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GOVERNMENT OF KARNATAKA DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGIATE EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE KUSHALNAGAR – 571234
KODAGU
Website: gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar E-mail: [email protected] Office: 08276-274474
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
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Part – A 1. . Details of the Institution ...... 03 2. IQAC Composition and Activities ...... 06 Part – B 3. Criterion – I: Curricular Aspects ...... 10 4. Criterion – II: Teaching, Learning and Evaluation ...... 12 5. Criterion – III: Research, Consultancy and Extension ...... 15 6. Criterion – IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources ...... 19 7. Criterion – V: Student Support and Progression ...... 21 8. Criterion – VI: Governance, Leadership and Management ...... 26 9. Criterion – VII: Innovations and Best Practices ...... 33 10. Abbreviations ...... 36
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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. The AQAR period would be the Academic Year.
July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014
Part – A
AQAR for the year 2013-14
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution GOVT.FIRST GRADE COLLEGE KUSHALNAGAR
1.2 Address Line 1 HARANGI ROAD, KUSHALNAGAR
Address Line 2 KUSHALNAGAR
KUSHALNAGAR City/Town
KARNATAKA State
Pin Code 571234
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Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos. 08276-274474
Name of the Head of the Institution: H. K. KESHAVAIAH
Tel. No. with STD Code: 08276-274474
Mobile: 9880879215
Dr. K. R Sureshkumar Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile: 9483228287
[email protected] IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID
OR
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date: EC/56/RAR/25 dated 16-09-2011 (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)
http://gfgc.kar.nic.in/kushalanagar/ 1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR: http://www.kushalngrcollege.edu.in/AQAR 2013-14.doc
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Year of Validity Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Accreditation Period 1 1st Cycle B+ 76 2005 20/5/2010 2 2nd Cycle B 2.18 2011 15/09/2016 3 3rd Cycle 4 4th Cycle
1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC: DD/MM/YYYY 12/05/2005
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 (DD/MM/YYYY) ii. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY) iii. AQAR 05-09-2014 (DD/MM/YYYY) iv. AQAR (DD/MM/YYYY)
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 Government
1.10 Type of Faculty/Programme
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Arts YES Science NO Commerce YE S Law NO PEI (Phys Edu) YES
TEI (Edu) NO Engineering NO Health Science NO Management YES
Others (Specify ) Karnataka Open University Study centre
- MANGALORE UNIVERSITY 1.11 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
1.12 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University No
University with Potential for Excellence No UGC-CPE No No DST Star Scheme No UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme No DST-FIST No
UGC-Innovative PG programmes No Any other (Specify) No
UGC-COP Programmes No
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
04 2.1 No. of Teachers 03 2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students 03
2.4 No. of Management representatives 00
2.5 No. of Alumni 0 3
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Community representatives
2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists 02
2.8 No. of other External Experts 02
2.9 Total No. of members 22
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held 0 4
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders Total No. 9 Faculty 03
Non-Teaching Staff 02 Students 0 1 Alumni 01 Others 01
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year Yes √ No
If yes, mention the amount 40000
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. 03 International - National - State - Institution Level 03
• Quality Environment & learning in the contest of quality (ii) Themes education.
• Curricular aspects.
• Preparation for Examination
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
1. IQAC has to work continuously for collecting and collating qualitative and quantitative data from every departments and unit of the College.
2. Every Faculty and Department shall have a Quality Cell for continuously updating information and supplying the same to IQAC
3. Motivating the staff to participate in seminars, Conferences, workshops, publish Articles in Journals, apply for minor research projects.
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4. Motivating students to participate in seminars, Conferences, workshops, various cultural activities, games and sports, articles published in college magazine.
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
Maintenance of Building Repairing and Repaired and painting the Classrooms Painting
Redesigning of college website College website is upgraded with photos
Facilities to Departments Computer lab is upgraded.
To conduct orientation programmes for Programmes conducted as planned. students fresher students
Special lecture programme and Education Tour Conducted Special Lecture Programme was by Dept. of History organized by Dept. of History on 04/09/2013,23/01/2014 and 06/02/2014
Special lecture programme by Dept. of Conducted Special Lecture Programme on Commerce Career Guidance on 23/08/2013.
Special lecture programme by Dept. of Conducted Class Room Seminar on Human Economics Reources Development 08.09.2013
Organised Quiz Competition on Capital Formation and Economic Development on 16.08.2013
To enhance the learning process through Teachers are motivated to take up research and research activities and presentation of research present papers. Publications were also made by papers by teachers and students at National and the staff members in journals books and Inter National Seminars conference proceedings.
To enhance participation of the students in Student council members are motivated by the extracurricular and sports activities Union Advisors, Class Mentors, Tutors for active involvement in the various activities organised by the college. The achievements are announced, certificates and trophies are displayed. Report of the activities published in the news papers and photos are put up on the
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notice board. Students are encouraged to participating inter-collegiate competitions which are coordinated by the programme officers. Financial support, coaching and refreshments are arranged for the sports students.
Free computer course Offered Free Computer courses to students with collaboration IICT Computer center Kushalnagar.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No √ - - - Management Syndicate Any other body IQAC Committee
The necessary changes were made as per the suggestions given by the IQAC
committee.
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Part – B Criterion – I 1. Curricular Aspects
1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Number of Number of value Number of Number of Level of the programmes added / Career existing self-financing Programme added during the Oriented Programmes programmes year programmes PhD - - - - PG M A in - - - Sociology UG B.A, B.Com, - - - B.B.M PG Diploma - - - - Advanced Diploma - - - - Diploma - - - - Certificate - - - - Others - - - - Total 04 - - -
Interdisciplinary - - - - Innovative - - - -
1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum:
CBCS YES
Core NO
Elective option YES
Open options NO
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
Pattern Number of programmes Semester Four
Trimester -
Annual -
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1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* (On all aspects)
Alumni √
Parents √
Employers - Students √
Mode of feedback :
Online ---
Manual √
Co-operating schools (for PEI)
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient Aspects.
The syllabus is revised by the Board of studies of the University once in 3 years. Many of
the faculty are members of BOS.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
NIL
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Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others 2.1 Total No. of permanent faculty: 14 11 03 - -
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.: 02
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions Recruited (R) Asst. Associate Professors Others Total Professors Professors and Vacant (V) during the year R V R V R V R V R V - 05 ------
2.4 No. of Guest/ Visiting faculty/ Temporary faculty: 30
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended 01 04 04
Seminars/Presented papers - - 02
WorkshopsResource Persons - - -
2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning: 05 1) Admission is strictly on merit basis. Rules & regulations, seat reservation policy of affiliated University and government are maintained. All information is properly communicated in the notice board of the college.
2) Audio-visual aided seminars and presentations were conducted for students. Students were involved in organising in room seminars and presenting papers.
3) To teach the students in a more illustrative and understandable way, teachers are using laptops, LCD projector in the class room.
4) All departments hold two exams. (Midterm & Test), Result published with in 15/20 days. Some department hold class test, the Evaluative papers are shown to students as per demands, and discuss the shortcoming of their answers scripts.
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2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days 183 during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by As per Mangalore the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding, University guidelines. Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study As Faculty Curriculum Development workshop
01 02 01
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students 75%
2.11 Course/Programme wise distribution of pass percentage:
Division Title of the Total no. of
Programme students appeared Distinction % I % II % III % Pass % A Passed BA 193 141 3.1% 15.5% 26.94% 27.51% 73.05%
B.Com 105 77 1% 17.14% 14.28% 40.58% 73%
B.B.M 26 05 NIL 1% 7% 9.7% 17.85%
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes: IQAC encourages teachers to take up projects, Conferences, seminars and workshops. In addition to this IQAC also encourages student to participate in seminars, competitions at University and State Levels.
2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development:
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Number of faculty Faculty / Staff Development Programmes benefitted
Refresher courses 03
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme -
HRD programmes -
Orientation programmes -
Faculty exchange programme -
Staff training conducted by the university -
Staff training conducted by other institutions -
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. 03
Others NIL
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 06 - - 03
Technical Staff - - - -
Criterion – III
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3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
IQAC encourages staff and students to promote research work. A research form and Innovative club organize programmes related to research.
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 - - - -
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs - - - -
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others Peer Review Journals - - - Non-Peer Review Journals - - -
e-Journals - - - Conference proceedings - - -
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range NIL Average NIL h-index NIL Nos. in SCOPUS NIL
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other Organisations
Duration Name of the Total grant Received Nature of the Project Year funding Agency sanctioned Major projects Minor Projects Interdisciplinary Projects Industry sponsored Projects sponsored by the
University/ College Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University) Any other(Specify) Total
3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. - Chapters in Edited Books --
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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 - DBT Star Scheme -
INSPIRE - CE - Any Other (specify) Government
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy ---
3.11 No. of Level International National State University College conferences organized by the Number 00 - - - -
Institution Sponsoring Local bodies - - - - agencies
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons 0
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year 01
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs:
From Funding agency - From Management of University/College -
Total -
Type of Patent Number Applied - National Granted -
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3.16 No. of patents received this year Applied - International Granted -
Applied - Commercialised 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 ------
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution - who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them -
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 04 State level 01 National level International level 01 -
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:
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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 01
NCC - NSS 02 Any other 01 3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
➢ One-day workshop on Health Issues and Aids Awareness – International Youth Day ➢ Self Employment opportunities for the parents and students of the College. ➢ Swatchh Bharath Abhiyana ➢ Fire and Safety demonstration ➢ Blood Donation ➢ Environmental awareness programme ➢ Health awareness, literacy programme ➢ Tree plantation, voter awareness.
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Criterion – IV 4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources 4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities: Facilities 21.604 Existing Newly created Source of Total Fund Campus area Benefit acres 13604 20 acres - - 20 Class rooms 13 - - 13
Laboratories(Computer Lab) 01 - - 01
Seminar Halls 1 - - 1
No. of important equipments purchased - - - - (≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year. Value of the equipment purchased during - - - - the year (Rs. in Lakhs) Others - - - -
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
Administrative work is computerised. Library is partially computerised.
4.3 Library services: The Following subject’s books are available in our college library Sl. No List of Subjects Grants Total Books 1 Languages General SC/ST UGC a Kannada 472 404 181 1057 b English 213 274 232 719 c Hindi 152 152 114 418 2 Arts a History 887 1118 817 2822 b Economics 989 1296 961 3246 c Political science 795 1444 1011 3250 d Sociology 675 923 634 2232 3 Commerce and Business 1586 2661 1616 5863 Management 4 Others a Dictionaries b Encyclopaedia c Competitive d General Books 158 106 88 352 Total Books 5927 8378 5654 19959 Total & No & Titles: 2042
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4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total Computer Browsing Computer Depart- Internet Office Others Computers Labs Centres Centres ments Existing 80 01 Yes Lab 01 01 07 Stock Book Added ------Total 80 01 01 01 01 01 07 -
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology Up gradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
1) Expansion of E-Technology has enhanced the use of Computer in teaching Learning evaluation and research. 2) Students are encouraged to make Power Point Presentations of their class seminars and Project work.
3) Internet browsing is available for teachers and students. 4) Development of E-resource by the departments for teaching and learning purpose.
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs:
i) ICT -
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities -
- iii) Equipments
iv) Others -
Total : -
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Criterion – V 5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
➢ Student- centric activities planned and executed. ➢ Personal attention to students through tutorials and the counselling cell ➢ Rules and regulations of the college, activities for the academic year, internal exam dates conveyed through the college calendar ➢ ‘Talents search’ (Fresher’s day) Programme conducted to discover hidden talents. ➢ Creative writing skills nurtured through wall magazines and college magazine. ➢ Necessary steps taken to distribute various scholarships. ➢ Sports students encouraged by giving fee concession/ sports uniform, refreshments and coaching. ➢ Tutorial classes were held as special supports provided to the average and slow learners. ➢ The college library and Information centre. ➢ Departments/Associations conduct various activities for student progression.
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5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
➢ The college invites the alumnae for various activities and thereby keeps track of their progress and present status ➢ Internal exams, assignments, In room Seminars, semester exams, Quiz, class tests were also initiated for tracking the progression. ➢ Student council activities, inter-class and inter-collegiate programmes are organized to enhance their competencies. ➢ Slow learners are monitored and extra coaching classes. ➢ Reference books and necessary guidance given to motivate advanced learners. ➢ The college development committee and the Principal look after the entire process and give appropriate suggestion for the betterment of academic atmosphere
5.3 (a) Total Number of students UG PG Ph. D. Others 861 - - -
(b) No. of students outside the state NIL
(c) No. of international students NIL No % No % Men - -- Women - -
Last Year 2012-13 This Year 2013-14 TOT TOT Genera SC ST OBC Total General SC ST OBC Total AL AL l M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F 873 4 2 93 68 36 22 293 283 426 375 801 11 4 94 84 27 29 309 315 441 432
4% e) Demand ratio Dropout % 4%
Programme No. of Application No. of students admitted Demand Ratio BA 466 453 1:1.2 B.Com 292 286 1:1.6 BBM 138 128 1:1 MA 6 6 1:1
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any) No. of students beneficiaries ➢ Reference Books to help students to prepare for competitive exams available in the library
➢ Career guidance cell & HR professional of corporate give necessary career exposure.
➢ Valuable insights are also contributed by the faculty members and necessary assistance is also provided towards the cause.
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
➢ The career Guidance and Placement Cell arranges programmes to train the students to enhance their employability skills ➢ Efficient resource persons invited to create awareness on various job opportunities available in the market ➢ Personality development, leadership training and public speaking programmes are conducted to improve communicative skills. ➢ Apart from class room teaching the commitment of the teachers towards imparting proper guidance on the scope of job oriented higher education and courses are made available to them.
No. of students benefitted 50
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus Number of Number of Students Number of Number of Students Placed Organizations Participated Students Placed Visited - - - -
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5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
➢ Breast Feeding awareness programme organized by the NSS in collaboration with the Rotary club, Kushalnagar.
➢ Women empowerment activities needed for self employment and financial security of the students organized by the Women’s cell and outreach Cell of the College.
➢ Screening of movies and report writing on general issues by the Media Club.
➢ Gender equality and gender inclusion is fostered through their gender responsive governance roles.
➢ Guest Lecture and interactive session on gender sensitization arranged by Dept.
of Sociology, Women’s Cell and other related departments.
5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level 20 National level - International level -
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
10 - -
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events Sports : State/ University level National level International level 10 - -
Cultural: State/ University level 05 National level - International level -
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of Amount students Financial support from institution - -
Financial support from government - -
Financial support from other sources - -
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Number of students who received - - International/ National recognitions
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 04
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: NIL
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
Govt.First Grade College Kushalnagar was established in 1980. The college has already crossed 34 years and stands tall like an un questionable readily. The college now has glorious present and a fabulous future. College is ahead with its sole objective of providing quality education to all irrespective of caste, creed and religion economic stands or physical health. To fulfil the objective developmental programmes have been initiated keeping in tune with the changing requirements of education.
VISION “ Imparting higher education to the under privileged section of students and the region at an affordable cost.” MISSION
➢ To make the students to participate in t Society
➢ To participate in the advancement of the Knowledge. ➢ To promote the professional and personal growth
of students and staff.
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6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
YES,
The College ensure a system of participative where by flow of information’s and decision making process are systematised. Feedback and suggestion from various stakeholders have been fully completed under the dynamic leadership of the principal.
At the operational land the leads of the various departments ensure collaboration with the other member, in reciting curricular, co-curricular and extra- curricular activities. Request meetings and informal deliberations at various levels, helps to received and
provide add on course to meet social demands as well as global requirement
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
➢ Preparation of study materials and question banks
➢ Faculty development programmes conducted to improve teacher competence
➢ Add-on and certificate courses in addition to the regular courses
➢ Seminars, workshops, BOE, BOS attended by teachers
➢ Group Discussions, student paper presentations, projects, assignments, creative
writing encouraged.
➢ Additional skill based training is given to students for placement
➢ The staff members are allowed to undergo orientation & refresher courses organised by the academic staff college of various university and for non-teaching staff training is
given in office management and automation by experts.
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6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
➢ Academic calendar is prepared in the beginning of every academic year.
➢ For each year teaching plans are prepared by the teacher based on the subject allotment.
➢ skill development ➢ Paper presentations in classes, workshops, seminars are organised by the departments.
➢ Survey, opinion polls, industrial visit and field work enhanced the Teaching and Learning exposure. ➢ Peer learning is encouraged. ➢ Remedial teaching for the slow learners.
➢ The Internal tests are conducted to evaluate the students’ performance.
➢ Schedule of the tests are incorporated in the academic calendars. ➢ The teachers of most of the department use ICT in the class room in addition to the black and
Green board. Model question papers, question bank, reference books are issued to the students from the Departments.
6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
➢ Internal exams, tests conducted every semester in the college
➢ Seminars/Assignments taken into consideration for Internal Assessment
➢ Semester exams by the University as per the university regulations.
➢ Participation of the faculty members in the Central evaluation
➢ Examinations reforms committee scrutinizes the examination process.
➢ Staff meetings conducted to evaluate the overall subject-wise performance of the students.
➢ Remedial classes, Tutorial classes and counselling classes are held to improve the student performance.
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6.3.4 Research and Development
Staff and students encouraged to take up Minor Research, present papers in Seminars and conferences at National and International level.
➢ The college has allotted funds for each department for purchase of more books and
journals.
➢ Students gained research exposure through project work and paper presentations.
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
➢ LCD projectors are provided in all class rooms to enhance teaching learning.
➢ Library orientation to students ➢ Direct access to books and journals
➢ Book-bank facility to the economically backward students ➢ Internet facility to staff and students at a nominal rate ➢ Display of new arrivals- Books, Journals, Magazines
➢ Staff members present papers in conferences. Papers are published in refereed/Non refereed Journals/ Books. ➢ Every year the investment for library resources is enhanced. ➢ Student-specific remedial library is in place.
➢ Partially Library Automated.
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
➢ The HRD Cell organizes faculty development programmes on various aspects related to quality improvement in teaching and administration
6.3.7➢ Each Faculty Department and Staff organises recruitment Guest Lectures for the students on the topics related to an array of themes reflecting on National Development and Global competencies among students
➢ Research culture is ingrained in the system to instil quest for excellence among faculty and the students.
➢ Professionalism is given due priority
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6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
➢ Industry – Academia interaction is fostered through industrial visits, projects, workshops, seminars, reports, guest lectures.
➢ Collaborations with Hospitals and Media Network
➢ Leadership training, skill building strategies, placement drives, career guidance activities are also furthered through Industry collaborations.
6.3.9 Admission of Students :
➢ The college has an admission committee which looks into the process of admission – the college ensures transparency in the admission process. Publicity is given through media channels and college website.
➢ As the college is an Govt. Institution, admission of students is done as per the Government norms
➢ The college gives admission to all students on a non-discriminatory basis, with due regard to the supplementary candidates
6.4 Welfare schemes for:
Teaching Family welfare insurance, PF,GIS Non teaching E.S.I Scheme / Provident Fund Students Scholarships – Karnataka Student Welfare Fund Minority Commission SC/ST Commission OBC Commission Free Health Facility for Local Hospital
Rs. 8,85,300/- GPF 6.5 Total corpus fund generated Rs.39,600 - GIS
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6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes 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 Nil Yes IQAC Administrative Yes Nil Yes Govt
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes Yes No No -
For PG Programmes Yes No No No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
➢ Mangalore University Examination Process has been computerized.
➢ Candidate list, Internal Assessment Marks and Indent for Question
Papers are sent online
➢ Computerized coding of answer scripts is also in place.
6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
➢ The Vice Chancellor calls for the Principals meetings before implementing major decisions applicable to the colleges
➢ Administrative and academic guidance provided to the colleges when required.
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6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
➢ Annual General Body Meeting of Alumni Association was held Every Year.
Nearly 100 members attended the meeting. Annual reports and audited
financial statements of Alumni Association were submitted.
➢ Economically backward students with good academic background were
felicitated and awarded scholarships. ➢ Volley ball matches between Staff and students and Inter-class throw ball matches were organized
➢ Organised Picnic for the Teaching and Administrative Staff ➢ Financial support to poor students in the form of Scholarship
➢ Participated in the Annual NSS Camp and conducted traditional games.
➢ The college has an alumni association which takes initiatives in different kinds of
academic and social activities for the holistic development of the college. The members of the alumni who have excelled in various fields visit the college and share their expertise as and when required.
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
➢ Parent teacher meetings held to communicate the performance of their wards.
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
➢ HRM related guidance
➢ Welfare programmes for their progression
➢ Enhancement of infrastructure facilities and the financial capabilities.
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6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
➢ Environment club organizes activities to sensitise students on environment conservation
➢ Campus cleaning by NSS/Ranger/Red cross and members of the environment club
➢ Restricted use of Plastic in the campus
➢ Well maintained garden.
➢ Attention given to sanitation.
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.
➢ To reduce the dropout rates of students, their Parents were contacted, counselled and
convinced.
➢ Continued the regular best practices adopted by the Institution during the 2nd cycle of the NAAC.
➢ Enhanced students’ Participation in all the departmental and inter-collegiate activities
➢ Participation of all teachers and students in Outreach activities and extension programmes.
➢ Innovative practices in teaching learning.
➢ Research Activities encouraged in teachers and students.
➢ Collaborative efforts with the university and the Government for academic and cultural activities.
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7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the beginning of the year
➢ Orientation programmes conducted for teachers and students. ➢ Remedial, tutorial and counselling classes conducted.
➢ College website updated with the new format of the AQAR. ➢ Quality of learning enhanced through certificate/Add-on courses, guest lectures, class seminars and the use of ICT. ➢ Remedial classes were conducted to help the slow learners to improve their academic performance.
➢ A special room was allotted for the server and IT equipment. New books and reference books are purchased for the library by each department.
➢ New furniture and other amenities were also increased. ➢ Renovation of audio-visual room, two wheeler parking area have added value to the infrastructure facilities.
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution
➢ Important achievements announced and appreciated during the assembly.
➢ Special concern to the deserving students in terms of financial aid. ➢ Promotion of research interest in all faculty and students.
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
➢ Students of NSS, Rangers and Environment Club participated in Campus cleaning activities
➢ Cleanliness drive at Tagore Park and K.S.R.T.C Bus stand
➢ Saplings were planted during the annual NSS camp at Dodda Athuru camp site. ➢ projects by members of the environment club with the theme “best out of waste
and eco friendly Programmes on Hygiene, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, vermin - culture, prevention of pollution and its effects, wealth from waste, campus cleaning, maintenance of garden and restricted use of plastics.
➢ The institution always emphasises on the necessity of keeping the campus totally pollution free and clean. In order to achieve this the students are inspired to take part in afforestation programmes.
➢ Students are enlightened to keep the campus litter free.
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7.5 Whether environmental audit was conducted? Yes - No NO
7.6 Any other relevant information the institution wishes to add.
IQAC supervises the academic activities.
The IQAC spearheads curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular and all the quality enhancement activities.
8. Plans of institution for next year
➢ To Plan for second phase of work on Construction of new building
➢ To advise the faulted to increase this participation in research oriented activates and organize students seminar, quiz, contents educational tour.
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Annexure I
Abbreviations:
CAS - Career Advanced Scheme
CAT - Common Admission Test
CBCS - Choice Based Credit System
CE - Centre for Excellence
COP - Career Oriented Programme
CPE - College with Potential for Excellence
DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test
NET - National Eligibility Test
PEI - Physical Education Institution
SAP - Special Assistance Programme
SF - Self Financing
SLET - State Level Eligibility Test
TEI - Teacher Education Institution
UPE - University with Potential Excellence
UPSC - Union Public Service Commission
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