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Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research Nashik Track ID- MHCOTE24478 Established in 2008 SELF STUDY REPORT Cycle – 1 Submitted for Accreditation to National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) Nagarbhavi, Bangalore- 560072 December, 2016 Table of Contents Sr. No. Title Page No Table of Contents 1 Preface 2 Cover letter from the head of the Institution 3 Course offered 4 NAAC Steering Committee 5 Principal’s Message 6-7 Our SOP, Vision, Mission and Values 8 PART I – INSTITUTIONAL DATA A Profile of the Institution 9-12 B Criterion-wise inputs 13-39 PART – II: EVALUATIVE REPORT 1 Executive Summary 40-42 2 Criterion-wise Analysis Criterion I: Curricular Aspects 43-66 Criterion II: Teaching-Learning and Evaluation 67-107 Criterion III: Research, Consultancy and Extension 108-141 Criterion IV: Infrastructure and Learning Resources 142-161 Criterion V: Student Support and Progression 162-197 Criterion VI: Governance and Leadership 198-241 Criterion VII: Innovative Practices 242-258 C Mapping of Academic Activities of the Institution 259-260 D Declaration by the Head of the Institution 261-262 ANNEXURES 263 I Approval of Courses of Affiliating University 264 II ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate 265 III List of Researches 266 IV A brief note on Teacher Education scenario in the State 267 V Institutional Academic Calendar and Timetable 268-270 VI A copy of the syllabus 271 VII Master plan of the institution 272-276 VIII Sample of student feedback on curriculum and faculty 277-279 IX Audited income-expenditure statement for the previous financial year 280-282 X A copy of the latest recognition order issued by NCTE 283-284 XI University results for previous academic year 285 XII Sample of feedback on Practice Teaching by Teacher Educators, by 286-287 Peers and Staff of Practice teaching Schools XIII Data Sheet To Record The ‘Best Practices’ 288-291 XIV Certificate of Compliance 292 XV Copy of IEQA 293-296 XVI AISHE Certificate 297 Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 1 Preface Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research is a Linguistic Minority Institute that is ISO 9001: 2008 certified. It is situated in Nashik which is the fourth largest urban area of Maharashtra State after Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur. Ashoka Education Foundation – AEF was established in 2002 under the dynamic leadership of Mr. Ashok Katariya who is a true visionary and educationist. Ashoka Education Foundation is committed to impart need based practical education to the students. It is determined to provide holistic development of students with the help of highly qualified and proficient faculties dedicated to empower learners for self exploration. It focuses on developing educational centres of excellence providing need based globalised education from school to highest level in traditional and emerging areas. It aims to be recognized as India’s top level integrated education centre with the latest technology, setting the standard of excellence in knowledge creation, innovation, education, research and training. Ashoka Education Foundation established Ashoka Universal School - AUS in 2004. It follows Indian Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum. Its motto is redefining excellence in education. It was perceived that the school was not able to get the kind of the teachers it wanted and so a need was felt to open a teacher education institute. Hence, Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research – A.I.C.E.S.R was established in 2008. Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research is a college of Education offering B.Ed. course. It is affiliated to S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai and is recognized by National Council of Teacher Education (N.C.T.E.) and Maharashtra Government. It prepares students for a degree of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). It is a private, permanently unaided college belonging to linguistic minority – Hindi. The institute has completed 8 years of existence. It believes in imparting quality teacher education and is known to provide the best of facilities for its students. It provides value based innovative teacher education. It stands for excellence in education and tries to develop techno savvy, skilled teachers. Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 2 Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 3 Course Offered Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research B.Ed. Course List the Course: Particulars UG Education B.Ed. UG - 01 List of Programmes offered at the time of NAAC Accreditation: 1. Under Graduate Programme: Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 4 NAAC Steering Committee Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research is determined for giving excellence in education and also for holistic development of students. We always strive to arrange programme for the development of the students and teachers. As the institution believes in Quality in its service, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was established in 2012 under the guidance of Principal Dr. Vidyagauri Joshi. At present it comprises of the following members who have played a great role in taking a lead in quality improvement. Designation List of Members Chairperson Dr. Vidyagauri Joshi, Principal Members of Management Dr. Wasudev Bhende, Administrator Dr. Rajendra Takle, Director, Higher Education Coordinator Prof. Priti Sonar Community Representative Dr. Ram Kulkarni, Principal, RNC, Arts JDB Commerce and NSC Science College Teacher Educators Prof. Sarita Verma Prof. Samruddhi Chepe Prof. Savita Shinde Prof. Naresh Sawant Prof. Dnyaneshwar Darade Prof. Ashish Gurav Prof. Ganesh Wagh Librarian Mr. Mohan Nikumbh Senior Administrative Officer Ms. Archana Kharote Administrative Officer Miss. Vishakha Kukade Nominees (Employer) Mrs. Leena Chakroborty, Principal, Vidya Prabodhini Prashala Nominees (Alumni) Ms. Simar Ahluwalia Ms. Sana Shaikh Nominees ( Students) Ms. Soni Mishra Ms Snehal Jadhav Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 5 Principal’s Message Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research - AICESR is a college of education situated at Nashik. It offers B. Ed. Degree course affiliated to Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Mumbai. Our institute is committed to the cause of women’s empowerment. It tries to meet the changing socio-economic needs, with human values and purposeful social responsibility and to achieve excellence in every activity. Its activities are in sync with its university which believes ' Sanskrita Stree Parashakti ' (An enlightened woman is a source of Infinite strength). Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research is run by the Ashoka Education Foundation which is led by its charismatic and dynamic chairman, Mr. Ashoka Kataria. He is a highly felicitated figure in the field of construction who established Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. in 1976. It is one of the largest highway developers in the country with an impressive portfolio of over 28 PPP (Public Private Partnership) projects across nine states in the country. The motto of the company is ‘We are in the business of serving the nation.’ Carrying the same zeal but in the field of education, Mr. Ashok Kataria established Ashoka Education Foundation in 2002. Ashoka Education Foundation established Ashoka Universal School - AUS in 2004. It follows Indian Certificate of Secondary Education curriculum. Its motto is redefining excellence in education. To get excellent quality of teachers in Nashik, Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies and Research – A.I.C.E.S.R was established in 2008. The college is well known for imparting quality education in and around Nashik. It has world class infrastructure and well qualified and dedicated faculty. The institution is ISO 9001 : 2008 certified. The institution believes in empowering its staff by organizing many faculty development programmes. The faculty participates and presents papers in various international, national and regional level workshops and seminars. The college organizes student development program through guest lectures and seminars. The college results are excellent. Our students are encouraged to participate in co – curricular and extra - curricular activities as well. In fact, the college organizes inter collegiate Competitions through ‘Vasantotsav’. It also provides a platform – ‘Indradhanushya’ our annual Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 6 day during which students show their talent in acting, dancing, singing etc. Since many of the students come from vernacular medium, the college organizes ‘English Communication class’ for its students. We have a strong tradition of mentoring our students. In order to create innovative teachers the faculty is encouraged to use creative methods in the classroom teaching learning process. We are inviting NAAC for accreditation. We hope that with the clear vision, mission of our college, the unstinted support given by the management and the support of our staff, students and alumni, we will be endorsed for quality in education. Ashoka International Centre for Educational Studies & Research, Nashik. SSR-2015-16 Page 7 Our SOP, Vision, Mission and Values Statement of Purpose We are committed and determined to redefine