NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce, Belagavi. Page 1 NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce, Belagavi. Page 2 NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 PREFACE It gives me immense pleasure to present the Self Study Report (SSR) of SKE Society’s Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts, Commerce and Business Administration, Belagavi for the third cycle of accreditation. South Konkan Education Society’s Rani Parvati Devi College (named after its first patron member, the Late Rajamata of Sawantwadi) was started in 1945 at Sawantwadi and was relocated to Belagavi in 1948. Down the years, the college has witnessed a lot of growth and the vision of the founding fathers that education alone ensures the development of the individual and the nation, continues to guide all the activities of the college. We are deeply indebted to NAAC Peer Teams, which visited our college in 2002 and 2009, for validating our claims and awarding us with (Four Stars) **** status in 2002 and ‘B’ Grade in 2009. Their approval and appreciation fortified our resolve to match new heights in all areas of education. At the same time, their observations and suggestions have enabled us to overcome the flaws and the deficiencies. Apart from imparting traditional education, instilling confidence, inculcating virtues and equipping the students with requisite skills are the additional responsibilities of our educational institution. Preparing individuals to be worthy citizens of the knowledge society is also emphasized RPD College of Arts and Commerce has been discharging its duties with zest and total commitment. The Self Study Reports presents a descriptive summary of the activities of the college. The college has been laying greater emphasis on quality sustenance and enhancement during the post-accreditation period. The report is in two parts – one consisting of institutional and departmental profiles and the other containing Criteria-wise Evaluative Report. The self study report also contains the Executive Summary, SWOT analysis and the annexure. The self study report is compiled with requisite reference and accuracy. Proper construction timely completion and submission of the report demand dedicated efforts and hand work. Admission of correction and acceptance of suggestions exhibit objectivity and openness. I record with a sense appreciation and gratitude the efforts the faculty of the college in preparing the self study report. As we present ourselves for accreditation and reassessment, we reiterate our commitment to fine–tune education to meet the expectations of all the stakeholders of education. We now look forward to welcome the Peer Team. Previous interactions among the Peer Team, Staff, Management and students have been highly fruitful and rewarding experiences. We expect them to be true this time as well. Prof. M. I. Hegde Principal Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce, Belagavi. Page 3 NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 Contents Sl.No. Particulars Page No. 01 Executive Summary 05 - 07 02 IQAC Advisory Committee 07 03 Committees for preparation of SSR 08 04 Institutional Data 10 - 19 Criterion-I : 05 Curricular Aspects 21 - 32 Criterion-II: 06 Teaching - Learning Evaluation 34 - 90 Criterion- III: 07 Research, Consultancy & Extension 92 - 131 Criterion- IV: 08 Infrastructure & Learning Resources 133 - 152 Criterion-V: 09 Student Support & Progression 154 - 198 Criterion-VI: 10 Governance & Leadership 200 - 216 Criterion- VII: 11 Innovative and Best Practices 218 - 236 12 Evaluative report of the departments 238 - 333 13 Annexures 335 - 413 14 Decleration of the Institution 414 Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce, Belagavi. Page 4 NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 Executive Summary The South Konkan Education Society’s (SKE) Rani Parvati Devi, College of Arts, Commerce and BBA is a premier educational institute of repute in the North Karnataka region. It is granted the status of linguistic minority institution in the border town of Belagavi. It was first housed in a heritage building, the summer palace of the Patwardhans of Jamkhandi in 1948. The college is in a central and strategic location spread over an area of 28 acres in an environment friendly green and spacious campus. Over the years the college has gained reputation as an educational institution of reckoning. The college is affiliated to the Rani Channamma University (RCU), Belagavi from 2010 onwards and was earlier affiliated to the Karnatak University, Dharwad. The curriculum follows the guidelines of the affiliated university. The college offers three undergraduate courses in BA, B.Com and BBA and two add-on courses and offered a post-graduate course in MA (English) from 2010 to 2014. The students have the option of choosing from a large number of subject combinations offered by the college. It is the only college to offer the subject of Philosophy and Tourism as an optional paper. The IGNOU study centre housed in the campus offers 48 programmes and is an opportunity for our students to avail higher education. The college caters to the needs of above 1400 students in all courses of which more than 50% are girls. Most of the students come from rural, vernacular, lower socio- economic backgrounds and many are first generation learners. The institution has a three tier organizational structure for decision making and consultation. The college functions in five separate buildings which testify to the various phases in the growth of the institution. The college over the years has supplemented its existing infrastructure by constructing a BBA Building, extension of library reading room, adding another Ladies’ Hostel and one more rector’s quarters, mini outdoor stadium, and renovation of auditorium hall. It has 26 well ventilated and spacious classrooms. ICT provisions, wi-fi zone and inflib.net, smart boards, more than 100 computers and two computer labs provide e-learning resources. The library is housed in an eco friendly three storied building with more than 50,000 books, 30 print journals, reference books and rare books. An amphitheatre, the K. M. Giri Auditorium, 4 acre large play ground, parking facility provide infrastructural support. The constructive participation of the Management in academic activities and recruitment of staff purely on the basis of merit has led to qualified, experienced and competent staff members with 11 doctorates and 5 M. Phil degrees who have published 12 books and 140 research papers. A conducive academic atmosphere has led to the completion of one major, two minor research projects and one major, two minor on-going research projects. The college has organized four UGC funded National seminars apart from workshops and exhibitions. The total UGC funding received during 2009-2014 is a sum of Rs.2,02,05,425/- (Two crore two lakhs five thousand four hundred and twenty five only) of which Rs.1,54,54,273/- (one crore fifty four lakhs fifty four thousand two hundred and seventy three only) is spent on infrastructure enhancement, learning resources, addition to sports facility and 32 lakhs is dispersed for SC/ST/OBC scholarships. The SKE Society’s Charitable Foundation provides financial assistance and scholarships to needy and deserving students. Rani Parvati Devi College of Arts & Commerce, Belagavi. Page 5 NAAC - 3rd Cycle Self Study Report Track ID: KACOGN10152 The college has earned a name for itself in academic, co-curricular and extra- curricular aspects. In addressing the need for academic expansion, the institution commenced PG studies in English, Certificate programme in Yoga Studies and UGC sponsored Certificate Course in Kannada for Non-Kannada students. The academic excellence of the institution is best reflected in the performance of students. The average results of the outgoing batch from 2009-2014 is: BA above 90% with one university rank in 2013 (IX rank, Mr. Mahantesh R Muddannavar); B.Com above 75%; BBA above 90% and MA (English) above 75% with Gold Medal and the 1st& 2nd ranks to the university in 2013 (I Rank and Gold Medal to Miss. Pallavi Ilkal and II rank Miss. Bhaghyashree Hunnur). In the add-on courses there is 100% result in both Kannada for Non-Kannada students and in Yoga Studies with Laxmi Chougala awarded I rank to and III rank to Rajeshwari Chavadappanavar in 2011-12 in Yoga Studies. The pass percentage of the college is much higher than the pass percentage of the affiliating university. The college extends the curriculum and enriches teaching-learning by organizing and inviting eminent scholars, academicians, social activists, social scientists and artists. In the last four years the staff and students have had the honour of interacting with over 37 luminaries and listen to the wisdom of the best minds and the latest ideas. A few of the well known names who visited the campus are: Justice Santosh Hegde, Smt. Medha Patkar, Dr Narendra Jadhav, Dr. Suresh Prabhu, Jnanapith Awardee Dr Balachandra Nemade and Dr Raghunath Mashelkar. This platform helps the institute to expose students to critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper and transform them into lifelong learners. The mega event - 59th Karnatak University Inter-Collegiate Athletic Meet was hosted by the college in 2009. The performance of students in sports activities has done the college proud. The institute has the rare distinction of winning the university championship in body building for the last 22 years in succession. Special mention must be made of the achievements of differently-abled swimmers. Mr. Raghavendra Anvekar, has won as many as 90 gold, silver, and bronze medals at the national and international swimming competitions, with an attempt to cross the English Channel. He received the coveted title of the National Sportsman of the year 2014 by Government of India which was received from the President of India.