1 2 M.E.S.COLLEGE NEDUMKANDAM Chembalam P.O. Idukki dist. Kerala -685553 www.mesnedumkandam.in, email: [email protected] Phone:-04868 232043, Fax:04868 233060 (Affiliated To Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam) SELF-STUDY REPORT Accreditation - Cycle 2 Submitted To NATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCREDITATION COUNCIL December 2015 3 Preface MES College Nedumkandam is a Minority Educational Institution affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. The College started functioning in 1982 and was first accredited in 2004 by NAAC. Today the college offers 8 UG and 6 PG Programmes. In addition to it, college runs 2 UGC sponsored Career Oriented add-on programmes and 2 certificate/diploma programmes. The College has nearly 1000 student comprising more that 800 UG and 200 PG students. More than 70% of students belong to minority communities. SC, ST, OBC and OEC students constitute above 40% of the total strength. For the last 4 years the average pass percentage for UG is 85 and that for PG is 80. Among the UG students, about 40% opt for PG courses .Almost 80% students secured various scholarships from Central/State Govt. agencies in the last 4 years. The College has a faculty strength of 54, of which 23 are permanent, 28 are Guest Lecturers and 3 are ad-hoc faculty. Among these, 7 have Ph.D. Degree and 2 have M.Phil. degree as the highest qualification. In the last five years, the faculty members have published 5 books, 91 papers in reputed national/ international journals including E- journals and 15 papers in conference proceedings. Since the last accreditation, we have undertaken 2 major research projects and 8 minor research projects with the financial support of various funding agencies. There were 20 National seminars organized with the support of UGC and other funding agencies in the last 6 years. We started three UG Programmes after 2013 out of which two ( B.A Economics and BCA) are in aided stream and one (BCA) is in the self financing stream. We started two PG Programmes (M.Sc Computer Science and M.A History) in 2013. Now, the College is in the Second Cycle of Accreditation by the National Council of Assessment and Accreditation. The entire preparation of the Self-Study Report was an exciting experience to all the stakeholders. We hope this will help the institution in facing the challenges of the contemporary world without compromising the moral and ethical values set by our great founders. 4 CONTENTS 1 Executive Summary 05 2 SWOC Analysis 07 3 Post Accreditation Initiatives 08 4 Profile of the College 12 Criteria-wise Inputs 5 Criterion 1: Curricular Aspects 21 6 Criterion 2: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 31 7 Criterion 3: Research, Consultancy and Extension 54 8 Criterion 4: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 80 9 Criterion 5: Student Support and Progression 92 10 Criterion 6: Governance, Leadership and Management 111 11 Criterion 7: Innovations and Best Practices 129 12 Financial Statements 134 13 Campus Layout 138 14 Evaluative Report of the Departments 139 15 Declaration by the Principal 230 16 Certificate of Compliance 231 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY M.E.S. College Nedumkandam a minority institution aided under Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and managed by Muslim Educational Society is a leading Educational Institution imparting meritorious service to thousands of students across the state of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Muslim Educational Society is a brand name in higher education which is best in providing quality education to all particularly economically marginalized sections of the society. Institution offers 8 U.G. and 6 P.G programmes. We have 52 teachers 20 Non teaching staff and above 1000 students. We follow the syllabus and curriculum developed by the University as per the UGC guidelines. The Institution has active involvement in developing syllabus and curriculum through its faculties who have membership in the university bodies. The best practices of our institution include feedback from all stakeholders, supplementary programmes like open course to strengthen the curriculum, Mid-Semester Examinations, Parent Teacher Associations (PTA), and Student-Teacher-Parent (STP) meetings. The Institution takes special attention to make sure that the economically and socially marginalized are not pushed back amidst the admission process, although students are admitted on the basis of rules let on by the Government and University. We strengthen the teaching process through, Peer Tutorial System, ICT, Online Teaching Programmes, Periodic Examinations and Analysis, Seminars and Projects. The College Council and IQAC plan, monitor and streamline the academic programmes so as to acquire best overall output. Academic Planning is a three tier process comprising plans pertaining to the college, departments and teachers. The Institution has a Research Monitoring System which packs up the research endeavours of the students and faculty at large. The college has five ongoing UGC Sponsored Minor Projects with a total outlay of 7.10 lakhs. The Peer Refereed Interdisciplinary Research Journal- MISBAH-niche of knowledge which has been publishing in the institution since 2009 with ISSN (0976-2523) promotes research all over India. The faculty has brought forth more than 100 publications 3 Ph.Ds and more than 7 books in the last five years. Three of our departments offer Consultancy services. NSS, scaffolding to the abandoned of commerce department, Women’s 6 Forum, Health Club of Physical Education, Debate Club, Nature Club, Media Club and Literary Club co-ordinate the extension programmes. College is located in the high ranges of idukki, exactly on the cardamom hills which is an eco-sensitive region of the Western Ghats. We have 15 departments which include five post graduate departments. The institution has central library, Principals office, Seminar Hall, Auditorium, Smart Class Room, Gymnasium, Cafeteria, Co- operative Store, Ladies rest room, Language Lab, Free Web Point in Library, Free Sports Hostel facility for selected students, Two Ladies hostels, Two Computer Labs and 4 laboratories. The institution conducts three add on courses with the financial assistance of UGC. All the departments are linked by internal LAN and the Campus is Wi-Fi. The students who are mainly from lower middle class and BPL sections of the society hail from Kerala and neighboring districts of Tamil Nadu. In support of poor students the institution runs special progammes initiated by Staff Association and College Management. Girl students outnumber boys. To provide exposure to the students the institution organizes various programmes which include placement programme, career and counseling services, NET training, communicate English, National and Regional Seminars, Field Trip and so on. Participation in the College Union Activities provides opportunities for the students to be a part of the functioning of the institution. Feedback collected from the students are duly considered for the formulation of academic plans. M.E.S. The largest educational organization of our nation has been playing a vital role in reframing the educational scenario of the backward district of Idukki. The management appoints staff in accordance with the statue given by the University and Government of Kerala. Rules of functioning have been developed on the basis of the agreement signed with the university and the Government. Organic Farming, Palliative Care Unit, Blood Bank, Student Bank, Peer Tutorial System, Remedial Teaching, ICT and Student as a teacher programme are the best Innovative Practices featuring our institution. 7 SWOC ANALYSIS Strengths A well structured and active management. Conducive working atmosphere. An institution par excellence in the economically, socially and culturally backward region. Getting financial aid from the UGC. The college is situated in a potential place of tourism. The only college in the Aided/Govt stream in Udumbanchola taluk. The institution is almost close to the border of Tamil Nadu and so is accessible to them as well. Plastic free and eco-friendly campus. Regular STP meetings. Two hostel buildings for the girl students. A state of the art library updated with latest books and journals. Career oriented Add on and Open Courses. Job oriented Model II B.Sc. programmes. Idukki Shelf- where the historical, cultural and political documents of Idukki are recorded Academic exchange programme is viable under the M.E.S. Corporate management. Student Banking System- financial service by the students for the students. Research is given great importance. Weaknesses All the PG courses are in the self financing stream except OR & CA and hence no research department in the college. Average percentage of marks in the students’ intake is weak as per the state ratio. Industrial collaboration is limited being in a rural area. Opportunities Vocational programmes on Eco-tourism and Environmental History. A very active Alumni Association. Remedial coaching and Scholar Support Programme to the slow learners. ASAP and Walk With Scholar programmes for the gifted students. Nourishing environmental consciousness. Challenges Natural calamities are a real threat being an ecologically sensitive region. 8 Failure in conducting regular campus drives and getting resource persons because of the geographical limitations. Because of limited availability of seats, being in a rural area, the college to an extent fails in motivating students to get higher education. Semester system implemented by the University constraints the students’ performance in academics, union activities, cultural programmes, sports and games etc. POST ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES Keeping in view the future plans of the institutions, the following recommendations are made by the Peer Team for the expansion of the teaching programmes and for further enhancement of quality in teaching, research and extension programmes. i. Teachers may be motivated to register for Ph.D by selecting socially relevant problems of the area. During the last NAAC visit the number of Ph.D Holders in the institution was one. At present the college has 7 Ph.D Holders, 2 M.Phil Holders and 7 other faculties who are pursuing research.