BEHALA COLLEGE

Parnashree Palli, Behala, , , PIN-700060 Ph.: (033) 24069714

www.behalacollege.org, Email: [email protected]

The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC

Session: 2015-16 Part – A

AQAR for the year (for example 2013-14) 2016-2017

1. Details of the Institution

1.1 Name of the Institution BEHALA COLLEGE

1.2 Address Line 1 32, UPEN BANERJEE ROAD, PARNASREE, KOLKATA - 700060

Address Line 2 DISTRICT 24 PARGANAS(S)

KOLKATA City/Town

WEST BENGAL State

Pin Code 700 060

[email protected] Institution e-mail address

Contact Nos. 033-24069714, 8479911071

Dr. SHARMILA MITRA Name of the Head of the Institution:

Tel. No. with STD Code: 033-2406-97104

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Mobile: 8479911071, 7439038600

DR. SUKLA MAITI Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:

Mobile: 9433131837

[email protected] IQAC e-mail address: [email protected]

1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879) WBCOGN12438

OR

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

1.5 Website address: www.behalacollege.in

Web-link of the AQAR: https://www.behalacollege.in/bc_aqar_2016 -17.pdf

For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc

1.6 Accreditation Details

Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of Validity Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle B+ 76.00 2005 5 YEARS 2 2nd Cycle A 3.06 2015 5 YEARS 3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle

26/07/2014 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY

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

i. AQAR 2010-11 Submitted on 31.10.2014 ii. AQAR 2011-12 Submitted on 01.11.2014 iii. AQAR 2012-13 Submitted on 01.11.2014 iv. AQAR 2013-14 Submitted on 09.11.2014 v. AQAR 2014-15 Submitted on 09.11.2014 vi. AQAR 2015-16 Submitted on 01.09.2016 vii. AQAR 2016-17 Submitted on 20.12.2017

1.9 Institutional Status

/ University State Central Deemed Private

Affiliated College Yes / No

Constituent College Yes / No

/ Autonomous college of UGC Yes No /

Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No /

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

Type of Institution Co-education / Men Women

/ Urban Rural Tribal

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

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

1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme

Arts / Science / Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)

TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management

Others (Specify)

1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)

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

Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University ×

× University with Potential for Excellence × UGC-CPE

DST Star Scheme × UGC-CE ×

UGC-Special Assistance Programme × DST-FIST ×

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

UGC-COP Programmes ×

2. IQAC Composition and Activities

08 2.1 No. of Teachers 02 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff

2.3 No. of students 01

2.4 No. of Management representatives 01

2.5 No. of Alumni 01

2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and 01 community representatives

2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 01

2.8 No. of other External Experts 01

2.9 Total No. of members 16

2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 10

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2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. 20 Faculty 08

Non-Teaching Staff Students 09 Alumni 01 Others 02

2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes / No Rs. 3 Lakhs during 12th Plan If yes, mention the amount

2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)

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

Total Nos. 11 International 0 National 0 State 0 Institution Level 11

(ii) Themes Item in separate page – Annexure- 1 2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

Item in separate page – Annexure -2

2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome

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

Plan of Action Achievements

See Annexure – 3

* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure. – See Annexure - 4

2.15 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes / No

Management Syndicate Any other body /

Provide the details of the action taken

The AQAR has been approved by the IQAC and recommended by the Governing Body for onward submission.

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Part – B Criterion – I

1. Curricular Aspects

1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Level of the Number of Number of Number of Number of value Programme Existing programmes self- added / Career Programmes added during financing Oriented programmes the year programmes PhD PG 03 UG 20 PG Diploma Advanced Diploma Diploma Certificate 7 Others Total 23 7

Interdisciplinary Innovative

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

Pattern Number of programmes Semester 03 (PG)

Trimester Annual 22 (UG)

1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni √ Parents √ Employers √ Students √ (On all aspects)

Mode of feedback : Online √ Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)

*Analysis of the feedback in the Annexure -5

1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.

No

1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.

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Criterion – II

2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation

Total Asst. Associate Professors Others 2.1 Total No. of Professors Professors permanent faculty 45 38 07 07

2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D. 27

2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Asst. Associate Professors Others Total Professors Professors Recruited (R) and Vacant (V) during the year R V R V R V R V R V 13 05 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 05

2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty 19 (PG) 05 (PG) 05 (UG) 55 (UG) 05 (UG)

2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:

No. of Faculty International level National level 05 State level Attended 08 11 08 PresentedSeminars/ papers 08 16 09 ResourceWorkshops Persons nil nil 01

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

Major focus is given on ICT use. Separate page – Annexure - 6

2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days 204 during this academic year

2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by

the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)

2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum 1 (UG) 0 0 restructuring/revision/syllabus development 14 (PG) as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop

2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 75%

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2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage :

Title of the Total no. of Division Programme students appeared Distinction % I % II % Suppleme Pass % ntary B.A Hons 96 2(2%) 53 (55%) 8 (8.3%) B.Sc (Hons) 119 24 (20.1%) 46 22(18%) (38.6%) M.Sc (Chemistry) 24 24 (100%)

M.A (History) 8 7 (8.5%) 1 M.A. (Bengali) 16 12 (75%) 3 1

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

 By means of analysis of students’ feedback

 By means of the report of parent teacher meetings

 By means of performance of students in examination

2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development

Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty benefitted Refresher courses 03 UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme HRD programmes 02 (IQAC Coordinator workshop) Orientation programmes Faculty exchange programme 03 Staff training conducted by the university Staff training conducted by other institutions Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 05 Others

2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff

Category Number of Number of Number of Number of Permanent Vacant permanent positions filled Employees Positions positions filled temporarily during the Year Administrative Staff 6 12 0 0 Technical Staff 5 5 0 0

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Criterion – III

3. Research, Consultancy and Extension

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

 Teachers are encouraged to participate in various state/national seminars and conferences to present paper

 Faculty encouraged to pursue research – Ph.D., M.Phils., MRP publications etc. Leave for this purpose sanctioned as required.

 Internal adjustment of time table made as necessary.

3.2 Details regarding major projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number Outlay in Rs. Lakhs

3.3 Details regarding minor projects

Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted Number 07 04 0.3 Outlay in Rs. 15.90 11.15 6.95 Lakhs

3.4 Details on research publications

International National Others

Peer Review Journals 18 06 07

Non-Peer Review Journals

e-Journals

Conference proceedings 02

3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:

Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS

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

Nature of the Project Duration Name of the Total Grant Received Year Funding Agency Sanctioned

Major projects

Minor Projects 2016-17 UGC 18.10 Lakh

Interdisciplinary nil Projects Industry sponsored nil nil

Projects sponsored by the University/ College Students research nil nil projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify)

Total

14

3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. 04 Chapters in Edited Books 04

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

UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST

DPE DBT Scheme/funds

3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE nil DBT Star Scheme INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify) nil

3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy

3.11 No. of conferences Level International National State University College Number 11 organized by the Institution Sponsoring agencies

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3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 03

3.13 No. of collaborations International National 04 Any other

3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs :

From Funding Agency from Management of University/College 50000/ - Total 50000/-

3.16 No. of patents received this year Type of Patent Number National Applied Granted International Applied

Granted Commercialised Applied

Granted

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

Total International National State University Dist College

02 01 01

3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution 03 SM, ADJ, SD who are Ph. D. Guides and students registered under them 05

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

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

JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other

3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:

University level 100 State level National level International level

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3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:

University level State level National level International level

3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:

University level State level

National level International level

3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:

University level State level

National level International level

3.25 No. of Extension activities organized

University forum College forum

NCC NSS Any other

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

 See Annexure 7

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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources

4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:

Facilities Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund Campus area 8358.0533 Nil sq.mt Class rooms 24 Nil

Laboratories 13 Nil

Seminar Halls OD 01

No. of important equipments 01 567083 State purchased (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the 1802680 RUSA current year. 88391 UGC

Value of the equipment purchased 1.0012697.00 during the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others: Gas Plant 141018 RUSA Lift 990000 RUSA Smart solution for 482465 RUSA classrooms 1375230 RUSA + Air conditioning machine State Fund

4.2 Computerization of administration and library

Office and library are computerised and Wi-fi connected.

4.3 Library services:

Existing Newly added Total No. Value No. Value No. Value Text Books 26442 3518678 39 54735 26481 3573413 Reference Books 173 72614 15 5748 188 78362 e-Books Journals 69 49300 e-Journals Digital Database CD & Video Others (specify)

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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)

Total Computer Internet Browsing Computer Office Depart Others Computers Labs Centres Centres -ments

Existing 84 14 20 04 6 32

Added 18 1 13

Total 102 14 20 04 7 45

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

 All departments, Library, Office, are connected with Wi Fi  Teachers maintain records of their academic, administrative and extra-curricular duties through ‘Teachers’ online e-diary’

 Administrative files are maintained through ‘File tracking software’  Arrangements have been made to provide computer training to teachers and staff.

4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:

i) ICT 241201

ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities Roof t reatment 1910600 (RUSA) +1147433 (College fund) iii) Equipments Computer – 48736 (College fund) + 69872 (UGC) iv) Others Xerox – 12000 (UGC) CCTV – 28750 (UGC) Instruments – 11466 (UGC)

Total: 3,470,058

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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression

5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services

Students are made aware of the student - support facilities through i) Regular meetings organised by IQAC ii) College prospectus iii) Orientation address to freshers by Head of the Institution iv) Displaying information on display board of college

5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression

 Tutorial and assignments to students  Internal examination (class Test, Med-term Test and Test examination for UG and

semester Internal Assessment for PG students.  Remedial teaching  Practical practice examination conducted after completion of Individual topics

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

2300 84

(b) No. of students outside the state

(c) No. of international students 01

No % No % Men 10 55 4 5 . 8 0 Women 1245 54.10

Last Year This Year

General SC ST OBC Physically Total General SC ST OBC Physically Total Challenged Challenged

1458 471 12 132 05 2071 1612 530 10 146 02 2300

Demand ratio Dropout %

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

 A software – ‘Online Entry-in-services’ has been developed to prepare students for their progression in job market and higher education in an effective and convenient manner.

 It is an online portal linked to college website that can be accessed by students to prepare themselves for competitive examinations.  The mobile friendly portal provides model questions on logical reasoning, general knowledge, mathematics and English, along with answers and explanations.

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No. of students beneficiaries 84

5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations

NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others

5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance

See Annexure - 8

No. of students benefitted 23

5.7 Details of campus placement

On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Students Number of Students Number of Students Organizations Visited Participated Placed Placed 02 23 23

5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes

 Orientation on gender issue by RAHI Foundation  Installation of sanitary napkin vending machine

5.9 Students Activities

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

State/ University level 05 National Level International level 01

No. of students participated in cultural events

State/ University level National Level International level

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

Sports: State/ University level National Level International level 01

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Cultural: State/ University level National Level International level

5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support

Number of Amount students Financial support from institution 28 50% fee concession

Financial support from government 122 students applied Rs. 25000/- per for kanyasree student Financial support from other sources 328 received stipend 2800-3000

Number of students who received International/ 01 75000/- (from National recognitions College)

5.11 Student organised / initiatives

Fairs: State/ University level National Level International level

Exhibition: State/ University level National Level International level

5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students

5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: See Annexure -9

Criterion – VI

6. Governance, Leadership and Management

6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution

Vision: Committed to provide education for knowledge, wisdom, emancipation and enhancement of capabilities Mission: Education for All irrespective of caste, creed, religion, gender and economic status

6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System Office Management: File Tracking System Financial Management: Tally ERP Student Management: Students’ progression database from admission to graduation (including admission, examination, result)

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

6.3.1 Curriculum Development

The curriculum is developed by the affiliating university, but the college ensures proper implementation and monitors for enough flexibility within the curriculum

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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning

See Annexure 6

6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation  Mid-term evaluation  Mark sheet distribution and emphasis on attendance

 Written documentation of final assessment

6.3.4 Research and Development

Constant promotion and encouragement to teachers for research activities

Inter college’s faculty exchange programme and joint research project opening Psychological counselling cell

6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation

 N-list service to teachers (Inflibnet) for online access to library  OPAC facility in library

 Online repository

 Browsing Facility  Installation of E-gate and book drop in library

6.3.6 Human Resource Management

 Recruitment of part-time faculty by college  Since governed by state govt, hence casual staff is appointed by the management to fill up the vacant posts

6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment

Creation of new post and fulltime of vacant posts both in teaching and non- teaching is on progress.

6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration

 Demonstration programme on Processing and Preservation of fruits and vegetables at Training cum Production Centre for Fruit Products, Govt. of

West Bengal  Collaborative courses with (i) British Institute and (ii) George Telegraph Training Institute 6.3.9 Admission of Students

Complete online admission procedure

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6.4 Welfare schemes for Teaching Co-operative, Travel allowance, CUG (corporate mobile connection) Non teaching ESI, PF, Travel allowance, CUG (corporate mobile connection) Students Students Health Home Accident insurance, Zero balance A/c

6.5 Total corpus fund generated Rs. 87700 (Rs. 25 per online application form) [3508 x 25 = 87700]

6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes / No

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

Audit Type External Internal Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority Academic Yes IQAC

Administrative

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

For UG Programmes Yes No

For PG Programmes Yes / No

6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms? PG – Semester System

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

The University permits colleges to run new PG courses autonomously

6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association

Destitute students are sponsored by alumni members

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6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association

 Meetings with parents are held at regular intervals, where they give their views and suggestions that are taken serious cognizance.

6.13 Development programmes for support staff

 Spoken English class

 Computer training by Webel

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

 Campus development through planting trees  Maintenance of Pond  Organic Vegetable production

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Criterion – VII

7. Innovations and Best Practices

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

 Introduction of biometric attendance of teaching & Non-teaching staff.

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

1. Filling of almost all vacant faculty posts 2. Students participated in various co-curricular events like quiz, creative writing,

scientific model competition, photography competition 3. 14 Seminar/Lecture have been conducted by eminent professors from reputed Universities and research centres

4. a. Extension of teaching by LCD projector / interactive Smart Board b. Regular tutorial, remedial class are conducted

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

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*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)

7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection

 Regular meeting of NSS committee with the students

 Plastic free zone

7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes No /

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

8. Plans of institution for next year

See separate sheet Annexure - 11

Name: Dr.Sukla Maiti Name: Dr.Sharmila Mitra

______

Signature of the Coordinator, IQAC Signature of the Chairperson, IQAC

______***______

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Annexure -01

Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC

1. Dept of Food & Nutrition (17.03.17):- Prevention and treatment of Nutritional deficiency disorder

2. Dept of History (30.01.17):- Studying Science in colonial

3. Dept of Chemistry (28.01.17):- (in collaboration with Dept of Food & Nutrition, Behala College) a. “Differentials & Integrals : Simple mathematical tools to predict nature of graphs & curves” (Speaker: Dr. Suman Das , Jadavpur University) b. “Hazards Toxicity and safety measure of chemical laboratory” (Speaker: Dr. Bijoy Prasad Ghosh)

4. Dept of Political Science (10.12.16) Human Rights : An Observation

5. Dept of Physics & Electronics (29.11.16) From inside a hard disc to the core of an action

6. Dept of Political Science and Economics (10.11.16) Rural development and Governance in India.

7. Dept of Geography and Defence Studies (03.10.16) Environmental concerns and sustainable development

8. Dept of Sanskrit and Journalism (24.09.16) Influence of society in literature and Media

9. Dept of Zoology (25.11.16) Recent Trends in Biological Science

10. Dept of Education (20.12.16)

11. Dept of Philosophy and Bengali (06.0.17) Social life and consumerism in contemporary Bengali poem and philosophy

12. Dept of Computer Science (06.01.17) a. Cyber Security and ethical hacking b. Security issue while we rare using computer system in day to day life

13. Celebration of Library Day (20.12.16) User education in digital library

14. Celebration of Bhasa Dibas (21.02.17) International Mother language Day – An observation and Analysis Revised Guidelines of IQAC and submission of AQAR Page 23

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Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC

The IQAC works for ensuring continuous improvement in the entire operations of the Institution and assuring all the stakeholders connected with higher education namely students, parents, teachers, staff, funding agencies and society in general. The primary aim of the IQAC is to develop a system for conscious, consistent and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution. It aims at fulfilment of the mission and vision of the institution. o IQAC prepares a calendar of events for the entire academic year which includes the plan to improve teaching learning. o IQAC receives the report of activities from each department related to teaching learning activities and recommends suggestion for improvement at the end of each year. o IQAC collects feedback from students, on the basis of which, it recommends measures for improvements. o For the enhancement of teaching skill, IQAC suggests for staff enrichment programmes. o Faculty Induction programme is conducted by the IQAC to make the new recruits aware of the institutional values, its rules and regulations and to imbibe a sense of commitment towards the stakeholders. o IQAC encourages the students and staff to conduct seminar, workshop, conference which are also part of the teaching learning process. o IQAC encourages faculty members to participate and present papers in National and International seminars. o IQAC recommends the management to install the latest technological devices required for teaching learning. o IQAC guides and verifies documents for promotion of faculty under career advancement scheme (CAS). o IQAC promotes extension of social welfare activities.

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Plan of Action by IQAC / Outcome

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

Plan of Action Achievements

1. Smooth academic  Use of modern method of class room teaching and functioning and Teaching laboratory demonstration in the departments Learning  Some of the lecture halls have multimedia projection system.  Teaching with the help pf pare point and LCD projection  Interactive teaching is followed.  Academic audit of all the departments by a core committee comprising of the Principal (Chairman), IQAC coordinator and members of IQAC. Academic audit is conducted by the Board of Studies of each PG department once a semester.  No. of guest faculty and lectures by eminent professors from reputed University and Research Centre have been increased for PG classes.  To cater to the needs of slow learners, remedial classes are conducted regularly.

2. Continuation of Library up-  The number of books has increased gradation  Books for Zoology departments have been purchased from P.C.Chandra Gyandhara project.  The library has been automated using library management software KOHA  RFID enabled anti-theft gate and book drop box have been installed in the library  The library is now ICT enabled through 7 computers and two printers  The library is fully air-conditioned.  The 1st year students are provided an orientation through PPT regarding use of library.  Library defaulters are informed through SMS from the library.  Library newsletter is published from the library.  2 Library best users get awarded on Library Day Celebration.

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3. Submission of Research  Status of Minor research projects: Projects 7 completed, 4 ongoing, 3 sanctioned

4. Infrastructure development  One virtual class room constructed; one virtual class room work is on progress  College campus beautification  Roof treatment completed  Indoor and outdoor sports goods purchased from RUSA fund  2 projectors in Chemistry and Zoology departments installed from P.C.Chandra Gyandhara project  Biometric attendance system installed  Increase in number of CCTV camera  Commissioning of lift for VH/PH teachers has been completed  Construction of 4 class rooms  Renovation of 2 laboratories and construction of PG laboratory is in process 5. Use of Computer and  Computer /IT resources have been upgraded and the modern technology in all college is now additionally equipped with possible aspects of college  4 computers in library management.  4 computers in chemistry laboratory  4 computers in physics laboratory  4 computers in mathematics laboratory  3 laptops for teacher and administrative staff  1 android phone  1 all-in-one desktop in Principals’ room  6 printer cum scanner 6. Extension of Career  Campus recruitment by TCS and ICICI Prudential Life Counseling and placement Insurance Co. support for students.  23 students were selected.  Workshop for six days an “How to face an interview” for 3rd year students on soft skill training and students greatly benefitted in facing interview.  Grooming of final year students for appearing in personal interview in different areas of recruitment.  Orientation of “Bandhan - Skill Development” to 3rd year students on vocational courses offered by them.  Recommendation of ‘Entry-in-service’ software - an online portal for practicing questions. 7. Enrichment of laboratories Equipment purchases: with required equipments  Food & Nutrition Department – Fridge, Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer Watch Type, Camera  Chemistry Department – Digital Polarimeter, Spectrophotometer  Physics Department – Ammeter, Physical Balance, Newton Ring, Spectrometer

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Annexure -04 Academic Calendar

2016-2017

July’16

Dates Events Exams

07-07-2016 Commencement of 3rd yr. (Hons.) &(Gen.) Classes

-Prospectus Day & Commencement of 1st 11-07-2016 yr. Classes.

-World Youth Skills Day 15-07-2016

- NSS Event 3rd week

-BA/BSc Part II (Hons.) 02-07-2016 to 21- Practical Examination 07-2016

BA/BSc Part II (Gen.) 25-07-2016 to 10- Practical Examination 08-2016

Aug’16

Dates Events Exams

01-08-2016 -Foundation Day Celebration

12-08-2016 -International Youth Day

15-08-2016 - Independence Day Celebration

3rd week -1st yr. (Hons.) Class Test

BA/BSc Part I (Hons.)

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17-08-2016 to ------Theoretical Examination

BA/BSc Part I (Gen.) Theoretical Examination 22-08-2016 to ------

Sept’16

Dates Events Exams

05-09-2016 -Teachers’ Day Celebration &

nd Commencement of 2 yr. Classes

08-09-2016 -International Literacy Day

17-09-2016 -Kite Festival

28-09-2016 -Freshers’ Welcome

st rd 1 &3 week -1st yr. (Hons.) Class Test

-3rd yr. (Hons.) Class Test

nd th 2 &4 week -1st yr.(Gen.) Class Test

-3rd yr.(Gen.) Class Test

01-09-2016 to 22- BA/BSc Part I (Hons.) Practical 09-2016 Examination

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Oct’16

Dates Events Exams

1st week 1st yr. (Hons.) Mid Term Test

06-10-2016 -Puja Vacation Commences

Nov’16

Tentative Dates Events Exams

03-11-2016 -College re-opens after Puja Vacation

14-11-2016 -Children’s Day Celebration

st 1 week 1st yr.(Gen.) Mid Term Test

nd th 2 &4 week 2nd yr. (Hons.) Class Test

rd 3 week 2nd yr.(Gen.) Class Test

4th week 1st yr. Mid Term Result Declaration & Guardians ‘Meet

Excursion: Dept. of Zoology 3rd yr. (Hons.)

Excursion: Dept. of Geography 2nd yr.(Hons.)

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Dec’16

Dates Events Exams

01-12-2016 -World AIDS Day Celebration

10-12-2016 -Human Rights Day

20-12-2016 -Library Day Celebration 22-12-2016 -Staff Sports

23-12-2016 -Annual Sports

1st &3rd week 1st (Hons.) Class Test

2nd yr.(Gen.) Class Test

2nd week 1st yr.(Gen.) Class Test

3rd yr. Test Examination

3rd week 2nd yr. (Hons.) Class Test

3rd yr. (Hons.)Practical Test Examination

4th week Result Declaration of 3rd yr. Test Examination & Guardians ‘Meet

-Excursion: (Arts Depts.) 17-12-2016

-Excursion: Dept. of Zoology 3rd yr. (Gen.) 2nd week -Excursion: Dept. of Botany

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-ENVS Field Trip (3rd yr.)

3rd week -Excursion: Dept. of Zoology 2nd yr.(Gen.)

-Excursion: Dept. of Geography 2nd yr. (Gen.)

-Report Submission of ENVS Project

Winter Recess Commences 25-12-2016

Jan’17

Dates Events Exams

02-01-2017 -College re-opens after Winter Recess

24-01-2017 -Calcutta University Foundation Day Celebration

-Republic Day Celebration 26-01-2017 -Cricket League 2nd week

2nd yr. Test Examination

1st &3rd week 1st yr. (Hons.) Class Test

2nd &4th week 1st yr.(Gen.) Class Test

Excursion: Dept. of Zoology 2nd yr.(Gen.) 4th week Excursion: Dept. of Geography 2nd yr. nd (Hons.) 2 yr. (Hons.) Practical Test Examination Behala College Bird Watchers’ Association’s Programme

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Feb’17

Dates Events Exams

01-02-2017 -Saraswati Puja

21-02-2017 -Celebration of Bhasha Dibash

-Blood Donation Camp

1st week -Result Declaration & Guardians’ Meet for 2nd yr. Test Examination

2nd week 1st yr. Test Examination

3rd week 1st yr.(Hons,) Practical Test Examination

BA/BSc Part I & II 09-02-2017 to 17- Supplementary Theoretical 02-2017 Examination

BA/BSc Part I & II 20-02-2017 to 04- Supplementary Practical 03-2017 Examination

BA/BSc Part I Compulsory Language Examination 20-02-2017 to 02- 03-2017

BA/BSc Part III (Hons.) Practical Examination

28-02-2017 to 18 -

03-2017

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1st week

Excursion: Dept. of Botany 1st yr.(Gen.)

2nd week Excursion: Dept. of Zoology 3rd yr.(Gen.)

Excursion: Dept. Of Geography 2nd yr.(Gen.)

Mar’17

Dates Events Exams

08-03-2017 -International Women’s Day Celebration

st 1 week -Result Declaration & Guardians’ Meet for 1st yr. Test Examination

28-03-2017 to 06- BA/BSc Part III (Hons.) 04-2017 Theoretical Examination

20-03-2017 to 04- 04-2017 BA/BSc Part III (Gen.) Practical Examination

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Apr’17

Dates Events Exams

07-04-2017 to 13- BA/BSc Part III (Gen.) 04-2017 Theoretical Examination

10-04-2017 to 03- BA/BSc Part II (Hons.) 05-2017 Practical Examination

May’17

Tentative Dates Events Exams

09-05-2017 Rabindra Jayanti Celebration

15-05-2017 Summer Recess Commences

12-05-2017 to 17 BA/BSc Part II (Hons.) 05-2017 Theoretical Examination

19-05-2017 to 07- BA/BSc Part II (Gen.) 06-2017 Theoretical Examination

June’17

Tentative Dates Events Exams

05-06-2017 World Environment Day Celebration

30-06-2017 Summer Recess Ends

09-06-2017 to 30- BA/BSc Part II (Gen.) 06-2017 Practical Examination

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Annexure -05

Analysis of Feedback System

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Annexure -06

Innovative processes adopted by the institution in teaching and learning:

 Paper presentation by students (PG) at conference  Computer assisted teaching and learning  Lecture demonstration  Power point presentation by teachers  Bridge course for 1st year Hons students  Collaboration with other departments for interdisciplinary approach and in academic seminar  Field trips and excursions organised by Depts. of Geography, Zoology, Botany, Political Science, History etc.  Lectures by eminent guest faculty  Regular Parent teacher meetings  Tutorials and remedial classes held periodically for every UG year  Academic Audit  Continuous Internal assessment  Classroom seminar of students  Regular monitoring of students’ attendance  Student parliament

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Annexure -07

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

Behala College, in the academic year 2016-2017, had dedicated itself towards carrying out works of great significance. Beside celebrating the Republic Day and International Women’s Day, the NSS had dedicated itself towards performing various social welfare works. In this respect Behala College has imbibed the pious ideal of Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda of serving every soul by treating them as divine. The activities of NSS in this academic year are as follows:

26th January- The NSS celebrated the Republic Day by hoisting flag, offering garland to the photographs of various freedom fighters as a gesture of honour and by organizing discussion sessions on India’s freedom movement, creation of the Constitution and its reception.

16th February – The NSS organized an awareness programme on child labour.

8th March- International Women’s Day was observed. The unit organized programme to honour the working women. Discussion session was dedicated to explicating the significance of paying respect to the women in the present society.

The above mentioned programmes were organized by the college within its premises but the NSS unit expanded the horizon of its work and reached the larger societal sphere in order to organize its Special Camp. The NSS Unit organized a week-long camp at Arupota, Dhapa, Kolkata- 105 from 25th March, 2017 to 31st March, 2017. The details of the programme are as follows:

25th March, Saturday- Sports events like sprint and Kabbadi were organized for the impoverished children of the locality. The day concluded with the distribution of prizes among the participants.

26th March, Sunday- Medical camp was organized where various child specialist doctors examined the children. Among 82 children registered for the camp, 72 could be examined by the doctors which amounts to more than 90% of the total children registered.

27th March, Monday- An Awareness camp was organized on Malnutrition and Food Safety for children. A survey on the same was done among the people of the locality.

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28th March, Tuesday- Women who recycle plastic and other waste materials were given hand- gloves for hygiene and safety.

30th March, Wednesday- Kapra Bank of the NSS Unit distributed new and old clothes among the children and women of the locality. A Multi-Vitamin Zincovit was also given to the children.

31st March, Thursday- The seven-days long camp ended with a cultural programme and a lunch following it.

5th April – The NSS organize an awareness programme on water conservation.

Behala College, NSS Unit also participated in the ‘Safe Drive Save Live’ campaign by Kolkata Police to serve the society. The NSS Unit took initiative to aware people about Traffic Rules.

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Annexure -08

Details of student counselling and career guidance

Activities:

Sl. No. Initiative Outcome

1. Campus Placement by TCS – (BPS) 11 students were selected

2. Campus Placement by ICICI Prudential Life Insurance 12 students were selected Company

3. Workshop for six days on ‘How to face an Interview’ for 3rd Students greatly benefitted year students to them on soft skill train in facing interview (feedback taken)

4. Orientation of ‘Bandhan - Skill Development’ to 3rd year One student enrolled in the students on vocational courses offered by them Hardware Networking course and was sponsored by the college

5. 1st year students taken to Job Fair on social sector Students had an exposure to different jobs in NGO, social organisations, etc.

6. Purchase of books and magazines on competitive exams Reading and photocopy facility available in the library

7. Recommendation of ‘Entry-in-Service’ software – an online The software has been portal for practising questions on different job oriented installed and is widely used competitive examinations by students

8. Arrangement of Soft Skill Development Course for 1st and 2nd The course is going on year students

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Annexure -09

Major grievances of students (if any) redressed

Grievance (obtained from online feedback Measures taken for redressal, 2016-17 system), 2015-16

Training for competitive examination  Introduction of online competitive examination portal from RUSA fund  Regular classes for soft skill development and grooming of final year students

Well equipped library with more books  Upgradation of library with user friendly equipments such as drop box  Purchase of books for both UG and PG courses

Need Seminar room  Upgradation of a large classroom to Smart seminar room

Requirement for more sports equipment  Purchase of sports equipment and setting up of modern gymnasium for students

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Annexure -10

Best Practice 1

1. Title of the Practice – Performance Appraisal of Teachers on e-diary. 2. Objectives of the Practice Teachers constitute an important segment of the society. They can play a role model to the students. The objective of this practice is to achieve self-accountability of the teacher in discharging their duties to the Institutions, students and society at large.

3. The Context  Some teachers did not care to be available to assist the students outside the classroom.  Teachers were not habitual to undertake extra academic activities.  To make teachers punctual regarding timely attendance in the college and classes.  To make teachers available during college hours for academic as well as other activities.  To encourage newly appointed teachers to follow precedence set by the senior teachers.  To assess, on daily basis, by number of classes actually taken by a teacher in respect of allotted classes.  To verify the completion of syllabus assigned to a particular teacher.  Long process of applying and sanctioning of leave.  In this context, the performance appraisal process on e-diary has been introduced.

4. The Practice  Regular vigilance of the records maintained by the Principal.  To monitor individual academic progress on daily basis.  Quick sanction of leave request.

5. Problems Encountered  Reluctant to submit e-diary regularly.

6. Evidences of Success  Success achieved in taking classes.  Timely submission of question papers.  Timely publication of result.  Active participation in sports, cultural and other activities.  Active participation in different seminars, workshops.  Active participation in tutorial classes.

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Best Practice 2

1. Title of the practice – Induction Programme for newly appointed staff members.

2. Objectives of the practice  To familiarize newly appointed staff with the job environment.  To generate favourable attitudes with in the new member about superiors, subordinates and the organisation.  To build confidence about self and the organisation.

3. The Context  Get to know about the college, their responsibilities and rights.  Need to be assimilated into workplace culture, values and goals.  Helps to build new members’ self-esteem, morale and sense of motivation.

4. The Practice  New members feel welcome and supported.  Kept focused and busy from day one.  A professional impression of the college is created.  Good work habit has installed.

5. Problem Encountered  A part from excitement in new job, that’s a lot of dry information to take in to start.  Too much information in very less time.

6. Evidences of Success  Incorporated strong sense of academic and administrative support. Boosted chances for the new staff to assimilate effectively into the culture and get comfortable in their roles very quickly.

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Annexure -11

Future Plans of the Institution

Academic:

 Introduction of PG in Mathematics  Introduction of new courses in Honours and General  Specific assignments for library work  Faculty Exchange through virtual class

Library:

 Renovated smart library  Orientation of 1st year students (UG and PG) regarding library facilities and usage  Barcode enabled students’ identity card that may serve as library card as well  Storage of library database in Cloud  Web OPAC  One-touch library access App  Library SMS gateway  Digital Library through Dspace, Digital library software  Classroom assignment, classroom test, e-test, e-assignment (Moodle software)  In-house exhibition & book exhibition by different publishers  Publication of Bi-annual Library newsletter

Infrastructure Development:

 Construction of G+7 PG building (including auditorium, canteen, library, seminar room, classroom and guest house)  Building of basketball court

Software

 Online Provident Fund

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