IQAC Cell Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram ______Introduction : Pachhunga University College Is the Constituent College of Mizoram University
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IQAC Cell Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram _____________________________________________________________________________ Introduction : Pachhunga University College is the Constituent College of Mizoram University. The college was established on 15th August 1958 as ‘ Aijal College ’ to become the first institution of higher education in Mizoram. It was founded and managed by a group of Mizo elders among which Mr. Pachhunga, a leading entrepreneur of the day, was the major benefactor, and after his demise the college was renamed Pachhunga Memorial College . In 1965 the college was provincialized by the Assam Government and the college became Pachhunga Memorial Government College (PMG ). On April 19, 1979 the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) adopted and upgraded it as its only constituent college to become a pace-setting institution. The college eventually received its fourth name Pachhunga University College (PUC ). With the establishment of Mizoram University, the entire management was handed over to the new university on July, 200 1. Pachhunga University College was awarded Grade ‘B’ with CGPA 0f 2.78 by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The college is a student centric centre. Students’ welfare is the number one priority inside the college. The college is als o the leader among all college in terms of research activities and publications. The college also organizes seminars/workshop/conferences at various levels-Intern ational/National/ state levels. The college is also selected under “Star” college scheme by th e Department of Biotechnology in 2012. The college caters undergraduate courses in 21 subject areas of Arts, Science and Commerce streams. The academic programme include, apart from effective class room teaching, Internal semester test for semester system students (introduced in 2011-12 academic session) two terminal exams, periodic class tests, seminars, assignments, remedial courses, field studies etc. The college also promotes students exposure through study tours and excursion inside and outside the State. One of the distinctive features of the college is its unique setting – a couple of kilometers down the hill away from the hub of the Aizawl Town, is the sprawling 760 acres campus. Its lush-green vegetation, the result of 30yrs of nurturing the semi-isolation of the campus, wide-open space with luxuriant natural vegetation provides an excellent atmosphere of learning. Pachhunga University College also has two hostels for boys and girls with a maximum capacity of 100 each. The college also has Internet Resource Centre with wi-fi internet for the students and teachers. The college has been successively awarded “The best college in Mizoram” by the Mizoram Research Foundation. The institution is marching towards the national level from this north-eastern corner of the country. Internal Quality Assurance Cell(IQAC): IQAC was set up in 2009. The current members of IQAC are: Chairman : Dr Tawnenga, Principal Coordinator : Mr.Vanramliana, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Zoology Asst. Coordinator : Mr.Henry Lalmawizuala, Asst. Prof. Dept. of English Members: 1. Dr. D.K. Barkakati, Associate Professor. Dept of Physics 2. Dr. Lalzama, Associate Professor. Dept. of Mizo 3. Dr. M.Z. Khiangte, Asst. Professor. Dept. of Economics 4. Dr. Rahul Verma, Asst. Professor. Dept. of Geology 5. Mr. Zochungnunga, Jt. Director, H&T Education, Govt of Mizoram (Local Society Representative) 6. Mr Rualkhuma Hmar, Advocate, College Veng (Local Society Representative) 1 IQAC Cell Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram _____________________________________________________________________________ Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC Name of the Institution: PACHHUNGA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Aizawl Mizoram. Year of Report: 2011-12 Section A: Plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement (attach separate sheet if required). a) Improve and renovate existing infrastructure. b) Impart IT and Computer knowledge to non-teaching staff and teaching staff. c) Encourage teachers to take up research activities. d) Organize more number of quality seminars. e) Pursue academic excellence in various branches. Section B: Details in respect of the following. 1. Activities reflecting the goals and objectives of the institution : Annexure-1 2. New academic programmes initiated (UG and PG) Environmental Science (UG) & Biotechnology (UG) is approved by MZU. 3. Innovations in curricular design and transaction : Transition of yearly to semester system was done in the academic session 2011-12. Admission for 1 st semester BA/BCom/BSc was done as per Mizoram University norms with reference to the UGC norms of prescribed Students Teacher ratio. Each Departmental head/senior teachers are involved in syllabus framing committee (Board of studies and School Board). 4. Inter-disciplinary programmes started : Certificate Course in Introduction to Humanities, Coordinator – Henry Lalmawizuala, Assistant Professor, and Dept. Of English and Assistant Coordinator – V. Lalmalsawmi, Assistant Professor, Dept. Of English. 5. Examination reforms implemented : The college administration constitute an Examination Committee comprising of teaching and nonteaching staff of the college to provide and facilitate Internal as well as University Examinations. Activities of the Exam Committee are: A. Improvement in the conduct of examination: All examination was conducted smoothly and successfully without any major flaws. Preparation started two weeks before the examination. Various in charges were assigned to look after various responsibilities. Room Arrangement in-charge, Duty Allotment in charge, Sitting Arrangement etc. Instructions were thoroughly given to all the invigilators as to what is to be done and not to be done. All the invigilators were instructed to reach and report themselves to the examination committee 20 minutes before time. Improvements have been made in conducting the examination itself, which is worth mentioning. Tables were given numbers and each and each student was allotted 2 IQAC Cell Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram _____________________________________________________________________________ their table number accordingly, a candidate is permitted to sit only in his allotted table. Sitting Arrangement was changed in every examination shift. The Controller of Examination, Mizoram University Prof. R.L. Thanmawia visited the college during the University examination and he praised our practices and said, “You are the role model for every other college; let other colleges in Mizoram also copy what is being practiced here ”. Allotting a table number to a candidate requires a long and tedious work and it involves extra hours and heavy work load. However, hard work pays in the process of running the examination smoothly. The examination system was perfect in every sense; all the students and teachers praised the mode of examination followed. B. Steps taken for quality enhancement: Various steps are taken to enhance the quality of the examination process, they are: i. The exam committee arranged training for teachers on how to conduct examination with a power point lecture. ii. Sitting Arrangement and table allotment are printed out in a book form, a copy of which is sent to the Examination Committee, Mizoram University. The book is very useful for the smooth conduct of examinations; it is a ready reference in times of confusion. iii. Teacher’s duty list and non-teaching staff room duty with their phone number is given in the tag attached to the answer books. In case of need arises, the teacher’s duty may contact the room duty immediately. iv. Examination Committee members stay alert and were always available to vigil over the grievances and discrepancies. v. For late Invigilators due to unavoidable circumstances proxy duty for the time being is usually assigned from the examination committee members or any other available teachers. vi. Late invigilators are immediately informed by the principal; he may informally or formally enquire about the causes for not carrying out the duties. 6. Candidates qualified: NET/SLET/GATE etc.: NET/SLET: N/A (only UG Course conducted). GATE: Nil 7. Initiative towards faculty development programme: The Principal encourages teachers to apply for PhD studies. There are 37 teachers with PhD degree, 9 teachers with M Phil Degree and there are 27 teachers pursuing Doctoral studies. List of teachers pursuing PhD studies are as follows. Sl no Name Department Designation 1 Lalbiaksangi Chongthu English Asst. Professor(SG) 2 Rualzakhumi English Asst. Professor(SG) 3 Jamie Zodinsangi Hrahsel English Asst. Professor 4 MZ Khiangte Economics Asst. Professor (SG) 3 IQAC Cell Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram _____________________________________________________________________________ 5 R Zothanmawia Economics Asst. Professor 6 Lalchhuanmawii Education Asst. Professor 7 Rohmingmawii History Asst. Professor 8 Esther Laltlankimi History Asst. Professor 9 Zoramdinthara Mizo Asst. Professor 10 Lalrammawii Political Sciences Asst. Professor (SG) 11 Vanlaltanpuia Philosophy Asst. Professor 12 Lalropari Psychology Asst. Professor Public 13 David Zothansanga Asst. Professor Administration Public 14 H.C. Lalchhuanawma Asst. Professor Head Administration Public 15 T. Sadashivam Asst. Professor Administration Public 16 Lalropari Renthlei Asst. Professor Administration 17 N. William Singh Sociology Asst. Professor 18 Vanlalthlana Commerce Asst.