NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report Mangalore University University College, Mangalore (A Constituent College of Mangalore University) UP Mallya Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore 575001 SELF STUDY REPORT For Third Cycle of Assessment and Reaccreditation Submitted to National Assessment and Reaccreditation Council Bangalore University College Mangalore ii NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report University College Mangalore iii NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report S. No. Contents Page No. Preface 01 - 04 A. Executive Summary 05 – 08 B. Profile of the College 09 – 18 C. Criterion wise Analytical Report 19 – 191 Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 19 – 35 Criterion II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation 36 – 63 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 64 – 111 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 112 – 132 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 133 – 158 Criterion VI: Governance, Leadership and Management 159 – 179 Criterion VII: Innovations and Best Practices 180 – 191 D. Post NAAC Initiatives & SWOC Analysis 192 – 195 E Evaluative Reports of the Departments 196 – 336 Under Graduate 1. Department of English 196 - 202 2. Department of Kannada 203 – 209 3. Department of Hindi 210 – 215 4. Department of Sanskrit 216 - 220 5. Department of History 221 – 226 6. Department of Economics 227 – 233 7. Department of Political Science 234 – 239 8. Department of Geography 240 - 245 9. Department of Sociology 246 – 250 10. Department of Journalism 251 - 255 11. Department of Travel & Tourism Management 256 – 260 12. Department of Physics 261 – 265 13. Department of Mathematics 266 – 270 14. Department of Computer Science 271 - 275 University College Mangalore iv NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report 15. Department of Chemisrty 276 – 282 16. Department of Botany 283 – 290 17. Department of Zoology 291 – 297 18. Department of Micro Biology 298 – 303 19. Department of Commerce & Management 304 – 311 Post Graduate 20. Department of Hindi 313 – 316 21. Department of Chemistry 317 – 324 22. Department of Commerce 325- 331 Certificate Course 23. P.G. Diploma and Certificate Course in Yogic Science 333 - 336 F Declaration 337 G Annexure 1 • Certificate of Courses offered by the College. 338 2 • Certificate of recognition of the college under UGC Act 339 of 2 (f) & 12B. 3 • NAAC Accreditation Certificate of Cycle 1 340 4 • NAAC Accreditation Certificate of Cycle 2 341-342 5 • Certificate of Compliance 343 6 • List of Associations 344-345 7 • NCC activities 346-348 8 • NSS activities 349-359 9 • Red Cross and Environmental Association activities 360-361 10 • Other Associations 362-365 University College Mangalore v NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report PREFACE University College, Mangalore, which came into existence to cater to the educational needs of the marginalized sections of the society of Mangalore, has stood the test of time for over 148 years. The Institution, which started as a provincial school, rose to the status of a College with academic excellence, and has left a lasting impression in the hearts and minds of the people of this region. The physical and intellectual design of this institution is a rare one. Very well known as the ‘Government College’, it has lived up to its vision of being a “Centre for Knowledge to all sections of society” . This is evident from the long list of its alumnus, who has made a mark in society in the capacity ofstatesmen, politicians, prominent writers, scientists, social reformers, teachers and researchers, and as responsible members of the civil society. Dakshina Kannada is a district well known for the high value it places on education and intellectual progress. This was witnessed even way back in the 19 th century. In 1824, education was imparted in the only English school in Dakshina Kannada, the German Basel Mission School, which was more religious than secular. This conceived the idea for a provincial school. Luxury of higher education was available in the Presidency town of Madras,which was far away from Mangalore. It was in this context that visionaries from civil society of Mangalore like M/s M. Ramappa, Srinivasa Rao, I. Ramachandrayya, N. Gundu Rau, N. Thimmappayya, Sadat Khan, C. Rangappa, Narayana Pai, and T. Muthuswami Aiyar, collected an endowment of Rs. 65,000, to start a school. In September 1866, under the recommendation of Mr. Powell, the then Director of Public Instruction opened the Provincial School sanctioned by the Government, from class 1 to Matriculation. The F.A. (Fellow of Arts) Course was introduced in 1879. It is striking to note that from its very inception with 315 pupils, this Institution was “open to all classes of the community without any distinction of caste or creed”- a dictum that holds even to this day. After being housed in a rented building, it was only in 1870, after overcoming a great deal of struggle and controversies,that the school establish a building of its own with a European graduate from the Trinity College,Dublin, Mr. Ormsby, as the headmaster. Preface Page 1 NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report Many administrative reforms were introduced around 1875 in all Government schools - promotions were regulated, attendance of students strictly enforced, and regularity was insisted upon the collection and remittance of fees. It was in accordance with the Government orders that sought uniformity between educational institutions in Madras and Bombay presidencies the Provincial School was designated as the Government College, Mangalore in 1879. The lower classes were gradually abolished and transferred to the Municipal Middle School, Mangalore. The struggle ensued in the growth of an institution is visible right through, even in the history of this college. At times, there were almost successful proposals of handing over the institution to private management. Nevertheless, the college continued to hold its ground. The government decided that the college would continue as a government college for the cause of education in the district. In the meantime, efforts were on to start B.A.classes in this college. Many of the students being poor were unable to go to Madras to continue their studies. In 1872 for the first time and in 1884 subsequently, strong recommendations were made by the Director of Public Instruction, to start degree classes in this college. However, both attempts were unsuccessful. These disappointments however, did not slacken the continuing efforts to improve the quality of education. The formation of a Reading room and a newspaper club for the students were the first inclusions towards development that went further than mere curriculum subjects. Lack of funds, which as we all agree, a torturous factor, was no different even then. It frustrated development, dampening the enthusiasm of well-meaning headmasters. Out of this, rose the idea of self-financing, though to a very small extent. For the first time in 1896, voluntary subscriptions were initiated from students to provide them with facilities like the Reading room and a Drillmaster. The paucity of funds nevertheless continued to hinder the fruition of many new ideas. In accordance with the wishes of the subscribers of the Endowment fund, hitherto all headmasters of the college were European graduates. Towards the end of the 19 th century with the transfer of the headmaster, the Director of Public Instruction expressed the opinion that “A native would do very well as the college has shown as good record under a native as under a European headmaster”. Preface Page 2 NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report It was also felt that importation of a European into the Provincial Educational Services would deprive a native of a step in his promotion and this would not only cause hardship but, more importantly, also create discontentment among the Indian teachers. Therefore, henceforth, Indian graduates took over the mantle of headmastership. The lady student first entered the portals of this institution in 1902. It was on the 18 th March 1905 that the institution celebrated its first Annual Day.The college continued to tread well on its path to progress with a steady increase in student strength. Infrastructure strengthened in the form of buildings, books for the library, a compound wall, the intermediate replacing the F.A.course, initiation of a student council, a well- equipped library, the burgeoning of various Associations- the Dramatic Society and the Scientific Society being the first among them. Under college activities, the mock parliament was an important innovation. A portico was constructed and a garden with a fountain enhanced the beauty of the place. The 1920s saw a surge of academic and cultural activities under the dynamic stewardship of Govinda Krishna Chettur, an academician and scholar par excellence.The Karnataka Sabha, the Malayalam Association, The Students Co-operative Stationary Society, a Pupil- Teacher Association, to name a few among the many associations that started during the regime of G.K. Chettur. ‘The College Times’ a weekly wall magazine is a literary milestone of the college. It was started with the intention to bring out the hidden talents of the students, which turned out to be a highly potent forum for the students’ expression of creativity. The Government College Miscellany, the brainchild of G.K.Chettur, was a journal reflecting the richness of ideas of the students and teachers of the Institution. Today, it is still released under the name MANGALA GANGE. National Poet Rabindranatha Tagore visited this College in 1922. The then Academy hall was renamed ‘Ravindra Kala Bhavana’ in 1996, in memory of his visit. In 1948, after long years of agitation, the Government College, Mangalore was raised to first grade status. B.A., B.Com.Classes were started, and the high school and model training sections were handed over to the Department of Public Instruction. With the reorganization of states on linguistic basis in 1957, The Government College was affiliated to Karnataka University,and in 1958, the College was affiliated to Mysore Preface Page 3 NAAC‐Re‐accreditation Self Study Report University.