Annual Report 2016-17 The college began in the year 1993 with a strength of 230 students. With the growth of the college over the years we have a strength of 813 students at present. There are 6 U.G courses namely, B.A.,B.Com.,B.SC., B.C.A., B.SW., and B.B.M and 6 P.G courses that is, M.Com., M.SW., M.A(Kan), M.A(Eco), M.A(Soc) and M.A(Eng). It is interesting to note that among the Govt.Colleges affiliated to Mangalore University our college was the first one to introduce P.G. Courses.

Teaching and Non-Teaching staff: There are 26 permanent teachers and 68 guest lecturers in the college. HOD of English Department Prof.Prasad Rao M and HOD of History Department Prof.Suresh Rai K. have reported to the college after the completion of their Ph.D. studies under UGC- Faculty Improvement Programme. HOD of Political Science Department Prof.B. Jagadish Rao has been deputed as Principal of Dr G. Shankar Govt.Women’s First Grade College, Ajjarakadu, Udupi. HOD of Kannada Department Dr. Gananatha Shetty is deputed as state Liaison Officer for NSS Cell, Karnataka. In the college office there are 5 permanent staff, 5 are appointed by the CDC and 2 staff members appointed on contract basis. Distance Education Information Centre Prof.Chandrakant Bhat is working as Public Relation Officer to the University Information Centre. Dr. Duggappa Kajekar is serving as the Coordinator for Distance Education, Regional Study Center Udupi. Ms. Sandhya is serving as the office assistant.

Results The passed out batches 0f 2015 – 16 has recorded the following results. An average result of 88.6% in the academic year 2015-16. B. Sc final secured 85%, B. A 88%,B.Com 70%,B.SW 100% and BCA 100%.In the post graduate departments M.A(Eng.) secured 100%, M.A(Kan) 100%, M.A(Eco) 100%, M.A(Soc) 100%, M.SW. 100%, and M.Com. 100%. Ms. Shruthi and Ms. Divya of M. Com department have bagged the second and fifth rank in the Mangalore University examinations, thereby raising the fame of the institution. Library books We have a central library as well as separate libraries for P.G. departments. There are 37,883 books and around 40 international, national, state and regional journals. During the year 3256 books were purchased. Scholarships 216 students were provided with scholarships totaling to Rs.7,84,279 in the year 2016-17. Sanchi Honnamma and Sir C.V. Raman scholarships of Rs. 13,000 were distributed to 5 students. Around 365 students who have applied for scholarships in the academic year are awaiting the scholarship.

Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship 8 students from U.G as well as P.G departments have been sanctioned an amount of Rs.4 lakhs in the form of loan scholarship and have renewed it. Mr. James Vijay D’Souza of final year B. An and Mr. Ashwath G Shetty of final year B. Com received the Geetha Dayanand Shetty endowment scholarship. Grants Our college has received a total grant of Rs.4,05,800. Rs. 25,000 has been utilized by IQAC, Rs.1,00,000 by Science department and the remaining amount of Rs.2,80,800 has been used for different purposes. An amount of Rs.2 crores has been sanctioned under RUSA.Rs 65 lakhs have been released for converting the classrooms into smart classes in order to have online attendance, internet based learning and overall development of the students.

Parent-Teacher Association The Parent-Teacher Association is functioning under the leadership of HOD of Commerce Prof.Mahesh Rao. The annual meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held on 27-01- 2017.The office bearers elected for the were Sri.Shekhar Baikady as president, Smt.Dayashini as vice-president, Sri S. Anand Mogaveera as joint secretary. Sri Pramod Madhwaraj minister in charge is the honorary president of the association.

Co-Curricular activities The Credit Based Semester System adopted by Mangalore University gives weightage to co- curricular activities. Hence, the college has set up 44 different committees to coordinate the co- Curricular activities of the students. The student welfare council office bearers were elected unanimously. From U.G section Mr. Ganesh M(Final B.Com) and from the P.G. section Mr.Suhas Shetty(Final M.A Eng.) were elected as presidents, vice-presidents were Mr.Punith Raj (Final M.Com) and Mr.Abhilash N.K(Final B.A),secretaries were Mr.B.A.Sivakumar(Final M.A Kan)and Mr.Nishant Shetty(Final B.C.A).Joint secretaries were Ms.Rashmitha (Final M.A Soc) Mr.Ganesh Raj(Final M.A Eco)Ms.Savitha(Final BSW) and Mr.Vivek Shetty(Final B.Sc).Political Science HOD Prof.Manjunath and Dr.Venkatesh H.K of Kannada Department are the coordinators of the student welfare council.The inauguration of the student welfare council was held on 16/09/2016 in the gram panchayat hall. Honorable minister in charge of the district Shri Pramod Madhwaraj inaugurated the function and also released the college magazine SUDARSHANA. Principal of Poornaprajna College, Udupi Shri Jagadish Shetty was the chief speaker. On 19-11-2016 the “National Integration Week” was inaugurated in the college. Prof.Suresh Rai K addressed the students. On 17/8/2016 orientation program was organized for first year P. G students. Prof.Sripathi Kalluraya Finance Officer of Mangalore University was the chief guest.” On 26-11-2016 Minorities Welfare Day was celebrated.Mr. Dayananda P, Extension Officer of Udupi taluk Minorities and Backward Community spoke on the occasion. Women’s day and Environment Protection Day was also organized on the same day. Udupi First Division Additional Court’s Assistant Public Prosecutor Ms. Mumtaz addressed the students on the occasion. Students of both U.G and P.G have benefitted from talks given by various resource persons during various programmes organized in the college. Cultural Association Prof. Prasad Rao Head of the department of English and Prof.Geeta N are the coordinating the cultural activities of P.G and U.G departments respectively. Mr. Santosh (Final B. SW) and Ms. Deepa (Final B.com) are the cultural secretaries from U. G departments and Ms. Darshini M. G (Final M. SW) and Ms. Apoorva Nambiar (Final M. Com) are the cultural secretaries from P.G departments. Talents Day programme was held on 16th and 17th of September,2016. ZEE TV SARIGAMAPA Little Champ Master Gagan Goankar inaugurated the function. I am pleased to place before you the achievements of our students who have won many prizes in the inter college cultural competitions this year Ms. Vijetha Shetty has participated and won prizes in the following events. . 2nd prize in District Level Essay Competition organized by Prasad Netralaya on 24/08/2016 . 1st prize in Essay Competition held on 27/07/2016 and Elocution Competition held on 17/11/2016 conducted by Karavali Writer’s Forum. . 1st place in extempore speech held on 18/11/2016 in Udupi. . 4th place in Elocution Competition held on 07/01/2017 conducted by Milagres College, Kallianpur. . 2nd place in Elocution Competition held at Kodavoor. . 1st place in Elocution Competition held at M.G.M College, Udupi. . 1st place in District Level Elocution Competition on the theme Importance of Elections organized by Red Cross Wing and Sports Department, Udupi. . Ms. Vijetha Shetty was the president of Students seminar in the programme TULUMINADANA organized by Karnataka Tulu Koota(R) on 15/10/2016. . She has been awarded the Dr. Shivaram Karanth award carrying a cash prize of Rs. 3,000/- for her multifaceted talents by YUVACHAITANYA cultural association, Karkala on 01/01/2016. . She also received KARNATAKA RATNA award on 11/02/2017 in Akhila Karnataka Beladingala Sahitya Sammelana.  Suhas Shetty from II M.A(English) and Santosh from I M.A(Kan) bagged the first and third place respectively on 21/09/2016 in the Tulu Yuva Prathibha Sammelana held at Milagres College, Kallianpur. In the Yuva Chaitanya Cultural Fest held at Karkal on 01/10/2016 our college team won the prize moreover, Mr. Suhas Shetty from II M.A(English) won the prize for Best Master of Ceremony.  Our college cultural team won the third place in TULUMINADINA held at M.G.M College and in District Level Essay Competition on 24/08/16.  Shilpa Shetty (II BSW) won the second place in the Youth Festival Elocution Competition on 15/01/2017 held at Udupi and participated in Elocution Competition held at MGM College.  Vikas (I M. Com) won the third place in the Tulu Quiz Competition held at Milagres College, Kallianpur. All the winners of talents day competitions held in the college will be awarded prizes during this function. Career guidance cell/Placement Cell The Placement Cell of our college is functioning under the leadership of Prof.Murali K HOD Dept. of Mathematics. Our students have benefited from many Udyog Mela’s and Campus Selections’ in many places.5 students from B.Sc. and BCA and 3 students from B.Com have been selected by different companies.18 students were selected in the campus selection organized in our college by ICICI Bank.42 students from M.Com, 16 students from M.SW ,2 students from MA(Sociology),4 students from MA(Kan),6 students from MA(Eng),12 students from MA(Eco)of the academic year 2015-16 have already been placed in various companies.A special training was organized for the Final year students in “Resume Writing and Facing Interview”. NSS and Youth Red Cross There are two NSS wings functioning in the college headed by Prof.Raviraj S and Prof.Manjunatha as the NSS officers. I would like to appreciate the services of Prof.Mahesh K, Dept. Of History who has served as NSS Officer till 10/11/2016.Prof.Basavaraj U of Comp. Science department is coordinating the activities of Youth Red Cross of our college. Both NSS and Youth Red Cross wings have organized many activities. Some of the prominent activities were Road Safety Week, Geneva Rally, Cleanliness Drive, Tiranga Yatre, Financial Literacy Campaign, Blood Donation Camp, International Yoga Day, Health Awareness Programme, Quiz Competition on account World Population Day, Personality Development Programme, Adoption of Gram Panchayaths and cleanliness, Campus cleanliness drive, Vanamahotsava, Value Awareness Programme.

The Annual special camp was held at Gundi Bail Higher Primary School from 08-12-2016 to 14-12-2016. It was inaugurated by Sri Ramesh R K member of Udupi Muncipalilty.The chief guests present at the occasion were Entrepreneur Sri Radhakrishna Shetty President of Multi -purpose co -operative Society, Udupi and Smt.Malathi R Tantry, Headmistress Gundibail Higher Primary School.100 students participated at the camp .National Youth Week was celebrated on account of Swami Vivekananda Jayanthi and various competitions were conducted in the college from 12-01-2017 to 19-01-2017.Prakash K from II BA has represented State Level Republic Day parade during this academic thereby bringing fame to the college.On 21-01-2017 a special lecture cum workshop was organized for U.G students on “First Aid and Negative Effects of Substance abuse”.Dr.Ramachandra Kamath,Treasurer,Indian Red Cross Organisation,Udupi demonstrated how first aid is administered and created awareness about the dangers of drugs. Sports activities Under the able leadership and guidance of our Physical director Mr. Ramachandra Patkar we have organized various University level sports championships since the past six years. He has been coaching several students and they have participated in various sports events. on 6th,7th and 8th October,2016 a mega sports championship was organized by our college in District Stadium, Ajjarkad, Udupi wherein 1000 U.G students,250 differently abled students,150 judges and 100 volunteers participated. The recent Olympics and national level award winners also have participated in these events. The annual sports meet of our college was held on 08/02/2017.Dy S.P. Kumarswami inaugurated the Spots meet. Mr. Ganesh Sherigar President of Target Friends, Malpe was the chief guest. All the students participated in the March Past and the sports events. Four students of our college have participated in national level sports championships. Mr. Manish Laxman of II B. Com has won the first place in State Level Javelin throw and second place in south India. Jeevan Kumar of Final B. Com has won the first place in Mangalore University Body Building competition and has also participated in Body Building competition held at Chandigarh University, Punjab. Mr. Rohit has won the second place in State Level 200 meters running race, thereby claiming second position in south India. He has also participated in the State Olympics Championship. He has also represented Mangalore University in All India Inter University Sports Championship held at Anna University, Tamilnadu. Mr. Sharath Kumar of II B. Com has won the second place in State Level Karate Competition. Mr. Sugan V has won the gold medal in National Level Karate Competition. I congratulate all the participants and winners who have increased the fame of our institution. The college Kabbadi team has won the second place in Udupi Zone Kabbadi championship of Mangalore University, second place in Dussera Kabbadi of Mysore zone and many more prizes in district level and state level Kabbadi championships. In the Body Building competition our team has won the second place. The Mangalore University Inter College Womens’ Hand Ball competition will be held in March in our stadium. Cell Against Sexual Harassment Headed by Dr. Nikethan the Cell against Sexual Harassment has organized successfully activities in 2016-17. The various programmes conducted by the committee include a special lecture delivered by Dr. Rajalakshmi on 19/08/2016. Department of Women and Child Development has organized the meeting on Womens Political Empowerment on 09.02.2017. Dr. Nikethan was the resource person in the workshop “Adhunikha Kannada Manila Sahitya – Ithichina Vidyamanagalu” held at Mangalore. Science Association All the students of B. Sc and B.C. A. are the members of Science Association. Prof. Sujata V. Shet is coordinating the activities of the science association. Not only the National Science Day was celebrated but also Science Collage Competition and Quiz Competition were held on 09/02/2017 and 10/02/2017 respectively. Commerce Association Prof.Mavy Miranda is coordinating the activities of the commerce association. On 01/07/2016 M. Com students organized “Vraksha – Raksha” programme and planted 160 plants in and around the college campus. Resource person Dr. Ajith K.S from Muniyal Ayurvedic College spoke on the importance of medicinal value of plants. On account of “Rashtriya Aiqyatha Sapthaha” two programmes were organized by the association namely Womens’ Day and Environment Day. If provided with right opportunities women will excel in all fields - was the observation of Ms. Mumtaz, Asst.Public Prosecutor of Udupi First Division Additional Court. On Feb 3rd,2017 a special lecture was organized in collaboration with Bombay Stock Exchange – Investor Protection Fund. Resource person Dr.M.V. Narayanaswamy created awareness among the students on savings and investment.

Achievements of the Staff I am proud to say that Dr. Jayaprakash Shetty and Dr. Nikethan from Kannada Department, Dr. Gopalkrishna Goankar from Economics department, Prof.Prasad Rao M from English department, Dr. Duggappa Kajekar of Sociology department, Dr. Suresh Rai K from History department and Prof. Raghava Naik from Sociology department have participated in state and national seminars as resource persons. Prof. Suresh Rai K. from History department has submitted his thesis entitled “Judicial System in the Social Tradition of Tulunadu” to the Kannada University in Hampi. He has also published 6 articles in various journals.

Dr. Venkatesh H. K from Kannada department, Prof. Raghava Naik from Sociology Department Physical Director Sri.Ramachandra Patkar, Prof.Sujata V. Shet from Mathematics department, Prof.Raviraj S from Physics Department, Prof.Suresh Rai K from History department, Dr. Duggappa Kajekar from MSW department and Prof.Prasad Rao M from English department have attended seminars, presented papers and published articles in various journals. Dr. Duggappa Kajekar has chaired sessions in two national seminars. He has also published three research articles. 02 candidates have been awarded M. Phil and 02 candidates are pursuing Ph. D under his guidance. As a resource person he has delivered 6 special lectures. Department of Sociology and Department of MSW have jointly organized Skill Development Training, National Suicide Prevention Day and Minorities Day on account of Aikyatha Sapthaha. Under the guidance of Udupi Zilla Panchayath our MSW students have conducted GPS mapping of 6 villages in the district. HRM training has been provided to the students by the Fortune Ahead organization Mangalore. A Self-employment drive was organized by our college in collaboration with Synd Rural Self Employment Institution. A total of 12 community programmes were conducted by MSW students this year. Dr. Gopalkrishna Goankar HOD of Economics Department is appointed as member of the BOS of Post Graduate Department of Economics Mangalore University. Prof. Umesh Pai has been appointed as the BOS member of Statistics of Mangalore University. Dr. Nikethana Associate Professor in Kannada has published “Tulu Shishu Janapada” in Dravidian University’s Folklore Cell. she has published 7 articles in different journals and periodicals.

Prof.Sujata V. Shet from Mathematics department has registered for Ph.D. in N.I.T. K, Surathkal and Prof. Manjunath from Political Science department and Physical Director Sri. Ramachandra Patkar have registered for Ph.D. in Mangalore University. Dr. Jayaprakash Shetty H HOD of Kannada has published three books “Belaginolagana Belagu”, “Kanaka & Kannada Kaludarimanasasu”, “Roopamam Dhariyisi Nindudalthu” and his thesis ‘Pampana Kavyagala Vibhinna Odugalu: Thathvika Vishleshane’ is slated to be published this year in Pampa Adhyayana Peeta of Karnatak University, Dharwad.In addition to this he has published several research articles in noted journals. He had also worked as a guide for Karnataka Janapada Academy Projects sanctioned under Special Folklore Study Fellowships. He was the Member of the Award Committee formed by Karnataka Govt. for Literary Cultural Awards under the chairmanship of Dr.B.A. Vivek Rai such as Pampa Award and other literary awards during 2016-17. Prof.Raghava Naik of Sociology department has completed a UGC sponsored minor research project titled “The Role of Halakki Women of Uttara Kannada District in Ecological Sustainability” and has also attended a refresher course in Mysore along with Dr. Duggappa Kajekar. Prof.Geetha of English department has presented a seminar paper titled “Literature: A Reflection of the Society, A Reading of Indira Goswami’s “The Man from Chinnamasta” from a feminist perspective. It has been published in the international journal ROOT. Physical Director Sri.Ramachandra Patkar has delivered special lectures for 15 days in Mangalore University’s Physical Education Department and has left no stone unturned for the cause of sports in the college as well as in other associations and clubs in the society.

Our requirements 1.College is in need of a well-equipped library building. 2.Many of our P.G students are interested in research, therefore there is a need for a separate research Centre. 3.There are a total of 11 courses functioning in the college both in UG and PG sections for which we require an additional number of teaching and non-teaching staff. Thank you.