Self Study Report Tihu College, Tihu
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SELF STUDY REPORT (YEAR: 2015) SECOND CYCLE OF ACCREDITATION SUBMITTED TO NATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL (NAAC) BANGALORE SUBMITTED BY TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P.O.- TIHU, DISTRICT- NALBARI (ASSAM) PIN- 781371 Phone: 03624281238 Fax: 03624281238 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tihucollege.org Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 1 CONTENT _______________________________________________________________ 1. Preface ……………………………………………………. 1 2. Declaration by the Head of the Institution ……………….. 2 3. Certificate of Compliance ………………………………… 3 4. Executive Summary- SWOC analysis ……………………… 4 - 6 5. Profile of the Affiliated College ……………………………. 7 - 17 6. Criterion-I ………………………………………………… 18 - 26 7. Criterion-II ……………………………………….............. 27 - 40 8. Criterion -III ……………………………………………… 41 - 57 9. Criterion -IV ……………………………………………… 58 - 68 10. Criterion -V ………………………………………………. 69 - 79 11. Criterion -VI ……………………………………………… 80 - 90 12. Criterion -VII …………………………………………….. 91 – 96 13. Evaluative Report of the Departments …………………… 97 - 193 14. Post Accreditation Initiatives …………………………….. 194 - 195 15. Annexure …………………………………………………. 196 Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 2 Preface Tihu College is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Assam. The College has come across a long way with more than five decades of eventful history behind it catering to the needs of the students opting for higher education. With the full-fledged streams of Arts, Science and Commerce, and Major Course in almost all the teaching departments, Tihu College continues to add new feathers in its cap so far as its academic excellence is concerned. It is needless to mention that the College is the first to get assessed within the Nalbari district by National Assessment Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore in 2004 and was accredited with B+ grade. After the lapse of a few years, Tihu College has prepared itself for 2nd Cycle of accreditation by the NAAC, Bangalore. The Self-Study Report, prepared by a group of faculty members of the College, reflects the present status of the College and shows how it, as a centre of quality education, has nurtured simultaneously both scholastic and non-scholastic endeavours. Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar Principal Tihu College, Tihu Dist.- Nalbari (Assam) Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 3 Office of the Principal TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P. O. - Tihu No. TC/ Dist. – Nalbari (Assam), PIN. – 781371 From : S. T. D. 03624-281238 (O) Dr. K. K. Talukdar, M.Sc., B Ed, M. Phil, Ph. D. website : www.tihucollege.org Principal e-mail : [email protected] Tihu College, Tihu Date ………………… Declaration by the Head of the Institution I certify that the data included in this Self-study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge. This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussion, and no part thereof has been outsourced. I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit. (Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar) Signature of the Head of the institution with seal: Place: Tihu Date: 21-12-2015 Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 4 Office of the Principal TIHU COLLEGE, TIHU P. O. - Tihu No. TC/ Dist. – Nalbari (Assam), PIN. – 781371 From : S. T. D. 03624-281238 (O) Dr. K. K. Talukdar, M.Sc., B Ed, M. Phil, Ph. D. website : www.tihucollege.org Principal e-mail : [email protected] Tihu College, Tihu Date ………………… Certificate of Compliance (Affiliated/Constituent/Autonomous Colleges and Recognized Institutions) This is to certify that Tihu College, Tihu (Name of the institution) fulfils all norms 1. Stipulated by the affiliating University and/or 2. Regulatory Council/Body [such as UGC, NCTE, AICTE, MCI, DCI, BCI, etc.] and 3. The affiliation and recognition [if applicable] is valid as on date. In case the affiliation / recognition is conditional, then a detailed enclosure with regard to compliance of conditions by the institution will be sent. It is noted that NAAC’s accreditation, if granted, shall stand cancelled automatically, once the institution loses its University affiliation or Recognition by the Regulatory Council, as the case may be. In case the undertaking submitted by the institution is found to be false then the accreditation given by NAAC is liable to be withdrawn. It is also agreeable that the undertaking given to NAAC will be displayed on the college website. (Dr. Kishore Kr. Talukdar) Date: 21-12-2015 Principal/Head of the Institution Place: Tihu (Name and Signature with Office seal) Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 5 Executive Summary – SWOC analysis Tihu College is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Assam. Having trodden 50 years of spreading illumination in society, the College has celebrated its Golden Jubilee in March, 2013. The College was established on July 4, 1963, fulfilling the dream of acquiring quality higher education for the people, inculcated by a group of illustrious personalities with support from the rural masses of greater Tihu area. Due to relentless and untiring efforts of the Principal, staff and faculty members the College has established itself as a premier institution imparting education right from HS to TDC level. The College has come across a long way with five decades of eventful history behind it catering to the needs of students opting for higher education in greater Tihu and its adjoining places. Even after the emergence of almost a dozen of colleges in the same hinterland, Tihu College still continues its rich intellectual heritage and academic ethos. Tihu College was affiliated to Gauhati University in 1967 and was brought under Deficit grants-in-aid system by the Govt. of Assam in 1969. Since then the College has been showing the marks of progress in all respects to the satisfaction of the students and guardians along with the elite-education-enthusiasts. The serene beauty and eco-friendly campus of the College with calm green surroundings is conducive to the pursuit of academic activities. With the full-fledged streams of Arts, Science and Commerce Tihu College continues to add new feathers in its cap so far as academic excellence is concerned. At present, the College has been successfully implementing the semester system in TDC introduced by Gauhati University. In view of the current demand and changing scenario, the College has introduced three-year BCA and one- year PGDCA courses. Development of skill component in community is an integral part of higher education in today’s technology driven age. Tihu College has been pioneering one in this regard within the entire district. It has already introduced the Diploma Course in Food Processing under the Community College Scheme of the UGC. It has also been preparing to introduce more such courses in Photographic Video Production and Fashion Technology, the proposals of which have already been sent to the UGC. The Institutional Biotech Hub has been facilitating vistas to upgrade modern techniques in Biotechnology. Concentrating on boosting the modern technological consciousness in students, the College has been rendering classes with modern scientific paraphernalia like digital and multimedia classrooms. Moreover, quality training sessions and career counselling for students opting for competitive examination en route to services are also equally entertained. The aim of all educational programmes at Tihu College is to foster a spirit of academic excellence, to encourage critical thinking, create innovative ways to broaden horizons and discover the liberating power of new ideas and insights. Apart from the academic progress the College moves ahead with the objectives of the fullest exploration of inherent talents of the students in extra-curricular area. It welcomes and entertains the blooming talents with due weight in admission process providing all infrastructural facilities. Tihu College vows to attain further progress and run Self Study Report, Tihu College, Tihu Page 6 ahead in the days to come with the tireless efforts and zeal of the teachers, the students, the guardians, the alumni and the society at large. SWOC ANALYSIS Strengths: 1. The College is one of the reputed institutions of higher education in the state. 2. The College has all the streams – Arts, Science and Commerce with major courses in almost all subjects available here. 3. The campus is spacious having two blocks – North Block and South Block. The Men’s Hostel and the Playground with a Pavilion are in the third Block which is to the West of the College. The atmosphere of the College is serene and peaceful, and the campus is eco-friendly and pollution free. 4. The College has efficient and dynamic teaching staff and hard-working non-teaching staff. 5. A good number of faculty members have obtained Ph. D. and M. Phil. Degrees. Some other members are actively involved in research works. 6. Students’ enrolment is rising every year. 7. The College provides all necessary amenities such as auditorium, playground, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball court etc. 8. The College is showing excellent academic results in university examinations. 9. Internet and Wi-Fi facilities are available in the College. 10. It has a well-equipped Women’s Hostel and the Men’s hostel is nearing completion. 11. Facilities like uninterrupted power supply, pure drinking water are provided. 12. Admission is strictly done on the merit basis. Cut-off marks system is followed during admission. 13. The college campus is free from ragging. 14. Job oriented courses like PGDCA and Diploma in Food Processing are introduced. 15. The college campus is surrounded by a boundary wall. 16. There is Botanical Garden in which rare and endangered saplings have been planted. 17. The Map Lab (GIS Laboratory) is available in the College. 18. Establishment of Biotech Hub in the College. 19. Rain Gauge instrument is available. 20. A good number of Fire Extinguishers have been set up in the college campus. Weaknesses: 1. No residential facility for teachers and staff. 2. PG courses cannot be introduced due to insufficient infrastructure. 3.