Self Study Report

1 | Chitkara University. HP - 5600 Sr.No. Particulars Page No 1 Covering Letter from the Head of the Institution 03 2 Executive Summary of the Institution 04-08 3 Profile of the Institution 09-19 4 Criteria Wise Analytical Report 20-243 5 Inputs from each Department - Evaluative Report of the 244-350 Department 6 Declaration by the Head of Institution 352 7 List of Annexures 354 2 | Chitkara University. HP 3 | Chitkara University. HP Executive Summary Chitkara University is a State Private University which was established in the Year 2008 based on an Act passed by the Legislature of Himachal Pradesh. The Campus is spread over approximately 17 acres with a built up area of about 32,330.26 sq.mts. Located about 30 Km north of Chandigarh, the University provides state-of-the-art facilities and ambience for a conducive learning environment. Chitkara University has been founded by a family of academicians. Consequently, our ethos is geared towards development of society by providing high quality education. Our vision is to contribute in building a knowledge society through innovation and academic excellence. Our mission is to be amongst the top 10 private universities in the country by the Year 2020. We hold a strong commitment to high standards in all aspects of our educational activities, learning outcomes and support services and also seek to continuously strengthen the overall effectiveness of our operations. We embrace and promote diversity in our policies and practices. Our faculty strives to prepare our learners to work successfully and to compete in an increasingly dynamic and diverse society. We are committed to create a learning environment by welcoming all stakeholders who bring assorted but distinct ideas, values, backgrounds and beliefs to the learning and work culture. The University has 4 | Chitkara University. HP worked out a perspective plan and is working according to it. Instead of going in for rapid expansion we rely more on quality and have put a cap on numbers. Our curriculum is based on a learning centric approach commensurate with our vision and mission. Accordingly, we have identified certain values that are reflected in our graduate attributes. Thus, our charter provides directions to the faculty and staff to ensure all round development of our students. Our strong linkages with industry are reflected in our contemporary curricula that lays emphasis on academics as well as co-curricular activities. Use of technology finds its deserved place in our teaching-learning processes. We respect the guidelines provided by various regulatory bodies. Innovation and research form the hallmarks of our guiding philosophy while working out various processes. Industry has reposed faith in our system that is reflected in an excellent record of student placements. Our students have won laurels at national level in various professional activities. Inculcating entrepreneurial skills is given its due importance and the University has established its incubation centre. We recognize that in a shrinking globe students have to possess skills to work in an international environment. Thus, we have gone in for collaboration with a large number of reputed foreign universities that encompass articulation arrangements, student and faculty exchanges and research collaborations as the main stay of such joint ventures. We continually seek feedback from all our stakeholders, analyse it and take action wherever required. We are conscious of the need to adopt various measures for quality assurance and have taken suitable measures in that direction. Transparency in all our operations, emphasis on an honest and sincere approach, has gained us respect and we are the preferred choice of the faculty and students in northern India. Our teaching-learning processes that encompass project based learning have helped us in achieving our goal of active and higher order learning. We have identified learning outcomes for all our programmes and that is reflected in the quality of our students. Innovation and rigorous evaluation processes provide us and the students with suitable feedback to institute remedial measures for further improvements. Students and faculty are involved in different facets of our operations to bring in a feeling of ownership in different policies that are promulgated. Research has been accorded its due importance despite the University being still in its stage of infancy. Faculty members have been able to obtain grants from various funding agencies. The University has established three research centres to give a boost to research activities. A number of reputed companies have sponsored laboratories that have been set 5 | Chitkara University. HP up in the campus and facilitate research. A modest beginning has been made towards providing consultancy services to the industry. The University takes pride in its extension activities related to its Institutional Social Responsibility. The students and faculty have participated enthusiastically to serve the community in the neighbourhood of the campus that has instilled good moral values and a sense of responsible citizenship among the students. The faculty takes on the role of mentors to the students and act as their friends, philosophers and guides, thus, providing the much needed emotional support in this fast moving and competitive world. The infrastructure and student support services of the University have established bench marks in the region that are worth emulating. The Management has provided active support to the University to ensure that the faculty and students get the best possible facilities. Optimal utilization of the resources is the guiding principle in all our operations and processes. Faculty empowerment strategies formulated by the University have instilled a sense of belonging and an urge for lifelong learning among the faculty. A SWOC analysis of the University is outlined below:- Strengths Qualified, committed and motivated faculty members Excellent ambience with state-of-the-art equipment in a sprawling campus. Pro-active approach of learning-by-doing. Emphases on higher order learning. Good research culture having linkages with R&D organizations. Well established library with online access to journals and learning resources. Excellent campus placement record. Excellent infrastructure with Campus-Wide-Networking through ERP solution (provided by Chalkpad) and wi-fi connectivity to the hostels. Well placed alumni in reputed industries and academic institutions across the globe. Increased availability of resources from advanced research labs. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with industry, R&D centres and foreign universities. Centre for English Language Training (CELT) rendering services to students of rural background and the community at large. Established Industry-Academia Interface enabling interaction between the Institute and Industry. 6 | Chitkara University. HP Research oriented faculty members who have submitted research project proposals to various funding agencies like DST. Faculties are having research publications in international and national journals. Students are encouraged to pursue innovative projects. Seed money to students for entrepreneurial activities and to faculty to formulate research proposals. Ample opportunity for the students to participate and organise co-curricular activities. Award of scholarships to meritorious students. Weaknesses Shortage of senior and experienced faculty. Limited financial support from funding agencies. Lack of good quality research scholars for doctoral programmes. University is located in a rural area, where the connectivity is limited. There is lack of essential amenities like good schools, shopping complex etc., which is discouraging for the faculty to stay on campus. Opportunities Faculty Development Programmes and other measures to enhance the skills and qualifications of the faculty. Availability of industry base in surrounding areas, implying scope for collaboration in respect of staff exchange, student internships, joint consultancy and projects. Establishment of Incubation Centre. Improving quality of instruction by supplementing with e-learning. Institutionalizing services to community by making use of technology. Transforming research & development into patentable products. Utilizing strong alumni network in Institution building. Starting industry specific PG programmes. Availability of abundant space for horizontal expansion. Challenges Grooming the faculty to switch over from a teacher and examination centric approach to a learning centric approach. Generating adequate funds for research activities. 7 | Chitkara University. HP Competition with the vast number of Universities/Colleges which have come up in the recent years. Slow down of economy resulting in lesser employment opportunities in infrastructure sector. The University was established in the Year 2008 and in a short span of time it has created a niche for itself in the academic fraternity in northern India. We are sanguine that our current policies, dedication towards providing good wholesome education and thrust on research activities will go a long way in attaining our mission. 8 | Chitkara University. HP PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY 1. Name and Address of the University: Name: Chitkara University Address: Atal Shiksha Kunj, Atal Nagar, Barotiwala, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh City: Barotiwala Pin: 174103 State: Himachal Pradesh Website: www.chitkarauniversitAtal Shikshay.edu.in Kunj, Atal Nagar,

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