed for cleaning and maintaining the campus neat and hygienic.
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Criterion 5 - Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Support 5.1.1 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government during the last five years
Response: 92.9
5.1.1.1 Number of students benefited by scholarships and freeships provided by the Government year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
729 841 756 591 450
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5.1.2 Average percentage of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc. provided by the institution besides government schemes during the last five years
Response: 27.58
5.1.2.1 Total number of students benefited by scholarships, freeships, etc provided by the institution besides government schemes year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
304 259 259 138 91
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5.1.3 Number of capability enhancement and development schemes –
1.For competitive examinations 2.Career counselling
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3.Soft skill development 4.Remedial coaching 5.Language lab 6.Bridge courses 7.Yoga and meditation 8.Personal Counselling
A. 7 or more of the above
B. Any 6 of the above
C. Any 5 of the above
D. Any 4 of the above
Response: A. 7 or more of the above
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5.1.4 Average percentage of student benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution during the last five years
Response: 61.83
5.1.4.1 Number of students benefited by guidance for competitive examinations and career counselling offered by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
741 857 500 96 226
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5.1.5 Average percentage of students benefited by Vocational Education and Training (VET) during the last five years
Response: 27.3
5.1.5.1 Number of students attending VET year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
150 201 165 205 200
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5.1.6 The institution has a transparent mechanism for timely redressal of student grievances including sexual harassment and ragging cases
Response: Yes
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5.2 Student Progression 5.2.1 Average percentage of placement of outgoing students during the last five years
Response: 21.17
5.2.1.1 Number of outgoing students placed year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
26 50 50 26 32
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5.2.2 Percentage of student progression to higher education (previous graduating batch)
Response: 20.88
5.2.2.1 Number of outgoing students progressing to higher education
Response: 57
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5.2.3 Average percentage of students qualifying in State/ National/ International level examinations during the last five years (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil Services/State government examinations)
Response: 71.46
5.2.3.1 Number of students qualifying in state/ national/ international level examinations (eg: NET/ SLET/ GATE/ GMAT/ CAT/ GRE/ TOEFL/ Civil services/ State government examinations) year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
17 10 16 6 5
5.2.3.2 Number of students who have appeared for the exams year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
21 15 17 10 9
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5.3 Student Participation and Activities 5.3.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national / international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) during the last five years.
Response: 8
5.3.1.1 Number of awards/medals for outstanding performance in sports/cultural activities at national/international level (award for a team event should be counted as one) year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1 2 3 1 1
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5.3.2 Presence of an active Student Council & representation of students on academic & administrative bodies/committees of the institution
Response:
The College gives ample representation to students in various decision making bodies. This is primarily achieved through a free and fair election of Students Union Members in a parliamentary mode of election as per the recommendations of the Lingdo Commission. The Union comprises of Union Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Fine Arts Secretary, General Captain, and Student Editor. Two students are elected as University Union Councilors. The posts of Vice Chairperson and Joint Secretary are reserved for the girls.
1. The Student Union of Amal college organized a total of 49 programmes in the college.
In 2013-14 , students union organised Eight programmmes in the college including celebration of
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National festivals . In 2014-15 , Students union organised Twelve programmes in which the highlight was “Run Kerala Run” campaign conducted on 20/01/2015. In 2015-16, students union organised Ten programmes including active participation in social upliftment initiative of the college “ UJEEVANAM” In 2016-17, students union organised Ten progrmames in which the highlight was AntiDrug campaign conducted in the campus and nearby locality on 17/11/2016 In 2017-18, students union organised Nine programmes in which the highlight was “Support to Rohigan” campaign on 23/09/2017.
2. College ensures that students representation is there in all the academic and administrative committees and clubs formed in the college.
Academic Committees:
-IQAC since its inception includes one vibrant student in the college as member of the committee and makes sure of his participation in all meetings.
- Amal center for Research and Publication has active participation of student representatives
-Committee for Incubation Center includes one student representative from each department to ensure effective contribution from students’ side.
- Library Advisory Committee includes student representation and the suggestions from students side in revamping library is accepted and implemented.
- Committee for Academic Excellence is formed under IQAC with teachers and students representations specifically to encourage and implement innovative teaching learning practices in the college.
- Committees on WWS and SSP also include student representation
Administrative Committees:
- College Council is the apex body in the college and by default Union Chairman will be a member of college council to represent students.
- Department Council; a committee formed at department level for conducting department meetings and for taking department level decisions; has student representation from concerned department.
- Planning and Development Committee for developing strategic plans for betterment of the college also include college Union Chairman as its member by default.
- All statutory cells; Antiragging cell, Grievance redressal cell, Minority cell, OBC cell, SC ST cell, Internal complaint cell and Anti Sexual harassment cells are actively functioning in the college with student representation.
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- Maintenance committee in the college also has student representation and they are actively involved in the functioning of the committee.
- Extracurricular wings in the college : NSS, Nature Club, Tourism Club, Readers Forum, Women Development Cell, Entrepreneurial Development Cell and Quiz Club' are coordinated and run by students itself under the monitoring of a teacher coordinator.
5.3.3 Average number of sports and cultural activities/ competitions organised at the institution level per year
Response: 11.6
5.3.3.1 Number of sports and cultural activities / competitions organised at the institution level year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
15 9 13 11 10
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5.4 Alumni Engagement 5.4.1 The Alumni Association/Chapters (registered and functional) contributes significantly to the development of the institution through financial and non financial means during the last five years
Response:
Amal College Old Student’s Association (ACOSA) is a registered Alumni association which plays a vital role in helping to shape the future of our college by representing the views of its members, contributing to the infrastructure and other student facilities. The first Alumni Meet was held in College on Saturday 2nd January 2010. Minimum of 3 meetings are conducted every year. The main aim of the Alumni Day celebration in January is to unite the maximum number of former students and register them in the Alumni family.
Following are the major contributions of ACOSA during last five years:
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Financial Contributions
ACOSA collects donations and sponsorships from students of various batches and donates it for the benefit of the college.
ACOSA Scholarship for financially backward students In 2013-14, they purchased an Oven of Rs.72000/- for Tourism and Hotel Management practical lab and donated books and shelves to the Department of Commerce and Management worth of Rs. 20000/-. In 2014-15 they purchased and installed a generator set in the campus to eliminate the power issues in the campus. In 2015-16, ACOSA donated an amount of Rs.110000/- in the forms of books to the PG Department of English and LCD projector and seminar chairs to the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management. The 2016-17 academic year witnessed the donation of a Printer to the PG Department of English, a lectern to Department of Economics and an LCD projector to the Department of Commerce and Management. They also donated a refrigerator and a shelf to the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management during the same year. In 2017-18, ACOSA donated a printer to the Department of Economics, an LCD inverter to the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management, an LCD screen and mic to the PG Department of English.
Non Financial Contributions:.
Meet the Alumni : An initiative by IQAC in association with ACOSA is successfully running in the college for past three years . The final year students of the college are provided with an opportunity to get guidance in career and higher education from members of the College Alumni. Placement Assistance: ACOSA helps the students in their quest for placement in different organisations through the College Alumni who are settled in and out of Kerala. “MY NILAMBUR APP ”: ACOSA has also contributed greatly to the society as well. The recently launched ‘My Nilambur’ app is a great example for this by which the people can easily access all information about Nilambur. Social Support: Every year provides Iftar meet to inmates of orphanage . Identify and provide sponsors to support social activities of NSS Support to Events organised in the college : Alumni members are invited as judges in sports and arts festivals . Organised FOOD FESTIVAL in Nilambur in association with Alumni Association.
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5.4.2 Alumni contribution during the last five years(INR in Lakhs) ? 5 Lakhs
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4 Lakhs - 5 Lakhs
3 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs
1 Lakh - 3 Lakhs
Response: ? 5 Lakhs
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5.4.3 Number of Alumni Association / Chapters meetings held during the last five years
Response: 17
5.4.3.1 Number of Alumni Association /Chapters meetings held year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
3 3 4 4 3
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Criterion 6 - Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision and Leadership 6.1.1 The governance of the institution is reflective of an effective leadership in tune with the vision and mission of the institution
Response:
Amal College of Advanced Studies, a new generation institution with minority status, occupies a unique position in the higher education field of Kerala in terms of its innovative practices, academic vibrancy and philanthropic mission of its founders. Twenty percent of the total seats are reserved for the orphans, in addition to the existing reservation for SCs, STs and BPL students. The college promises “Amal Advantage” for every student who spends their crucial years of learning and the formative periods of their life in the college.
Vision
Amal College is envisioned to be an advanced learning centre that transforms lives, spearheads social empowerment, and inspires individuals to excellence.
Mission
We dedicate ourselves to provide opportunities for academic, professional, and lifelong learning in an environment of compassion and inclusivity. College is keen on instilling patriotic fervour coupled with global competitiveness.
The college is run by the Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee (NMOC) a non- profit organization working for the upliftment of Nilambur region, focusing on orphans, destitute, scheduled tribes and other backward classes. NMOC runs two orphanages , one for boys and other for girls, JID College ,which is an oriental titled institution and Amal English School to fulfill its mission of imparting education for the empowerment of the weaker sections of the society. Jana Shikshan Sasthan (JSS) for the Malappuram District by Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India is also functioning under the auspices of NMOC.
Amal College Governing Body, constituted under NMOC is exclusively for the management of the college. The college is functioning under the dynamic leadership of Sri P V Abdul Wahab M.P, Patron, NMOC. Being a Member of Parliament, an enterprising entrepreneur, ,a visionary who pioneered setting up world class institutions in the region , he has been a propelling force of strength and a fountain of inspiration to the college for shouldering the stupendous task of delivering quality higher education. The members of the College Governing Body drawn from academia, industry and social service bring in their wealth of experience, wisdom and vision that invariably find its implication in the policy formulations and practices implemented in the college aiming at academic excellence and social commitment. Persistent endeavours are taken to fulfill and realize the mission and vision of the college. Teachers are appointed purely based on merit. It is ensured that there is no discrimination among teachers and students in the campus on the basis of caste, creed, gender etc.
Under the overall supervision and guidance of the College Governing Body,the Principal ,who is the ex-officio member of the body ,presides over the process of framing policies with regard to the daily
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6.1.2 The institution practices decentralization and participative management
Response:
Amal College of Advanced Studies follows decentralized governance and hence any decision, planning or resolution of importance is taken by Principal and College Council in consultation with concerned departments and student representatives. It is through the faculty members and other staffs of the College that the college functions and caters to the needs of its beneficiaries, and thus making the governance decentralized. The principle of decentralization is implemented through teachers, students and non- teaching staff.
Case Study
There has been a paradigm shift in the decision making process over the years. Earlier all the decisions were being taken from top and allotted to different teachers. Result was lack of participation from teachers and students. But later the college started practicing a system of giving importance to all stakeholders. Now a system of Bottom to Top Approach is being followed. The practice of decentralization is exercised through the faculty members and students are given in charge of important forums and clubs such as NSS, WDC, ASAP, WWS, SSP, Internal Examination committee, Career Guidance Cell, Research Committee, Quiz Club, Reader’s Forum, Advisor for Fine Arts and Union, ED Club, Film Club, etc. by which they coordinate the activities. Suggestions which come from students and from teachers are put forward in college council by the staff representatives and discussions are carried out.
An example for participative management system is the successful implementation and functioning of health and fitness club in the college.
Idea of having a fitness center came from a team of students on 28.03.2017 Physical education teacher prepared a plan and presented it in the college council on 30.03.2017. All the members of Council appreciated the proposal and assigned the duty of further study on the project to the Planning and Development Committee on 01.06.2017.. A detailed study was conducted by Planning Committee along with student representatives and the same was again discussed in the College Council. Proposal was sanctioned by principal and forwarded to the management on 19.07.2017.
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Governing Body called up a meeting of teachers, non teacing staff, PTA and students to sensitize about the code of conduct and mode of operation of fitness center. Fund was sanctioned by the management and the center was established in 2016- 17. A students committee on health and fitness is formed exclusively for the routine functioning of the center
The committee for maintenance and functioning of Health and Fitness Club is headed by Mr. Muhammed Najeeb, Asst. Professor, Department of Physical Education and members of the committee includes teacher representatives, PTA representatives and student representatives. The center is functioning vibrantly in the college with the active participation of students. The students committee for Health and Fitness Club had 8 meetings in 2016-17 and 12 meetings in 2017-18. This mode of decentralization has increased the participation of students in curricular and co-curricular activities and has contributed significantly towards their overall development.
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6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment 6.2.1 Perspective/Strategic plan and Deployment documents are available in the institution
Response:
The Governing Body, College Council, and IQAC periodically examines the weaknesses and necessities of the institution and takes measures in the form of strategic plans to address the issues. In 2013 it was decided in the College Council meeting held on 23/10/2013 that college should be accredited by NAAC before 2020 and with this intension a long term strategic plan was deployed.
Long term Strategic plan for 2018(Four year plan) was framed as follows in tune with the mission and vision of the college.
MISSION 2014-2018 is the one activity with strategic plan successfully implemented in the campus. At the outset six broader areas were identified. Academics, Administration, Infrastructure, Green Initiative, Student Support and Industry Collaborations. Strategic plan was formed in detail to reach the goal of infrastructure development and quality enhancement.
Academic Plan
Weaker areas were identified and a strategic plan was developed to improve that area. Promoting the use of online resources and successful implementation of online platforms for knowledge sharing was one such area. To enhance the quality of teaching-learning IQAC initiated :
- Certificate courses in 2013 in association with Laurus institute for HR and Training , Kochi.
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-Started department blogs in 2015 by Commerce Department and English Department . \
-Audio Capturing and sharing system through dcamal cloud campus in 2016.
-Introduction of Department wise wall magazine system in 2016.
- Started Lecture capturing system through media center in 2017.
Administration Plan
Creation of new posts and recruitment of teachers and administrative staff in 2015. Areas for E governance were sought out and it was implemented in 2016 especially with regard to staff /student support activities .Due to the difficulty of operating things manually and also to save time and resource; as part of paper less initiative Office automation was implemented in 2018.
Infrastructure Plan
Clear cut plans and strategies were deployed in the following areas :
1.New academic block in2015 2.Football/ Athletic tracks/ cricket fields were modified and expanded in 2015 3.Indoor games, Heath Club and Yoga Center in 2016. 4.Library has been shifted to an independent building in 2018 5.ICT enabled classrooms in 2018 6.A seminar hall was launched in 2015 and ICT enabled seminar hall in 2018.
Green Initiatives Plan
Proper waste management systems were introduced from 2016 onwards in collaboration with local body of administration. Rain water harvesting was introduced in June 2018 and Solar energy system was launched in October 2018.
Student Support Plan
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) in 2014,
Walk With Scholar (WWS) and Student Support Programme (SSP) in 2015
Unnath Bharath Abhiyan was introduced in 2018
Learn, Earn ,Serve – An industry Academia interface
UJEEVANAM was started in 2015.
Industry Collaborations Plan
MoUs and industry linkages for on the job training, placement and other support are functioning in the campus from 2016 onwards. The college has signed 10 MoUs and is having 10 linkages with well known
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6.2.2 Organizational structure of the institution including governing body, administrative setup, and functions of various bodies, service rules, procedures, recruitment, promotional policies as well as grievance redressal mechanism
Response:
The College has a well defined organizational structure and is run by Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee, a nonprofit organization established in 1969 for the upliftment of orphans and the destitute. Amal College Governing Body is constituted under NMOC, exclusively to execute proper governance of the College. The committee is headed by Sri. P. V Abdul Wahab M P, Patron, NMOC and Amal College of Advanced Studies. Amal College Governing Body functions under the effective leadership of Sri P V Abdul Wahab M P and Sri P V Ali Mubarak, Manager, NMOC.
Amal College Governing Body meets at least twice every year to analyse the functioning of the college and makes necessary improvements in governing policies. All the activities of the college are in compliance with UGC regulations and directives of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala and the Act and Statutes of the University of Calicut to which college is affiliated. The Principal executes the administrative policies in consultation with and subject to the ratification of the College Council. All the major decisions regarding internal administration of the college are ratified by the College Council, being the apex body of decision making. IQAC is a significant body to monitor both academic and non academic activities and takes necessary steps to enhance the quality culture in the college. Functions of the IQAC also include Academic plan preparation, promotion of research and publication and sensitizing stakeholders. Parent Teacher Association, Planning and Development Cell and statutory cells for Grievance Redressal, SCs and STs, Minorities and OBCs also play a significant role in the administration and management of the college.
There are 8 Academic departments and Administrative wing to monitor the daily routine of the college. At department level, Heads of each department take the responsibility regarding various academic/non- academic performances of the students. Department Council meetings are convened regularly to discuss, review and decide matters pertaining to the departments concerned. The heads of every department assigns charge of each class to a tutor. Administrative wing is headed by Junior Superintendent, followed by Head of Accounts, Upper Division Clerks, Lower Division Clerks and Class D Officers.
The College follows rules and guidelines of UGC and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt. of Kerala and University of Calicut:
Service Rules: Kerala Service Rules are applicable for leave, traveling allowance, pension and related
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Recruitment/Promotional Procedure: The institution follows a set of policies and procedures in staff selection and recruitment. The recruitment/promotional policies adopted by college, composition of interview board, are wholly in accordance with UGC guidelines and affiliating university and are subject to the prior concurrence from state Government.
Grievance Redressal Mechanism: The College has a well structured grievance redressal mechanism to redress the complaints of students effectively at the shortest time span. Department Level Grievance Redressal Cells, including student representatives, function to find solutions for departmental level grievances.
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6.2.3 Implementation of e-governance in areas of operation
1.Planning and Development 2.Administration 3.Finance and Accounts 4.Student Admission and Support 5.Examination
A. All 5 of the above
B. Any 4 of the above
C. Any 3 of the above
D. Any 2 of the above
Response: A. All 5 of the above
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6.2.4 Effectiveness of various bodies/cells/committees is evident through minutes of meetings and implementation of their resolutions
Response:
The IQAC of the college makes it mandatory for all the cells and committees to take decisions by convening meetings of the respective bodies and maintaining minutes thereof . There are 6 statutory bodies/cells functioning in the college. Anti-Ragging Committee, Grievance Redressal Cell, Internal Complaint Cell, Minority Cell, OBC Cell and SC/ST Cell. Each of these cells meticulously maintains the minutes of all the meetings and implements the same.
For example, the functioning of the Women Development Cell highlights/shows how methodically the cell records and keeps the minutes of all decisions and how, through this process, the cell meets the objectives of every activity. Women Development Cell (WDC) organises various programmes to ensure the empowerment of women. The objective of the cell is to safeguard the interest of female students, faculty and staff of the institution for which proper records and minutes are maintained. WDC promotes all round development of girl students of the institution through various programmes which includes self defense class, driving classes, skill development workshops, seminars, health awareness classes .
An Example
A Programme successfully implemented through the cell was “Women on Wheels” involving the accomplishment of Driver’s License by girl students of the college who attained the age of 18. It was a suggestion that was mooted from the part of the students in the meeting of WDC . The matter was discussed and agreed up on and recorded in the minutes and it was then implemented in the campus in 2016.The first batch of 8 students passed the test in 2016-17. The next batch of the same programme was conducted in 2017-18 with 14 students. Meetings were convened at regular intervals to implement the programme successfully. The students of the college were given practical sessions in two wheeler riding under the auspices of WDC and they successfully passed the driving tests and got Driver’s Licenses issued by Motor Vehicle Department.
HOW MATTERS ARE DECIDED:
Decisions were taken in the meeting of executives members which also includes student representatives . If any issues raised, it shall be referred to the Principal and his decision on the matter considered final.
MINUTES OF MEETINGS:
The student coordinators of the cell are responsible for the preparation of the minutes of the meeting. Each academic year a general meeting is convened to discuss and chalk out programmes under the aegis of the cell and an action plan is prepared.
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Every resolution passed by the cell is recorded at the meeting and read out by the coordinator at the meeting itself.
RECORD KEEPING:
The student co-ordinator of the cell maintains all the minutes and other relevant documents related to the functioning of the cell and makes these available to authorities concerned for inspection.
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6.3 Faculty Empowerment Strategies 6.3.1 The institution has effective welfare measures for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
Outright support and guidance have been rendered by the institution and management to faculty members for fulfilling their personal and academic requirements. Institution prides welfare measures both for teachers and non teaching staffs.
Duty leaves are granted for attending officially sanctioned seminars and workshops Financial assistance is given for the faculty members who attend international conferences The institution grants maternity and paternity leave for the eligible members of the staff The institution runs a co-operative society which supplies books and stationery items at rates lower than the market rates through its Cooperative Store. A recreation room is available in the institution for the members of the staff where they can spend their leisure time. Parking facility for staff’s vehicles is arranged in the campus Internet facility is offered by the institution If any staff is in need of any financial support from banks to buy house and vehicles, necessary arrangements will be provided by the college.
To facilitate the social interaction and to cater the welfare needs of the staff, a Staff Club is formed in the institution. All the staff including teaching and non-teaching are the member of Staff Club. It acts as the coordinating body to facilitate and to protect the common interests of the staff. Staff Club is presided by the Head of the Institution and one faculty member will be the Secretary and a member of the administrative staff will be the treasurer. The office bearers and executive committee members are elected in the annual general body meeting of the club . Staff club ensures the welfare of all staff in the institution and maintains a welfare fund in order to meet the requirements of the members.
The staff club,
Ensures financial assistance and participation in the major events like weddings, house warming etc. of the members
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Provides financial assistance for the medical treatment of staff and their family members. Conducts staff games for enhancing the physical and mental strength of the members. Maintains a “Staff Chitti” for meeting the urgent needs of the staff Celebrates all type of festivals like Christmas, Onam, Bakrid etc irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Organizes family get together. Appreciates and honours those who achieve academic excellence Undertakes charity works; collecting an amount of money from the salary of staff and records it as welfare fund for charity works. Occasionally arrange parties to celebrate the special days/moments and it enhances the social interaction between faculty members.
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6.3.2 Average percentage of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences/workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies during the last five years
Response: 21.37
6.3.2.1 Number of teachers provided with financial support to attend conferences / workshops and towards membership fee of professional bodies year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
7 6 5 9 5
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6.3.3 Average number of professional development /administrative training programs organized by the institution for teaching and non teaching staff during the last five years
Response: 2.4
6.3.3.1 Total number of professional development / administrative training programs organized by the Institution for teaching and non teaching staff year-wise during the last five years
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2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
4 2 1 3 2
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6.3.4 Average percentage of teachers attending professional development programs viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Program during the last five years
Response: 32.96
6.3.4.1 Total number of teachers attending professional development programs, viz., Orientation Program, Refresher Course, Short Term Course, Faculty Development Programs year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
4 16 8 11 10
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6.3.5 Institution has Performance Appraisal System for teaching and non-teaching staff
Response:
The institution holds an effective appraisal system for rating the performance of both teachers and non- teaching staff. The appraisal system has been developed since the beginning of the college. The system aims to rate and analyze the performance of faculty members and non-teaching staff and also further enhancement can be done on the basis of the appraisal system implemented.
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FEEDBACK SYSTEM- In the nascent years of the institution, the college practiced a manual system for evaluating faculty members and non-teaching staff, in which Principal of the college collected the filled in questionnaires from students by the end of each academic year. It was compiled and consolidated by the Principal and handed over to the faculty members.
As an IQAC initiative, an Online Feedback System has been implemented in 2017 for making the analysis and communication of the result to the faculty members easier, meticulous and confidential. The purpose of Online Feedback System is to automate the existing manual system and override the problems prevailing in it. It can also reduce the strenuous work of physically examining the feedback pages of each and every student. Moreover it provides internet access to each student of the institution and it is easy to manage the system. Provisions are also made for registering students’ remarks and comments on the performance of teachers and non-teaching staff. Then the students are asked to mail the filled in proforma to Head of the Institution. After the verification of the responses sent by students , Principal generates the reports and sends them along with the students’ feedback to respective teachers retaining the confidentiality throughout the process.
Academic Performance Indicator: To maintain the quality standards in higher education, API has been introduced by UGC in 2010. API is a quantitative approach to measure the quality of teaching staff. The API was introduced in HEIs as an attempt to verify teachers’ selection and their promotions according to their academic performances. API maintain the standards in the higher education through a self-appraisal prepared by the teacher . It helps to review the strength and flaws of a teacher , thereby allows one to look honestly into oneself. As it is a process of self-evaluation and self-competence, it imparts quality in teaching learning process. Based on the self-appraisal prepared by teachers, academic performance indicators are proposed in recruitments and promotion of teachers. The three categories which determine the API score are:
Category 1 - Teaching, learning, and evaluation related activities
Category 2 – Co-curricular, extension and professional development related activities
Category 3 – Research and academic contributions.
The self-assessment score will be based on these three criteria and the score obtained will be submitted to the university through a screening committee. The number of teachers of the institution who got promoted to Assistant Professor Stage ll through API is thirteen. So recurrent initiatives including API taken by the institution definitely helps in increasing the quality culture of teaching learning process and the administrative performance of our institution.
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6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization 6.4.1 Institution conducts internal and external financial audits regularly
Response:
The college receives funds for its proper functioning from various sources like the Management, PTA, Alumni and the State and Central Governments.
Planning and Development Cell
The Planning and Development Cell of the college is responsible for monitoring the proper utilization of these funds, especially in infrastructure. This committee meets in the beginning of every academic year and discusses the infrastructural issues faced by the college. The committee takes initiatives to find out the sources of funds and prepares proposals in advance and will be send to concerned authority. A budget will be prepared for the infrastructural development and the same will be submitted to management for approval. The college is having a proper auditing mechanism for effective utilisation of financial resources. A two tier auditing system functions in the campus.
Internal Audit Mechanism
The audit of accounts of management funds will be done internally by a team of three members constituted by the management. The team is lead by Prof Pakkrutty, Rtd Principal, expert in accounting of Management funds. This team audits the management accounts immediately after the completion of an academic year and they finish the auditing before 30th April of every year. The PTA fund auditing will be done by a committee constituted by the PTA. A chartered accountant audits and certifies PTA funds and will be placed in the general body meeting of PTA and gets its approved. Any clarifications and/or objections will be addressed immediately.
Mechanism for Documentation
The funds received from the UGC are properly utilized, and timely Utilization Certificates along with the audited accounts prepared by a Chartered Accountant are sent to the UGC. All the utilization and other related documents are kept with the head accountant in the college office and made available for public auditing.
External Audit Committe
The external Government auditor is appointed by the Department of Collegiate Education, the Accountant General’s Office and Local Fund Office. So far two sets of external audit was carried out in the college
1.External audit was conducted in April 2013 in which documents from 2005 – 07 were scrutinized. 2. The next set of external audit was conducted in December 2018 in which documents from 2007 to 2018 were scrutinized.
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6.4.2 Funds / Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, Philanthropists during the last five years (not covered in Criterion III) (INR in Lakhs)
Response: 17
6.4.2.1 Total Grants received from non-government bodies, individuals, philanthropists year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
6 0 2 4 5
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6.4.3 Institutional strategies for mobilisation of funds and the optimal utilisation of resources
Response:
The institution has clear, well defined and systematic strategies to ensure the ideal utilisation of available resources. It holds a well-co-ordinated approach to optimal utilisation of fund and resources. A Committee for Planning and Development is functioning with Mr Shemeer Babu, Asst. Professor, as the coordinator. All the strategies regarding the resource allocation and its optimal utilization and decisions concerning the same are taken by the committee. As the institution does not receive any capitation for appointments and admissions, the Management has to depend on other reliable resources for the development. Since the college belongs to the aided category, the State Government grants salary for the teachers and non- teachers.
Government Funded Schemes
The College receives fund from the State Government for the special programmes like Additional Skill Acquisition Programme, Walk With a Scholar, Scholar Support Programme, Centre for Continuing Education Kerala, BhoomithraSena, Paaristhithikam, ED Club, Tourism Club and it is utilised for the same purpose in the best possible way
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Contributions from Philanthrophers .
The College also accepts voluntary contributions from well-wishers and philanthropists for the development of college.
UGC Fund Utilisation Mechanism
Another fund received by the college is the General Development Fund (GDA) from UGC and it is managed by the Head of the Institution and UGC Planning and Development Committee for General Development Assistance. The members of the committee are the Head of the Institution as the Chairman ,Heads of the Departments , senior teachers, Librarian and Junior Superintend . After a systematic analysis and discussion of the members, this fund is used for purchasing books, necessary equipments like computers and printers to the Departments and the general development of the institution. Apart from GDA , the UGC has also developed fund for establishing IQAC.The fund is used for purchasing office equipment ,Clerical and secretarial charges , contingencies and the Honorarium for the Coordinator. UGC also funds for undertaking Minor Research Projects by the faculty and conducting Seminars and Workshops by the departments.
PTA Fund Utilisation Mechanism
The PTA fund , is used for enhancing student amenities like water cooler, napkin vending machine, incinerator and basic furniture. This fund is also used for giving financial assistance to the needy students. The Alumni Association of the college plays a remarkable role in raising funds for the college and there is separate bank account for receiving donations from the Alumni. The optimal utilization of this fund is done through awarding scholarships to deserved students of the college. Moreover some, basic amenities like Generator, LCD projector, etc., are contributed by the Alumni as per the decisions taken in their meeting.
Financial assistance from philanthropists has been received and utilised for the construction of buildings, smart class rooms and the beautification of the campus along with the fund from the Management. University grants fund for meeting the expenses of conducting examinations and is utilised effectively for the same purpose. Thus the institution ensures that effective strategies are in place for the mobilisation and optimal utilization of funds.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System 6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) has contributed significantly for institutionalizing the quality assurance strategies and processes
Response:
Quality assurance is a holistic approach which covers all the processes in a college, both academic and non academic, to ensure the overall development of students. IQAC plays a significant role in framing policies and measures to institutionalize quality sustenance initiatives in the college with the support of the Management and the Principal. Amal College has an efficient IQAC which comprises the Principal, faculty members, non teaching staff representative, external experts, industry person, Alumni representative,
Page 84/113 06-04-2019 12:05:44 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES student representative and members from local community. IQAC regularly monitors teaching learning process in the College and takes necessary steps for implementing innovative teaching methods. To ensure the quality, new practices like teachers’ companion, students’ database, feedback system, Remedial coaching, mentor mentee tutorials, etc., were introduced. Examples of two strategies successfully implemented to ensure quality are
1.Faculty Enrichment Series (Series 1: Faculty seminars and Series 2: Working Papers Release )
IQAC initiated a faculty enrichment series and introduced faculty seminar in 2014 as its first venture in which faculty members of the College will present a paper in an open forum where teachers and students from different departments will participate. A schedule is prepared by IQAC and this knowledge exchange platform works as an innovative mode of professional upliftment. Each year one faculty seminar is conducted. Second initiative under faculty enrichment series is Release of working papers in 2014 and 2016. Two booklets of 5 working papers are compiled and released .
1.MTA- Meet the Alumni
All the Departments organize programmes on sensitizing students about the importance of education and how a planned future is to be sort out. This is done through the interaction of the successful alumni with the students. Since ours is a college with 13 years of history, our alumni are still in the growing stage. However, meetings and interactions with these alumni are a real motivating factor for the students and the Department.
IQAC promotes professional development initiatives by the college that include conducting training programmes for teachers and non-teaching staff, Research Promotion Council, promoting participation of teachers in seminars and conferences, compilation of the Abstracts of Research Projects etc. IQAC ensures the quality culture in the college by sensitizing different stakeholders like the Alumni, parents, the Management, students and teachers on different aspects of growth and development.
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6.5.2 The institution reviews its teaching learning process, structures & methodologies of operations and learning outcomes at periodic intervals through IQAC set up as per norms
Response:
The IQAC is in charge of conducting the result analyses of all batches of the college and in providing an assessment of the Programme Outcomes to the departments. To review the teaching learning process, IQAC has implemented several initiatives like Academic audit, Parents meeting, Result analysis, Project
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Feedback system
There is a well structured and systematic student feedback system promoted by IQAC to analyse the effectiveness of the teaching learning process. Till 2015 the feedback on teachers was carried out manually by distributing questionnaires to students and filled in questionnaires are collected. Principal scrutinizes the filled in questionnaires and the same is returned to teachers concerned. In 2017, a new online system of feedback was introduced with a teacher in charge of compiling and analyzing the data. Students give their feedback online which only the Principal will have access to viewing. The final feedback report is generated and mailed to respective teachers by Principal, thus making the details of the students who offered feedback anonymous and confidential . This is carried out every semester for all courses
Academic Administrative Audit
Every year since 2015-16, an academic audit is conducted in the College to review its teaching learning process. The audit is carried out by an external body. In the year 2013 and 2014 the audit has been done by the external auditing body DISHA, Nilambur. During last three years auditing is done by Prof Dharmandhikari , Retd Principal and Educationist, Pune . After the completion of the audit, the audit report and comments are submitted to the College IQAC which in turn hands it over to the respective Departments to take necessary measures for improvement, if any.
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6.5.3 Average number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality culture per year
Response: 8.2
6.5.3.1 Number of quality initiatives by IQAC for promoting quality year-wise for the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
13 10 09 07 02
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6.5.4 Quality assurance initiatives of the institution include:
1.Regular meeting of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC); timely submission of Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) to NAAC; Feedback collected, analysed and used for improvements 2.Academic Administrative Audit (AAA) and initiation of follow up action 3.Participation in NIRF 4.ISO Certification 5.NBA or any other quality audit
A. Any 4 of the above
B. Any 3 of the above
C. Any 2 of the above
D. Any 1 of the above
Response: B. Any 3 of the above
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6.5.5 Incremental improvements made during the preceding five years (in case of first cycle) Post accreditation quality initiatives (second and subsequent cycles)
Response:
The College has undergone remarkable progress over last five years inspite of the fact that it is in the first cycle of its accreditation. IQAC contributes significantly towards the developments of the college. The major spheres of activities which witnessed incremental progress during last five years are:
Developments in Teaching Learning Process
A paradigm shift was made in the methodology of teaching from traditional chalk and talk method to new innovative and ICT enabled methods of teaching. As per the guidance from IQAC, teachers are engaged with Google class rooms, audio video tutorials, role plays etc .Certificate courses like Tally ERP9, Diploma in computerized accounting , Deen Dayal Upadhay Gramin Koushalya Yojana were successfully implemented and is functioning well. New programmes BA Economics, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc Psychology were started in the college in 2013 and courses are updated frequently by the University and the proposals for starting new UG and PG programmes duly recommended by the
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University have been submitted to the Department of Higher Education , Govt. of Kerala and they are under process. Best project award and the Compilation of the Project Abstracts by all departments are done from 2015 onwards as an IQAC initiative. IQAC encouraged teachers to undertake research projects and 6 teachers successfully completed the Minor Research Projects sanctioned by UGC. Apart from these major initiatives, Faculty seminars, Table Talks, Readers Forum, Remedial Coaching, NET Coaching( MA English), Peer learning circles, Meet the Industry Person etc are also successfully carried out in the campus during the last five years.
Students Support Programmes
Next main area concentrated by IQAC for making improvements were student support programmes to equip them to think independently and to make them more responsible and socially committed citizens. The programmes initiated during last five years include
Personal Counseling (Psychology Department) Mentor Mentee Tutorial (every Tuesday) Started Incubation Cell in 2015 and IPR cell in 2016 Started Government funded programmes like ASAP, SSP, WWS
Office Administration
Several notable developments are made in college office during the last five years which cater to the changing needs of student community. The incremental improvements are,
Feedback system for NTS in 2015 Admission process shifted to online system under Centralised Admission Process of the University of Calicut in 2015 Office automation in 2018
Infrastructure facilities
As per the suggestions of IQAC, some major developments are made in the infrastructure of the college to facilitate the needs of students in general and Divyagjan in specific:
A new bathroom block was constructed for boys Renovated existing rest room for girls in 2017-18 Yoga and Fitness Center in 2015 Set up amenities for the Differently abled students that include ramp facility , special bathrooms, Braile software in 2017-18
Library and Research Promotion
Research promotion council was formed in 2016 to encourage teachers and students to pursue research, present papers , publish research articles ,deliver extension and invited lectures etc. Two peer reviewed research Journals under the Departments of Commerce and Management and Economics are published by the college.
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Criterion 7 - Institutional Values and Best Practices
7.1 Institutional Values and Social Responsibilities 7.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution during the last five years
Response: 25
7.1.1.1 Number of gender equity promotion programs organized by the institution year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
4 14 3 3 1
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7.1.2
1.Institution shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities such as: 1.Safety and Security 2.Counselling 3.Common Room
Response:
The College shows gender sensitivity in providing facilities to male and female students. Several infrastructural facilities are available in the campus in this regard. Though we encourage both boys and girls to jointly take part in all the programmes of the College, there are certain areas which are specially taken care to create gender sensitivity among students.
There are separate toilets for boys and girls. Girls have separate rest room with prayer facility. Incinerators are installed near the washroom. Girl students are taken special care by teachers and lady staff during their menstrual period. Accommodation facility to girls and boys are provided in the Orphanage run hostel near the campus which is under the Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee which is the parental organization that run the college. Department of Physical Education promotes both boys and girls to participate in all sports events. Girls’ participation is ensured and the college has special team for girls in kabbadi, base ball, soft ball and bandminton. The Girls’ Kabidi team was formed in the year 2015-16. The College fitness center is open on all days for girls and boys. Major activities organised for the security and safety of girls are
Page 89/113 06-04-2019 12:05:46 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES a. Training sessions in Self defense . b. Launching the Mobile app ‘SHEATH’. c.Conducting Work shop on “CYBER CRIME AGAINST WOMEN”. d. Holding Legal awareness classes.
Women Development Cell
The College has a very actively functioning Women Development Cell (WDC) which has conducted 8 programmes on gender sensitivity. Girl students are encouraged to actively participate in arts and cultural activities. Special Yoga classes are given exclusively to girl students.
Personal Counseling Center: HOPE
Under the aegis of Department of Psychology the college has been running a personal counseling cell named “HOPE” since 16th October 2015. The cell deals with issues faced by students and counsels them on regular basis. The cell helps the students to make decisions, cope with crises, improves relationships and developmental issues, promotes and develops personal awareness about emotions, feelings, thoughts and conflicts. The cell also deals with the problems with physically challenged students and girl students.
Department Mentoring Wing
The Department of Commerce and Management Studies also runs a Department Mentoring cell to address the issues of the students of the Department from June 2015 onwards.
Statutory Cells
Apart from this, the College has active cells such as the Anti Ragging Committee, Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee, Grievance Redressal Forums with teacher coordinators to address the complaints and grievances of both boys and girls. All the complaints registered are properly documented and action taken within a maximum of one week.
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee of the college monitors the students, especially boys, and takes necessary steps to sensitize them on issues related to smoking, alchohol and drug abuse. An entry level surey was conducted under the agies of Ethics Committee. Under the banner Ethics committee both boys and girls of each department meet once (OPEN FORUM) in each term to discuss elements of common life.
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7.1.3 Alternate Energy initiatives such as:
1.Percentage of annual power requirement of the Institution met by the renewable energy sources
Response: 25
7.1.3.1 Annual power requirement met by the renewable energy sources (in KWH)
Response: 5
7.1.3.2 Total annual power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 20
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7.1.4 Percentage of annual lighting power requirements met through LED bulbs
Response: 46.5
7.1.4.1 Annual lighting power requirement met through LED bulbs (in KWH)
Response: 1.53
7.1.4.2 Annual lighting power requirement (in KWH)
Response: 3.29
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7.1.5 Waste Management steps including: • Solid waste management • Liquid waste management • E-waste management
Response:
Solid waste management
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Initially the College had constructed two waste pits for depositing solid wastes including food wastes. As this proved futile in the long run, the College initiated a tie up with the 'Clean Chaliyar Mission’ of Chaliyar Grama Panchayath in 2017 by which volunteers would collect the solid waste from the College campus regularly. Solid wastes thus collected were later treated and recycled in the waste treatment plants of the Panchayath. The process had to be discontinued due to technical impracticability. At present, the college infallibly manages solid wastes by the waste sorting mechanism, having installed 3 large bins separately for depositing bio-degradable, recyclable and plastic wastes. The biodegradable wastes are later deposited in the bio gas plant from which bio gas fuel is consumed by the Orphanage and the Canteen Kitchens. The Plastic wastes collected through the sorting process are sent to the Panchayat waste processing unit.
Liquid waste management
Situated in a rural environment, the College faces no challenges regarding the management of liquid wastes. Two liquid waste pits have been constructed in the campus into which the waste water drains in, helping the water to percolate into the earth and thereby retaining the water table levels in the area.
E-Waste Management: Amal College of Advanced Studies is a green campus and it ensures that e wastes in the campus are zero. College has a tie up with the e-waste collection and recycling unit MOIS Computers at Janathapadi, Nilambur. Moreover exchange systems such as replacing of old printer drums with new ones from the vendors themselves are followed as far as possible.
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7.1.6 Rain water harvesting structures and utilization in the campus
Response:
RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM
The College has constructed rainwater harvesting system in the campus .Rain water from the C and D blocks are channeled into separate tanks with purifying system. And the filtered water is used in the C Block. The rainwater harvesting system of the College comprises components of various stages - transporting rainwater through pipes, filtration, and storage in tanks for reuse and recharge. The components of a rainwater harvesting system involved in the college are illustrated here
The catchment of the water harvesting system of the college is the surface which directly receives the rainfall and provides water to the system. Channels all around the edge of a sloping roof is set to collect and transport rainwater to the storage tank. Channels are supported so that they do not sag or fall off when
Page 92/113 06-04-2019 12:05:48 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES loaded with water. The pipelines carry rainwater from the catchment to the harvesting system. A filtering process is set at the top of the tank. The filter is used to remove suspended pollutants from rainwater collected over roof. The filter unit is a chamber filled with filtering media such as fiber, coarse sand and gravel layers to remove debris and dirt from water before it enters the storage tank.
Benefits to College
1. Easy to Maintain
First and foremost, the collection offers a better and efficient utilisation of energy resource. It is important because potable water is usually not renewable, thus reducing wastage. The systems used for water collection is based on simple techniques that are very easy to maintain. The overall expenses used in setting up harvesting methods are much cheaper compared to other purifying or pumping means. Also, its maintenance is feasible on the economic front as it does not require deep pockets.
2. Reducing Water Bills
Water that has been stored from harvesting water can be used for several non-drinking purposes. It will immediately reduce electricity bills.
3. Reduce demand on Ground Water
Another important advantage is that it reduces demand for potable water.
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7.1.7 Green Practices • Students, staff using a) Bicycles b) Public Transport c) Pedestrian friendly roads • Plastic-free campus • Paperless office • Green landscaping with trees and plants
Response:
Bicycles: The College promotes the use of bicycles for conveyance by providing bicycle friendly paths in the campus and appreciate the students who come to the college by bicycle. We motivate the nearby students to come by bicycle. Public Transport: Most of the students of the college come by public transportation. Apart from this, the College Students’ Union provides a special bus service in the morning and evening for the students and staff of the college. Pedestrian friendly roads: The College has pedestrian friendly roads and footpaths inside the
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campus, connecting every buildings and Departments Plastic-free campus: The campus has been declared as a plastic-free campus and we have a green protocol followed in this regard. The students and staff are not allowed to use any kind of plastic materials in the campus. Plastic materials, if any, are segregated using the waste sorting mechanism implemented in the campus, which is then sent to the Panchayat waste processing unit. Bhoomithra sena contributed 150 steel glasses to avoid use of plastic glasses for common functions.
Paperless office: The office is partially declared as ‘paperless office’ as part of the Office Auotomation which was implemented in the year 2018. Most of the communication to staff and students are made through digital methods. Any general information for the students is announced through the public address system.
Green landscaping with trees and plants: The College is constructed on an eco-friendly basis. The landscape is protected and kept free in its natural way. The campus is surrounded by lush green landscape abundant with trees and plants. Car-pooling: The institution promotes car-pooling which immensely helps in the reduction of emission of hazardous gases that negatively affect the environment.
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7.1.8 Average percentage expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component during the last five years
Response: 1.15
7.1.8.1 Total expenditure on green initiatives and waste management excluding salary component year- wise during the last five years(INR in Lakhs)
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2.32 0.41 0.36 0.11 .11
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7.1.9 Differently abled (Divyangjan) Friendliness Resources available in the institution:
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1.Physical facilities 2.Provision for lift 3.Ramp / Rails 4.Braille Software/facilities 5.Rest Rooms 6.Scribes for examination 7.Special skill development for differently abled students 8.Any other similar facility (Specify)
A. 7 and more of the above
B. At least 6 of the above
C. At least 4 of the above
D. At least 2 of the above
Response: C. At least 4 of the above
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7.1.10 Number of Specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages during the last five years
Response: 11
7.1.10.1 Number of specific initiatives to address locational advantages and disadvantages year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
3 3 3 1 1
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7.1.11 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community during the last five years (Not addressed elsewhere)
Response: 11
7.1.11.1 Number of initiatives taken to engage with and contribute to local community year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
4 3 2 1 1
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7.1.12 Code of conduct handbook exists for students, teachers, governing body, administration including Vice Chancellor / Director / Principal /Officials and support staff
Response: Yes
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7.1.13 Display of core values in the institution and on its website
Response: Yes
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7.1.14 The institution plans and organizes appropriate activities to increase consciousness about national identities and symbols; Fundamental Duties and Rights of Indian citizens and other constitutional obligations
Response: Yes
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7.1.15 The institution offers a course on Human Values and professional ethics
Response: Yes
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7.1.16 The institution functioning is as per professional code of prescribed / suggested by statutory bodies / regulatory authorities for different professions
Response: Yes
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7.1.17 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties during the last five years
Response: 33
7.1.17.1 Number of activities conducted for promotion of universal values (Truth, Righteous conduct, Love, Non-Violence and peace); national values, human values, national integration, communal harmony and social cohesion as well as for observance of fundamental duties year-wise during the last five years
2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
14 6 6 4 3
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7.1.18 Institution organizes national festivals and birth / death anniversaries of the great Indian personalities
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
Amal College of Advanced Studies celebrates Independence Day every year with great national spirit and patriotic fervour.. All teachers and students gather on the play ground and the Principal hoists the National Flag after which the Independence Day message is delivered. Sweets are distributed on the same day and the competitions such as Independence Day Quiz and patriotic song competitions are organized in commemoration of those who strove and sacrificed their lives for the Nation.
TEACHER’S DAY
In memory of Dr. Radhakrishnan, the great scholar, philosopher and teacher of modern India, Amal College of Advanced Studies celebrates Teacher’s Day and conducts various cultural programmes in the campus. Sweets are distributed and students take initiative in cleaning and organizing teachers’ shelf and the staff rooms. The celebrations usually conclude with a ‘thank you’ note distributed by student representatives, honouring their teachers.
GANDHI JAYANTHI OBSERVATION
Gandhi Jayanthi, the birth anniversary of the Father of our Nation is celebrated at Amal College of Advanced Studies with enthusiasm and gaiety. . In connection with the day ,Amal College NSS volunteers clean the campus and surroundings. Every year, Gandhi Jayanthi is observed by pledging a new oath to serve the society and stand for non-violence and peace. Quiz programmes and debates are organised by clubs and various Departments as part of Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.
CHILDREN’S DAY
The Children day celebration of Amal college NSS unit in the year 2013 was one of a kind in the in the chronicle of the college. The celebrations were held at the ‘Buds School for the Hearing Impaired’, Vallappuzha in Nilambur Municipality. Mr. P V Anwar M.L.A inaugurated the function and Mrs. Suhara Beevi, Head Mistress of Buds School chaired . NSS volunteers presented cakes, sweets and colourful gifts to all students of the school. The volunteers performed various cultural programmes like dancing and singing with the inmates and also played different games, etching unforgettable moments in the hearts of the children. Students spent the whole day in the school and made the children happy and cheerful. Another remarkable activity as part of Children’s Day conducted was “NSS KALIPATTA KOTTA” to the kids of the orphanage. It contained various toys and games equipments bought by NSS volunteers by collecting money and materials from the campus and distributed to the children.
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REPUBLIC DAY
Republic day, the 26th of January, is a gala day for every Indian and Amal College of Advanced Studies is no exception in celebrating the day with great national spirit and enthusiasm. The National Flag is hoisted by the Head of the institution, after which the Principal delivers the key note address on the values enshrined in the constitution and historic evolution of India as a republic.
TRIBUTE TO GREAT PERSONALITIES
Department wise programmes are also organised in memory of great personalities. Quiz club of the college organises quiz competitions for the students in memory of great personalities.
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7.1.19 The institution maintains complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and auxiliary functions
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The following efforts are undertaken by the College to maintain complete transparency in its financial, academic, administrative and auxiliary functions:
Transparency in Financial Functions:
Constitution of Planning Board/ Committee for Planning and Development to supervise the utilisation of UGC Funds as per UGC guidelines. Financial auditing is done regularly by external agencies like Charter Accountants. Separate accounts are maintained for various bodies like PTA, Scholarship, UGC , NSS , Caution Deposit collected from Students , Special Fee , State Govt initiatives like ASAP, WWS, SSP and the fund from the Management. Period financial auditing is also undertaken by Auditing Wing of the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Govt.of Kerala.
Transparency in Academic Functions:
The results of the semester examinations are published in the website of University of Calicut. The internal marks of the students are prepared based on their performance in academic activities and the different criteria stipulated by the Board of Studies in the University concerned . The internal marks are published in the notice board of each department by which the students can check their marks and bring to the attention of the Grievance Cell if there is any discrepancy. The attendance of the students is maintained in each department. The faculty member in charge of attendance in each department publishes the attendance percentage before each semester
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examination.
Transparency in Administrative Functions:
The institution is working as per the Acts, statutes and ordinances of University of Calicut , the affiliating university and the directives from the Directorate of Collegiate Education ,Govt of Kerala. Admission to various UG and PG programmes of the institution is done through Calicut University Common Admission Procedure. The University allocates students to various departments based upon their marks in the qualifying examination to general merit quota and various reservation categories from which the students are then admitted to various Programmes of study by the College The College answers to the queries of the public/individual through the Right to Information Act (RTI) for which the College has a Public Information Officer, whose name and contact details are displayed in the College Campus as well as in the College website. Presently Ad Abu Siqik, Part Time Law Lecturer is the Public Information Officer. The infrastructural construction activities of the institution and other general purchasing is done by inviting public tender which will be published in the College website and newspapers.
Transparency in Auxiliary Functions
Auxiliary functions like conducting of workshops, training programmes, seminars, FDPs, conferences, invited lectures, etc, are conducted in adherence to the following modus operandi.
Proposal to the Principal by the department concerned Financial approval by Management or administration Conduct of the programme Submission of the accounts Submission of the report Verification and recording of the relevant documents and publication in the website.
The complete record of the entire process is made available in the department concerned. Complete transparency is ensured through these procedures.
7.2 Best Practices 7.2.1 Describe at least two institutional best practices (as per NAAC Format)
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BEST PRACTICE 1
1. Title of the Practice
UJJEEVANAM - A Comprehensive Tribal Development Project for Palakkayam Colony
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2. Objectives of the Practice
Ujjeevanam is a tribal upliftment initiative of Amal College to support and serve a tribal colony nearby the College. As a higher education institution in the locality the college has to perform lot of things to hold up the needy. The Malayalam word “UJJEEVANAM” means "elevate" which means to lift or move to a higher position.
The Three Major Objectives of Ujjeevanam
Education
To empower children, women; and youth to ensure education.
Employability
To train the people to enhance employability skills and technological skills.
Emotional Support
To provide human support to the tribal people when challenges arise.
3. The Context
As per the UNDP Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the priority is to eradicate poverty in the World. While the number of people living in extreme poverty dropped by more than half between 1990 and 2015 – from 1.9 billion to 836 million – too many are still struggling for the most basic human needs. UJJEEVANAM is a conceited and prominent program of Amal College, which support and serve the Tribal community. The college is delimited with many tribal colonies with very basic facilities, and the members are not educated to hack it with present social situations. Lack of proper living facility, educational facility and unhealthy living conditions are the major challenges faced by Palakkayam colony. Exactly as the name of the scheme, our aim is to elevate the tribal community especially inhabitants of Palakkayam colony which is the nearest tribal colony to our college.
4. The Practice
As part of the initiative, in 2014 student volunteers and teachers visited two tribal colonies. One is in Chaliyar Gram Panchayat and the other one is in Karulai Gram Panchayat. Students were shocked at the poverty, illiteracy, infant mortality and unemployment of the inhabitants of the colony. Since the Palakkayam colony is in close proximity with the college, it was decided to adopt the village and regular interactions and interpretations followed from 2014 onwards.
College council held on 4/07/2014 passed the decision of implementing this best practice. A team of interested volunteers from all programmes is asked to register to this scheme. There is an organizing committee with teacher coordinator to monitor the activities. Three-folded objective of the practice is performed through various activities:
Educational Support
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From a survey conducted by volunteers of Ujeevanam scheme, it was identified that there are many children in Palakkayam colony who are reluctant to join school. Even if they join school very soon they will be drop outs. This was the most important issue to be solved. We associated with a tribal school teacher Ms Kalyani and started doing activities to change the attitude of inhabitants towards education. During the last five years SIX major initiatives were undertaken to provide educational support.
1.EDUCATIONAL SENSITISATION CAMPAIGN 2.FINDING THE DROP OUTS 3.10TH EQUIVALENCY WRITING SCHEME 4.PUSTHAKAVANDI ( MOBILE LIBRARY) 5.TEACH ONE INITIATIVE 6.GUEST TALKS IN TRIBAL SCHOOLS
Employability Enhancement Support
Unawareness and lack of technical knowhow is the main challenge faced by colony inmates to come out of their shell. Skill oriented activities were conducted for colony inmates which motivates them to take up new employment opportunities . 7 major initiatives are undertaken in this regard.
1.UMBRELLA MAKING AND ARTIFICIAL JEWELLERY MAKING 2.DIGITAL BANKING 3.MARKETING OF TRIBAL PRODUCTS 4.OORUKOOTAM BHAKSYAMELA ( TRIBAL FOODFEST ) 5.AUTO DRIVING CLASS 6.TRAINING SESSION ON COOKING 7.E- LITERACY CAMPAIGN
Emotional Support
One of the major challenge faced by us in promoting tribals was their habit of showing reluctance towards all new things. The basic life style and attitude of tribals is entirely different from other communities. We can make changes in them only by making them emotionally stable and independent . The major highlights are
1.AWARENESS CAMPAIGN – HYGIENE CLASS TRAINING 2.CROSS SUBSIDY- INSURANCE COVERAGE SCHEME 3.PERSONAL COUNSELING – HOPE 4.CULTURAL EVE WITH TRIBES
5. Evidence of Success
This development scheme has got its uniqueness in higher education scenario. Students are given training and support to organize socially committed programmes . It’s a unique opportunity of students to improve their extra curricular skills as the main agenda of higher education is the overall development of the
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20 beneficiaries from Pallkkayam ST colony are on their way to the literacy 6 students doing graduate degree Enrolment to mobile library by tribal students has increased over the years. 100% insurance coverage 10 tribes benefitted from driving class Presently a student from the colony is doing his final year degree in our college Participatory rural appraisal system is adopted Introduction of a talking pen to script literacy revolution in tribals Ms Sheeba from Anakolli tribal colony completed Bcom degree from our college .
Apart from this, students of our college have taken this initiative as their own and actively take part in this mission The practice has helped in improving the overall development of our students.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The most important challenge encountered in this regard was transportation problem to tribal colonies. As part of mobile library students have to go in jeep through trucking roads to reach Palakkayam colony. But due to the beauty of nature students enjoyed this journey. Non cooperation from the part of tribals to accept the change is yet another problem faced by us. They will cooperate and interact only with persons who are familiar to them. So in the early stages there was a problem in communication with them. But now as we are regular visitors of the colony things have changed.
7. Notes (Optional)
Since Nilambur is a backward area with lots of tribal colonies, the best practice suits the requirements of the locality. Social empowerment initiatives taken by our management is also a motivational factor behind introducing this scheme. Moreover in this era of competition students should be equipped in all ways to deliver the best to society.
BEST PRACTICE 2
Title of the Practice
Learn Earn Serve – An initiative for Experiential Learning
Objectives of the Practice
The college has introduced an innovative earn while learn initiative named Learn Earn & Serve in the academic year 2015-16. This is an academic - industry interface programme to enhance the knowledge level of students through experimental learning. This is a comprehensive programme for the overall development of the students. The specific objectives of the practice include
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Promote the habit of earn while learn among students Create a sense of responsibility and service attitude among the teenagers Experience the practical lessons of human resource management Practice accounting, banking and financial management with real life transactions
The Context
The present system of higher education envisages more on imparting theory based knowledge rather than providing practical exposure. Students gain knowledge from theory papers but very often they don’t get chance to learn from experience. Higher education institutions and regulatory bodies like UGC specify the relevance of conducting participative and experimental learning methods by which student can learn while doing. There comes the relevance of our best practice “Learn Earn and Serve”. As majority of students in our college are from rural background this new practice of learn earn and serve will help them to earn while learn. The structure of the practice is framed in such way to inculcate a sense of social consciousness among students. Hence the practice is having three fold effects. It addresses the changing attitude of new generation students towards work, responsibility and social service.
The Practice
Recent reports on India’s higher education emphasized the need for employability of graduating students from the college. It is quite true that fresh graduates coming out of the colleges are not straightaway employable in the present jobs offered in the corporate sector. It is because of the loose relationship between academics and industry. There is an urgent need to strengthen the linkage between industry and academy. Similarly the gross enrolment ratio of rural villages of our country is significantly lower than the national average. The fundamental reason for the drop out of students from higher education can be directly attributed to poor financial background of the rural and village people. Keeping this unique need of the country in mind, the college has perceived it in a wider perspective and shaped its best practice to include three broader aspects such as learn, earn and serve in the programme.
The scheme was introduced in 2015-16 through the college council held on 25.05.2015. Mr. Hafees V K from the Departmnet of Tourism and Hotel Management and Mr Abbas Vattoli from the Department of Commerce and Management were identified as teacher coordinators for the programme. The teacher coordinators have the responsibility to arrange professional training and certification to the interested students.
Selected students will be given two day intensive training in catering and event management. Identity cards will be issued to the students who successfully complete the training.
Hoteliers, Event Managers and Caters contact the coordinators for availing the service of our trained professionals for catering and event management work. A consolidated amount will be charged from the clients. The remuneration for the students will be immediately paid to the concerned students and surplus fund will be deposited in the social welfare fund maintained for this purpose.
The college has taken up various social projects including house construction, house repairs, kidney patients assistance, cancer patient treatments etc out of this fund. Three major activities
Professional Training to students Supply and Management of service volunteers
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Funding social responsibility projects
The practice is unique in terms of the professional training facility and competent resource persons which are available in house and at free of cost. The college was able to design and deliver training programmes which are according to the latest trends in the industry. And the practice beautifully combines three major goals of education such as learn, earn and serve.
Evidence of Success
The number of students joined in the scheme has shown a slow but steady increase over the last four years. It indicates the positive result that the scheme has delivered to its beneficiaries. The beneficiaries of this scheme have opened up their minds before their teachers regarding the financial support that they have enjoyed out of this programme. The most noted point here is that none of the participants had a feeling like working rather they felt like play with their friends. On this aspect the scheme was fully successful for assisting financially backward students without affecting their dignity.
Five of the senior volunteers of the scheme have started event management and catering companies of their own by taking input and experience from the scheme. Such successful entrepreneurs have acknowledged the role of this programme in their journey towards success. The scheme has triggered a culture of startups among the students.
This innovative experiential learning initiative has contributed to the enhancement of employability of students especially Tourism and Hotel Management students and there by resulted in a reasonable increase in the placement obtained for our students.
The college was able to fund few social projects like house construction, assistance to patients etc during the last three years The scheme is viewed as a sustainable source fund that are internally generated by the college without depending on contributions from students for funding unavoidable social causes in and around the campus.
Problems Encountered and Resources Required
The major challenge faced by the college in connection with this practice is how to ensure adequate number of volunteers for the scheduled programmes without affecting regular classes and examinations. In order to manage this crisis, students are properly spread across different discipline and semesters. Similarly booking are accepted only for short term schedules and only for minimum number of students at a time. Selection of students to this programme also pause challenges in terms of reaching the scheme to the right set of students. To ensure most deserving students in the scheme proper investigation has been conducted through class tutors before including students under this scheme.
Another challenging task of the college in connection with this practice is that of assessing the outcomes of the scheme. In order to evaluate the outcome and make improvements in terms of training content, outdoor exposure and event management, the college conducts regular feedback collection and analysis.
Notes (Optional)
Even though students have large number of part time job opportunities other than THIS, we have found special interest in students to be part of this scheme. Students from all programmes are given charge
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of various elements and hence there is a sense of unity and team work among students. We have found students feel it as a learning and extension activity conducted by the college rather than a part time job undertaken for making money. The social service element of the programme also found to be a proud reason for being part of this venture. The college decided to continue the scheme with improvements in the area of professionalization of the practice.
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7.3 Institutional Distinctiveness 7.3.1 Describe/Explain the performance of the institution in one area distinctive to its vision, priority and thrust
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Orphan Quota- the institutional distinctiveness
Introduction
Amal College of Advanced Studies is a new generation institution with minority status established in 2005. It is affiliated to the University of Calicut and Aided by the Government of Kerala. The College is run by the Nilambur Muslim Orphanage Committee, Nilambur (Estd. 1969) to impart quality higher education to the people of backward and rural areas.
Mission and Vision
Amal College is envisioned to be an advanced learning centre that transforms lives, spearheads social empowerment, and inspires individuals to excellence. We dedicate ourselves to provide opportunities for academic, professional, and lifelong learning in an environment of compassion and inclusivity. College is keen on instilling patriotic fervour coupled with global competitiveness. .
Orphan Quota- the institutional distinctiveness
Amal College of Advanced Studies is the only College in the Nation that reserves 20% out of its total seats to students who are orphans. This is a distinctive practice implemented by the College since its inception in 2005. Being a College with minority status and situated in the backward locality of Nilambur,
Page 106/113 06-04-2019 12:05:53 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES the Management of Amal College of Advanced Studies realized the necessity of uplifting and providing a window of opportunity for the orphans, destitute and the weak by comprehending the social climate of the locality. For this, incessant efforts were taken by the Management to get sanction from the higher authorities for converting the community reserved seats of the College (20% of the total seats) into orphan reservation category and the result was a promising future for hundreds of students who would have, otherwise, been deprived of any opportunity for Higher Education. This 20% reservation to orphaned students is in addition to the existing reservations for SCs, STs and BPL students in the College. The allocated Community reservation seats for the College is thus converted into Orphan Reservation category and preference is given to the orphan students. If seats remain vacant even after the last orphan candidate from the application list is admitted, those seats in orphan reservation category are allotted to students under Community Reservation.
Outcome:
The candidates who are orphaned are admitted to the reserved seats through a process in which eligible students are identified through the criteria laid down by the College and ratified by the university. The students who have thus got admission to the reserved orphan seats have successfully completed their studies and are working in various fields as well as pursuing higher studies. It helps promote and fulfill the Amal Vision of developing the students to face challenges of the time and to shoulder responsibilities of the community service and Nation building, thereby becoming ideal Citizens. This distinctiveness of Amal College of Advanced Studies, by the process of uplifting an orphan through education, in turn, serves to improve the socio-economic status of the related family members and other dependants consolidating their social ,cultural and financial capitals , thus materializing the vision of learning in an environment of compassion and inclusivity.
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5. CONCLUSION
Additional Information :
Patron of Our College, Sri P V Abdul Wahab M P (Member of Parliament ) has won Prestigious UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy in 2016
Patron of Our College, Sri P V Abdul Wahab M P has won Tagore Literacy Award 2017 by Govt. of India
Patron of Our College, Sri P V Abdul Wahab M P has won Saakshar Baharat Award 2014 by Govt. of India
Our College has won Limca Record for food production activities of Tourism and Hotel Management in 2012
Our Students has won; Seven National Taekwondo Award and One International Martial Arts Prize
BTHM Students has been winning University Ranks from 2008 onwards
Student from B A English has won First Rank in the BA Degree Examination 2009
Amal College of Advanced Studies Centre for Palliative has won Best Palliative Centre Award in the consecutive three years from 2014-15
College has won Forth Position in the University Level Arts Fest in the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17
Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP), a Ministry of Higher Education implemented has won FIVE STAR certification in the years 2014-15, 2015-16 and 201617
Our Principal has won Best Principal Award in 2017
One Faculty Member has won TWO National Awards
One Faculty Member has won International Recognition of Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy U K.
Our College Publishes Two Research Journals Regularly for Last Five Years
Our College has been recognized as an Institution with ISO
Concluding Remarks :
The rigorous process of preparing a comprehensive Self Study Report of the college for the last five years has been a learning experience to IQAC and all stake holders of the college since we have been able to see for ourselves, enabling us for a deep introspection and self evaluation. We understand that the first step towards progress and excellence is to know oneself. The entire academic and co-academic exercises ranging from
Page 108/113 06-04-2019 12:05:54 Self Study Report of AMAL COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES teaching, learning and evaluation to research, student’s progression, extension activities along with accounting the infrastructure of the college spread across seven criteria will further our cause of providing education to the people, reinforce our efforts towards excellence and helps us to rededicate ourselves for realizing the mission more passionately and ardently. The trajectory of preparing an exhaustive report like SSR of the college is also construed by us as part of social audit that vindicates our existence as a public institution in the country as the SSR is going stand for a public scrutiny as a public document hence forth. This report is also going to shape our plans for academic and infrastructural road map for the future. With a deep sense of gratification and fulfillment, we humbly submit this SSR for your kind perusal and evaluation. Thank you
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6.ANNEXURE
1.Metrics Level Deviations Metric ID Sub Questions and Answers before and after DVV Verification 1.1.2 Number of certificate/diploma program introduced during the last five years
1.1.2.1. Number of certificate/diploma programs introduced year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
12 17 12 12 11
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
11 17 12 12 11
Remark : Accept HEI clarification, but no syllabus copy or Minutes of the meetings of the certificate program are attached for validation
1.2.3 Average percentage of students enrolled in subject related Certificate/ Diploma programs/Add-on programs as against the total number of students during the last five years
1.2.3.1. Number of students enrolled in subject related Certificate or Diploma or Add-on programs year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
507 532 449 308 266
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
505 532 449 308 266
Remark : Insufficient document support
1.3.2 Number of value added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years
1.3.2.1. Number of value-added courses imparting transferable and life skills offered during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification : 5 Answer after DVV Verification: 4
1.3.3 Percentage of students undertaking field projects / internships
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1.3.3.1. Number of students undertaking field projects or internships Answer before DVV Verification : 503 Answer after DVV Verification: 503
2.4.2 Average percentage of full time teachers with Ph.D. during the last five years
2.4.2.1. Number of full time teachers with Ph.D. year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
6 4 4 3 2
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 0 1 1 2
Remark : Revised as per supporting certificates
3.3.4 Number of research papers per teacher in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years
3.3.4.1. Number of research papers in the Journals notified on UGC website during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
7 9 13 27 9
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 1 2 11 1
Remark : Corrected as per revised excel with the link to UGC
3.4.2 Number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies during the last five years
3.4.2.1. Total number of awards and recognition received for extension activities from Government /recognised bodies year-wise during the last five years Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
2 2 2 1 1
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Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1 2 1 1 1
4.1.3 Percentage of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT - enabled facilities such as smart class, LMS, etc
4.1.3.1. Number of classrooms and seminar halls with ICT facilities Answer before DVV Verification : 17 Answer after DVV Verification: 18
Remark : Accept HEI claim. Unable to correct the number to 17 as portal not accepting
4.1.4 Average percentage of budget allocation, excluding salary for infrastructure augmentation during the last five years.
4.1.4.1. Budget allocation for infrastructure augmentation, excluding salary year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
11 8 5 6.25 5.10
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
5.10 6.25 5 8 11
4.2.4 Average annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals during the last five years (INR in Lakhs)
4.2.4.1. Annual expenditure for purchase of books and journals year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1.23 2.80 1.06 0.63 1.09
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
1.25 2.75 1.25 0.60 1.00
4.4.1 Average Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component, as a percentage during the last five years
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4.4.1.1. Expenditure incurred on maintenance of physical facilities and academic support facilities excluding salary component year-wise during the last five years (INR in Lakhs) Answer before DVV Verification: 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
40.69 70.64 50.65 54.55 35.68
Answer After DVV Verification : 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14
40.69 70.64 50.14 54.22 35.68
2.Extended Profile Deviations
Extended Profile Deviations
No Deviations
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