Annual Quality Assurance Report for Academic Year 2016-2017
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Annual Quality Assurance Report for Academic Year 2016-2017 Submitted by (Established under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, by notification No.F.9-12/2001-U3 Government of India) Re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' Grade Submitted to NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission P. O. Box. No. 1075, Opp: NLSIU, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 India Table of Contents Part A 1. Details of the Institution ........................................................................ 1 2. IQAC Composition and Activities .......................................................... 3 Part B Criteria 1 ................................................................................................... 6 Criteria 2 ................................................................................................... 8 Criteria 3 ................................................................................................... 11 Criteria 4 ................................................................................................... 16 Criteria 5 ................................................................................................... 18 Criteria 6 ................................................................................................... 21 Criteria 7 ................................................................................................... 29 Criteria 8 ................................................................................................... 37 Annexure I ................................................................................................ 38 Annexure II ............................................................................................... 39 PART - A AQAR for the year 2016-2017 1. Details of the Institution 1.1 Name of the Institution Symbiosis International University 1.2 Address Line 1 Gram:Lavale Address Line 2 Tal: Mulshi City/Town Pune State Maharashtra Pin Code 412115 Institution e-mail address [email protected] Contact Number 91-20-39116205, 91-20-39116200 Name Of the Head of the Institution Dr. Rajani Gupte Telephone Number with STD code 91-20-39116201 Mobile Number 9422302160 Name of IQAC Co-ordinator Dr. Manisha Ketkar Mobile 9372340222 IQAC e-mail address [email protected] 1.3 NAAC Track ID 7090 OR 1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. EC(SC)/11/A&A/50.2 dated 19-01-2016 1.5 Website address www.siu.edu.in Web-link of the AQAR http://siu.edu.in/notices/siu_aqar.php 1.6 Accreditation Details Validity Period Year of Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA (Years) Accreditation 1 1st Cycle A 3.35 5 29/01/2009 2 2nd Cycle A 3.58 5 19/01/2016 3 3rd Cycle - - 0 -//- 4 4th Cycle - - 0 -//- 1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC DD/MM/YYYY 23/03/2009 Page: 1 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 2015-2016 was submitted to NAAC on 19/01/2016 1.9 Institutional Status University State Central Deemed Private Affiliated College Yes No Constituent Institute & Department Yes No Autonomous college of UGC Yes No Yes No Regulatory Agency approved Institution Bar Council of India Indian Nursing Council All India Council for Technical Education Co-education Men Women Type of Institution Urban Rural Tribal Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B Financial Status Grant-in-aid + Totally Self Financing Self-financing 1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Physical Education) TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management Others (Specify) : Computer Studies Health & Biomedical Sciences Media,Communication & Design Humanities & Social Sciences 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges) NA 1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / - University with Potential for Excellence - DST Star Scheme - UGC-CPE - UGC-Special Assistance Programme - UGC-CE - UGC-Innovative PG programmes - DST-FIST - UGC-COP Programmes - Any other (Specify) - Page: 2 2. IQAC Composition and Activities 2.0 Vice Chancellor 1 2.1 Number of Teachers 8 2.2 Number of Administrative/Technical 3 2.3 Number of students 2 1 2.4 Number of Management 2 2.5 Number of Alumni 2.6 Number of any other stakeholder 2 and community representatives 2.7 Number of Employers/ Industrialists 2 2.8 Number of other External Experts 0 2.9 Coordinator 1 2.10 Total Number of members 22 2.11 Number of IQAC meetings held 3 2.12 Number of Quality related meetings with various stakeholders Faculty 3 Non-Teaching Staff Students 3 Alumni 3 Others 3 Total 3 2.13 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? No If YES, mention the amount - 2.14 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related) i) Number of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia International 1 National 14 State 0 Institution Level 21 Total 36 ii) Themes of Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia (Only Quality -Microsoft Excel: An interactive Application for data Analysis Related) and Business modelling -Use of EBSCO, EMERALD and Turnitin for research -Seven Mantras for Personal Effectiveness -Qualitative Research and Publications -Advanced Statistical Techniques for Qualitative and Quantitative Research -Innovative Teaching Techniques -Efficiency and Productivity Measurement for Performance Evaluation -Qualitative Research -Newer Technologies in Nursing Education Page: 3 2.15 Significant Activities and -IQAC monitored the activities of the Constituent Institutes contributions made by IQAC -Developed Online AQAR 2015-2016 -Audit of AQAR by Internal Teams of faculty members -Need base updation of Online MIS like Tabs created for various Rankings like UGC,NIRF,AISHE to capture data online -99% compliance on filling of Online Monthly reports by SIU administrative departments and constituent institutes -Made online feedback portals -Presentations by constituent institutes and departments in External IQAC meetings -Conducted training programmes through Symbiosis Teaching & Learning Centre(STLRC) and Symbiosis Center for Research & Innovation (SCRI) as per the needs of the faculty members 2.16 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 Following actions were taken for the year 2016-17. Two main activities were undertaken towards becoming a World Class University - 1. Formation of Blue Ribbon Secretariat The 4 pillars identified where concerted efforts would be focused are - - Academics & Research - Technology and Processes - HR, Training & Development - Internationalization Academics: reviewing and strengthening the Academic Audit & Library Processes To participate in QS BRICS/Star/NIRF ranking Research: restructuring of the research department, establishment of the Centre for Stem Cell Research, Centre for Waste Resource Management and Centre for Nanotechnology Technology and Processes: SOP being reviewed and strengthened, new software being deployed to facilitate academic administration. HR, Training & Development - Key Resources identified for the University more focus on research and publications, NIRF - PRI and Promotions of teaching and non-teaching staff strictly based on quality parameters International Admissions & Events This department focuses on ensuring that international students have a satisfying experience while they are with Symbiosis. It serves as a think-tank and as a channel through which all processes related to internationalization are distributed. The department is To expand Internationalization the focal point of all activities that are related to internationalization, especially, the welfare of international students. Most Outstanding Foreign Student of the Year was introduced in 2016 The Founder and President of Symbiosis Prof. Dr. S. B. Page: 4 Mujumdar has announced "Prof. Dr. S. B. Mujumdar Award" from his personal funds to the "Outstanding Foreign Student of the year" studying in India, preferably in Pune. The award will be in the form of a Citation and cash prize of Rs.1,00,000/- . Mr. Yassir Saleh Ahmat (Uganda) was declared as the "Most Outstanding Foreign Student of the Year" (2016) and was awarded the cheque of Rs. 1,00,000/- on 1st October during the SIU Convocation Ceremony. -Library conducts FDPs and training of different To provide increased access to databases for e-resources to increase utilization of electronic student learning resources. 2.17 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes (If YES : Management : Syndicate : Any other body : Provide the details of the action taken The AQAR was approved by Board of Management in meeting held on 10-11-2017 vide Resolution No.A8: BoM : 10.11.2017 Page: 5 Criterion - I 1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes Number of Number of Number of value Level of the Number of programmes existing self-financing added/career oriented Programme added during the year Programmes * programmes programmes PHD 1 0 1 1 PG 30 3 33 33 UG 24 6 30 30 PG Diploma 23 -1 22 22 Advanced Diploma 0 0 0 0 Diploma 7 1 8 8 Certificate 0 0 0 0 Others 0 0 0 0 Total 85 9 94 94 Interdisciplinary 60 5 65 65 Innovative 16 3 19 19 *Rectified opening balance due to typo error -SIU conducts PhD programme under seven Faculty-Law,Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Computer Studies, Health & Biomedical Sciences, Media,Communication & Design and Engineering -New programmes introduced