RE-ACCREDITATION REPORT
SUBMITTED TO
NATIONAL ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION COUNCIL BANGALORE
By
Progressive Education Society‟s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune 411 005, MAHARASHTRA
February 2015
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Mission Statement
TO CREATE
MULTIDISCIPLINARY BEST CITIZENS
TO SUIT
THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEEDS
HAVING
SCIENTIFIC TEMPERAMENT, MORAL, ETHICAL VALUES
AND
MULTIFACETED PROACTIVE PERSONALITY,
BY PROVIDING
EXCELLENT EDUCATION
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FOREWORD
We feel privileged to submit the report of Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune-5, to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore, for Re- Accreditation. Among the colleges of Pune, our College continues to be rated in the top bracket. Obviously, we are the recipient of “The Best College Award-2008” bestowed by the University of Pune on its Foundation Day. Further, ‘India Today’, a leading national fortnightly, has endorsed the recognition by including the college in the list of “Best Colleges in India”, consecutively for 2 years. ‘Modern’ and ‘Progressive’ are our hallmark words and we have always been ‘modern’ and ‘progressive’ in all our endeavors. The University of Pune has awarded the “Best Teacher Award” to two of our teachers. In addition, three non-teaching staff members received “Best Non-Teaching Employee Award”, from University of Pune during the last 5 years. Also, one of the staff received Silver Medal at “State Level Avishkar 2007” research project competition. Similar award was won by two students in 2008 who received Second Prize. After the visit of Peer Team of NAAC in January 2010 and in compliance with the suggestions made by the Peer Team, the college very successfully tackled the various challenges and responsibilities at every step in its growth. This has been aptly reflected in the IQAC reports sent every year by the college. The last six years have been challenging, significant and innovative. The staff members have remained committed, dedicated and voluminous work has been done. It is a joy for everyone to see the qualitative and quantitative growth which echoes the Vision and Mission of the Institution. We look back with pride and satisfaction on the achievements as we move on. We scaled new heights due to sustained efforts. Our Management has been making valuable contribution and is always helpful to the college in every respect. Each member of the “Modern” family endeavors to contribute immensely for the growth and sustenance of education in Pune, Maharashtra and India at large.
Dr. R. S. Zunjarrao
Principal
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Shivajinagar, Pune - 5
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CONTENTS
1 PROFILE OF THE AFFILIATED / CONSTITUENT COLLEGE 1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 CRITERIA - WISE INPUTS 1) Criterion I : Curricular Aspects 2) Criterion II : Teaching – Learning and Evaluation 3) Criterion III : Research, Consultancy and Extension 4) Criterion IV : Infrastructure and Learning Resources 5) Criterion V : Student Support and Progression 6) Criterion VI : Governance, Leadership and Management 7) Criterion VII : Innovations and Best Practices 3. EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS 4. FORMAT FOR PRESENTATION OF BEST PRACTICE 5. POST-ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES 6. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
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1. Profile of the Institution (To provide information whichever is relevant to the HSI)
1. Name and Address of the Institution:
Name: Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Arts, Science Address: And Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune
City: Pune Pin: 411005 State: Maharashtra
Website: http://www.moderncollegepune.com
2. For communication:
Designation Name Telephone with STD Mobile Fax Email code
Principal / Dr. R.S. O: 020-25535927 9922007302 020-25536075 principal@m Dean / Zunjarrao oderncollege
Director pune.com
Vice 1 .Dr. Y.R. O: 020-25535927 9850509428 020- waghmareyr Principal Waghmare 25536075 @gmail.com
020- 2. Dr. N.J. 25536075 Kulkarni naynajkulkar
O: 020-25535927 8055756041 [email protected].
020- in 3. Prof. S.S. 25536075
Deshmukh ssd0307@gm O: 020-25535927 9922007315 ail.com
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4. Prof. S. R. 020- Chaudhari 25536075 srcy2k@@g mail.com
020- 5. Prof. M.D. O: 020-25535927 9822682812 25536075 milind1301@ Waghmare gmail. com
O: 020-25535927 8308802322
Steering Dr. Rebecca O: 020-25535927 8390053805 rebecca.thom Committee / [email protected] Thombre IQAC Co- om ordinator R:
3. Status of the Institution: Autonomous College
Constituent College
Affiliated College State University
State Private University
Central University
University under Section 3 of UGC (A Deemed to be University)
Institution of National Importance
Any other (specify)
4. Type of University: Unitary
Affiliating
5. Type of College: Ayurveda
Dentistry
Homoeopathy
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Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Siddha
Unani
Yoga and Naturopathy
Others (specify and provide details)
6. Source of funding: Central Government
State Government
Grant-in-aid
Self-financing
Trust
Corporate
Any other (specify)
7. a. Date of establishment of the institution: 15/06/1970 b. In the case of university, prior to the establishment of the university, was it a/an
i. Autonomous College Yes No ii. Constituent College Yes No iii. Affiliated College Yes No iv. PG Centre Yes No v. De novo institution Yes No vi. Any other (specify) ……………………
c. In the case of college, university to which it is affiliated:
Savitraibai Phule, Pune University, Pune- 411 007, Maharashtra
8. State the vision and the mission of the institution. Vision statement of the institution is which means Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 7
“Be knowledge Incarnate “
Mission statement of the institution is:
“To create multidisciplinary best citizens to suit the local, national and
international needs, having scientific temperament, moral, ethical values
and multifaceted proactive personality, by providing excellent education”.
9. a. Details of UGC recognition / subsequent recognition (if applicable): Under Section Date, Month and Year Remarks
(dd/mm/yyyy) (If any)
i. 2(f)* 01-09-1971 Permanent
ii. 12B* 01-09-1971 Permanent
iii. 3*
* Enclose the certificate of recognition, if applicable
b. Details of recognition/approval by statutory/regulatory bodies other than UGC (MCI, DCI, PCI, INC, RCI, AYUSH, AICTE, etc.)
Under Day, Month and Year Validity Program/ Remarks Section/clause institution (dd/mm/yyyy)
i. ii. NOT APPLICABALE iii. iv. (Enclose the Certificate of recognition/approval)
10. Has the institution been recognized for its outstanding performance by any national / international agency such as DSIR, DBT, ICMR, UGC-SAP, AYUSH, WHO, UNESCO,? Yes No
If yes, name of the agency
1. UGC CPE date of recognition: 16/09/2011
nature of recognition: College with Potential for Excellence
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2. DBT, Star College date of recognition: 20/12/2012
nature of recognition: Star College Scheme for Life Sciences
11. Does the institution have off-campus centres? Yes No
If yes, date of establishment : ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition by relevant statutory body/ies: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
12. Does the institution have off-shore campuses? Yes No
If yes, date of establishment : ………………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
date of recognition by relevant statutory body/ies: ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
13. Location of the campus and area:
Location * Campus area in Built up area in acres sq. mts.
i. Main campus area Urban 10 Acres 11887.18sq. mt.
ii. Other campuses in the country iii. Campuses abroad
(* Urban, Semi-Urban, Rural, Tribal, Hilly Area, any other (specify)
If the institution has more than one campus, it may submit a consolidated self-study report reflecting the activities of all the campuses.
14. Number of affiliated / constituent institutions in the university
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Types of institutions Total Permanent Temporary
Ayurveda
Dentistry
Homoeopathy NOT APPLICABALE
Medicine
Nursing
Pharmacy
Physiotherapy
Siddha
Unani
Yoga and Naturopathy
Others (specify and provide details)
15. Does the University Act provide for conferment of autonomy to its affiliated institutions? If yes, give the number of autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of the University.
Yes No Number
NOT APPLICABALE
16. Furnish the following information:
Particulars Number
a. Accredited colleges by any professional body/ies NOT b. Accredited course / department by any professional body/ies APPLICABALE c. Affiliated colleges d. Autonomous colleges e. Colleges with Postgraduate Departments f. Colleges with Research Departments g. Constituent colleges Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 10
Particulars Number
h. University Departments Undergraduate
Post graduate
Research centres on the campus and on other campuses
i. University recognized Research Institutes/Centres
17. Does the institution conform to the specification of Degrees as enlisted by the UGC? Yes No
If the institution uses any other nomenclatures, specify.
18. Academic programs offered and student enrolment: (Enclose the list of academic programs offered and approval / recognition details issued by the statutory body governing the program)
Programs Number of Programs Number of students enrolled
UG 10 5542
PG 17 1283
DNB -- --
Integrated Masters -- --
Integrated Ph.D. -- --
PharmD. -- --
M.Phil.
Ph.D. 7 7
Certificate 32
Diploma
PG Diploma 3
D.M. / M.Ch.
Sub / Super specialty Fellowship
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Programs Number of Programs Number of students enrolled
Any other (specify)
Total
19. Provide information on the following general facilities (campus-wise):
Auditorium/seminar complex with infrastructural Yes No facilities
Sports facilities * Outdoor Yes No * Indoor
Yes No
Residential facilities for faculty and non-teaching staff Yes No
Cafeteria Yes No
Health centre * First aid facility * Outpatient facility Yes No * Inpatient facility Yes No * Ambulance facility * Emergency care facility Yes No * Health centre staff Qualified Doctor Full time Part-time Yes No Qualified Nurse Full time Part-time Yes No Yes No
Facilities like banking, post office, book shops, etc. Yes No
Transport facilities to cater to the needs of the students Yes No and staff
Facilities for persons with disabilities Yes No
Animal house Yes No
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Incinerator for laboratories Yes No
Power house Yes No
Fire safety measures Yes No
Waste management facility, particularly bio-hazardous Yes No waste
Potable water and water treatment Yes No
Any other facility (specify).
20. Working days / teaching days during the past four academic years Working days Teaching days
Number stipulated by the 235 235 235 235 180 180 180 180 Regulatory Authority
Number by the Institution 231 232 233 235 186
(‘Teaching days’ means days on which classes/clinics were held. Examination days are not to be included.)
21. Has the institution been reviewed or audited by any regulatory authority? If so, furnish copy of the report and action taken there upon (last four years).
22. Number of positions in the institution Positions Teaching faculty Non- Techni teaching cal Professor Associate Assistant Lecturer Tutor Senior Professor Professor /Clinical Resident staff staff /Reader Instructor
Sanctioned by the -- 28 43 58 50 Government
Recruited 28 43 55 48 Yet to recruit 0 0 03 02
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Positions Teaching faculty Non- Techni teaching cal Professor Associate Assistant Lecturer Tutor Senior Professor Professor /Clinical Resident staff staff /Reader Instructor
Sanctioned by the 52 Management/Society or
other authorized bodies 52 Recruited
Yet to recruit
Stipulated by the regulatory authority
Cadre ratio
Recruited
Yet to recruit
Number of persons 47 working on contract basis
23. Qualifications of the teaching staff
Highest Qualification Professor Associate Assistant Lecturer Tutor Senior Professor/ Professor /Clinical Resident Instructor Reader
M F M F M F M F M F M F
Permanent teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D.
PG, M.Sc., MA, M.Com
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Highest Qualification Professor Associate Assistant Lecturer Tutor Senior Professor/ Professor /Clinical Resident Instructor Reader
M F M F M F M F M F M F
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
Temporary teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
Contractual teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
Part-time teachers
D.M./ M.Ch.
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Highest Qualification Professor Associate Assistant Lecturer Tutor Senior Professor/ Professor /Clinical Resident Instructor Reader
M F M F M F M F M F M F
Ph.D./D.Sc./D.Litt/M.D./ M.S.
PG (M.Pharm./ PharmD, DNB, M.Sc., MDS., MPT, MPH, MHA)
AB/FRCS/FRCP/ MRCP/MRCS/FDSRCS
M.Phil.
UG
24. Emeritus, Adjunct and Visiting Professors. Emeritus Adjunct Visiting
M F M F M F
Number 4 1 -- -- 16 15
25. Distinguished Chairs instituted: Department Chairs
-- -
26. Hostel Boys’ hostel i. Number of hostels 01 ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities
Girls’ hostel i. Number of hostels 01 ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities
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Overseas students hostel NA i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities Hostel for interns NA i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities PG Hostel NA i. Number of hostels ii. Number of inmates iii. Facilities
27. Students enrolled in the institution during the current academic year, with the following details: (2014 – 2015)
Students UG PG Integrated M.Phil Ph.D. Integrated Masters Ph.D. PG D MC M H
*M *F *M *F *M *M *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *F *F
From the 2585 500 state where
the institution is located
2680 720
From other 136 141 26 37 states
NRI students
Foreign
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Students UG PG Integrated M.Phil Ph.D. Integrated Masters Ph.D. PG D MC M H
*M *F *M *F *M *M *M *F *M *F *M *F *M *F *F *F
students
Total 2721 2821 526 757
*M-Male *F-Female
28. Health Professional Education Unit / Cell / Department Year of establishment ………… Number of continuing education programs conducted (with duration) Induction Orientation Refresher Post Graduate 29. Does the university offer Distance Education Programs (DEP)? Yes No
If yes, indicate the number of programs offered. 01 ( YCMOU, NASHIK)
Are they recognized by the Distance Education Council?
30. Is the institution applying for Accreditation or Re-Assessment? Accreditation Re-Assessment
Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4
31. Date of accreditation* (applicable for Cycle 2, Cycle 3, Cycle 4) Cycle 2: 28/03/2010 (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result ‘A’ Grade
Cycle 1: 21/03/2003 (dd/mm/yyyy), Accreditation outcome/Result B++
* Enclose copy of accreditation certificate(s) and peer team report(s)
32. Does the university provide the list of accredited institutions under its jurisdiction on its website? Provide details of the number of accredited affiliated / constituent / autonomous colleges under the university.
33. Date of establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and dates of submission of
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Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR). IQAC 11/2/2004 (dd/mm/yyyy)
AQAR (i) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
(ii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
(iii) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
(iv) ……………… (dd/mm/yyyy)
34. Any other relevant data, the institution would like to include (not exceeding one page).
1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Established in 1970, Progressive Education Society‟s Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce, Pune-5, has made considerable progress in last 4½ decades. Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune, the college stands as one of the best colleges in Pune. It has both Grant-in aid as well as self-financed courses, approved by the Government and SPPU. It is listed under section 2f and 12B of University Grants Commission. It is situated in Pune city and has courses for undergraduate and post-graduate in various disciplines. It also has seven University approved research centers which carry out excellent research and where M.Phil. and Ph.D. students are enrolled. It runs 32 skill oriented courses and a diploma course. It has twenty five departments including Gymkhana, Office and Library. The college mainly runs SPPU courses. The fee structure for all the courses is as per the directives of SPPU and the Government. Teachers are self appraised and are also assessed by students regularly through feedback system.
Admission to various college courses is either based on merit of the previous examination or by entrance examination. College works for nearly 300 days during the year and about 200 days are available for teaching. Today, the college has 100 full time permanent teachers, 103 administrative, technical and non-teaching staff. Out of total full time teachers, 31% hold Ph.D. and 28% hold M.Phil. degrees. College regularly holds conferences, seminars and workshops for the benefit of teachers and students. The college was selected as the “Best College” during 2008 by the SPPU. Recently, i.e. in 2013-14, college has been awarded NSS-Best College Award by SPPU. The employees and students of the college are environment and culture conscious. The college has a fair share in the Community Development Program and has adopted a village. The college teaches only the university prescribed syllabi. A large number of our teachers are directly or indirectly involved in syllabus revision process at the University level. Many staff members
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We have limitations in obtaining adequate academic flexibility, as we have to follow University prescribed syllabi for aided as well as self-financed courses. However some of the staff members, who are on syllabus framing committees, ensure that recent and upcoming subjects are included along with basic sciences.
Most teachers use modern gadgets such as Laptops, Computers, LCD projectors, etc. in teaching along with traditional charts / models, wherever necessary.
The college has a long tradition of research and several staff members have ongoing projects. Apart from the earlier recognized four research centers, the college got sanction of SPPU for three more research centers. Over the last 5 years, there has been a remarkable growth in grants received for research and also in number of teachers involved in research. Some teachers have consistently published high quality research papers regularly in national as well as international journals of repute. Some teachers have a long standing collaboration with national institutions and also with international experts; as a result, some research papers are published in collaboration with internationally renowned scientists.
The projects funded by DST (including DBT), UGC, BCUD (University of Pune), etc., cover a large number of topics under basic as well as applied subjects. There is no shortage of funds for research, yet the Institution now has made budgetary provision of definite amount available as seed money as an encouragement to undertake research. There are 12 recognized research guides and most of them have guided more than 2 students successfully for Ph.D. during the last 5 years. Some departments have excellent study material collected over several years. The college has received substantial amount from above research funding agencies during 2010-15.
Extension activity is also carefully planned all round the year. NSS and NCC units are very active in various areas to help the community in the best possible ways. Outreach activities are well planned. In few cases, collaboration with industry has helped in extension programs. Socially relevant activities such as tree planting, AIDS awareness, online voters‟ registration, traffic awareness, health-hygiene information workshops for rural community, blood donation camps, etc., are routine features. Regarding consultancy, however, it is still informal and restricted to individuals rather than formal, full-fledged consultancy services. However, steps are Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 20 being taken to encourage formulating the remunerative consultancy services in some specialized areas.
Substantial addition to the infrastructure has been made during the past five years. There are 84 lecture halls including 5 digital class rooms and one virtual class room and 50 laboratories to impart good quality education to the students, created for Biotechnology and Microbiology. New courses like B.Sc. Animation, Biotechnology and Microbiology at PG, Analytical Chemistry (PG Level), MA in Economics and Psychology, MCA (Commerce), M.Sc. (Statistics), have been started in the last 5 years. A common computing facility for staff and students, computerization of library work, provision of broadband internet in library and all departments, a spacious assembly hall with audio visual facilities, Digital Library, Digital Record Room are new additions.
Gymkhana for students has been modernized with new equipment. Sports ground has been resurfaced. Proper care is also taken for the maintenance of the entire infrastructure by entrusting the work to the specialized agencies. There are sufficient budgetary provisions for all the departments and these provisions are based on the basis of requirements submitted in advance by each department. Library has spent considerable amount for purchase of new books, computerization (accession, bar coding of books, etc.) as well as internet installation. Photocopying facility is also available for the students. Many departments have their own departmental libraries, mostly stocked with reference books.
There are more than 500 computers in college and they are regularly upgraded. Licensed software for Windows, Tally and Library Package are available in college. LCD projectors, Laptops, Virtual Classroom, Digital Classroom, etc. are being routinely used in teaching. The college has its own website and it is updated regularly. One staff member has his own website dealing with insects and animals of India.
Hostel facilities are provided by the parent body for girls and boys. These hostels are provided with adequate infrastructure for study, indoor games, exercise, etc. Health care is available. There is a canteen for students. Administrative building has been constructed to accommodate college office and other administrative units.
Progress of the students is our principal aim and towards this aim we take all possible care in teaching, examination planning, attendance, special guidance for slow learners, etc. We
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Result analysis shows a continuous improvement as our students pass with very good percentage of marks. We have students from cross sections of society and nation. Majority of the students come from the middle-class and are academically of low standard at entry point. However, in due course, they show good improvement over their previous performance. With the sustained efforts of the college teaching staff many of these students complete their graduation with first grade. Our aim is to uplift academically weak students through extra coaching. In science stream there are many students who get „distinction‟ (above 70% marks) at the university examinations.
There are some schemes for students‟ welfare as well as Group Insurance. There is an effective procedure for grievance redressal. The educational activities undertaken also aim at inculcating ethical, social and cultural values so that the students grow into socially responsible citizens. Students are provided enough security in the premises. Students are encouraged and provided funds and facilities to take active part in University programs for extension / outreach activity and sports.
Most departments have a regular contact with a large number of past students and have prepared a data with their address list, current activities, and so on. A formal Alumni Association has also been registered. The college students have occasionally published material, but Annual College Magazine is a major outlet for most students to publish their views, articles, etc. Sports activity is encouraged and there are expert coaches available for guidance.
The Management of the college is very vigilant about the progress and working of the college and offers all the assistance, including financial assistance. The financial position of the college is very sound and there is no shortage of funds. The college accounts are regularly maintained and audited. The duties of the Principal, Vice-Principals and Heads of the Departments are well defined and the routine work is smoothly carried out. Various committees are installed who provide regular help to the college authorities to carry out different functions. Local Managing Committee, Library Committee and Academic Planning Committee, UGC Coordination Committee, Purchase Committee, etc. play important role.
The office is ably handled by the Registrar, while the Librarian takes active interest in improving library facilities all the time. Staff and students are involved in academic planning as Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 22 well as in regular programs like Annual Social Gathering. The Management tries its best to select qualified staff for permanent as well as temporary positions. All the norms of the Government and University are strictly adhered to while appointing the faculty. For the welfare of the staff, there is a Group Insurance Scheme and a registered Credit Cooperative Society, which can provide immediate loan up to 8 lakh of rupees. There is also a Staff Welfare Fund (established by staff themselves), which can provide loan up to Rs. 1 lakh. The management provides funds for salary in case the grants are delayed.
The institution has been taking the quality sustenance and quality enhancement efforts. The faculty members have enthusiastically participated in preparation of this re-accreditation report.
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2. CRITERIA - WISE INPUTS
Criteria I – Curricular Aspects
1.1 Curriculum Design and Development
1.1.1 State the vision and mission and objectives of the Institution and how it is communicated to the students, teachers, staff and other stake holders?
Vision Statement:
The Vision statement of the institute is „ ‟, meaning „Be Knowledge Incarnate‟. It is inscribed at the top of the logo of the Institute as shown below.
The initials of the name of the parent institute P.E.S. (Progressive Education Society) are inscribed at the centre of the logo. The name of the parent institute aptly spells out the way to realize its vision by remaining progressive in attitude and adopting modern means of knowledge. The word „EXCELSIOR‟ at the bottom of the logo is an expression of incessant aspirations of higher attainment.
Mission Statement:
“To create multidisciplinary best citizens to suit the local, national and international needs, having scientific temperament, moral, ethical values and multifaceted proactive personality, by providing excellent education”
Objectives:
Use of ICT and other advanced technologies for enhancing the quality of education. Increasing Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities. Supplementing formal education with skill development. Infrastructural improvement for enhancing academic ambience.
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Inculcating research culture among staff members and students. Educational quality enhancement through „Trisutri‟ (Three Point) program of Decentralised Governance, Increased Budgetary Provision and Specialized Training. To inculcate ethical and moral values among the youth. The vision and mission of the institution are communicated to the students, teachers, staff and the other stake holders in all possible ways: o Through the prospectus, publications and other important documents of the college including Practical Journals of students, Teachers‟ Diaries and Invitation Cards of various programmes. o Through continuous electronic display at the entrance and display of the boards bearing „Mission Statement‟ at prominent places in the college premises and also on college website. o By formal reference to the relevant components of the mission statement during classroom teaching and staff meetings. o Through informal counselling during personal interactions with students and staff.
1.1.2 How does the institution develop and deploy Action plans for effective implementation of the curriculum? Give details of the process and substantiate through specific examples.
Every department of the college prepares its action plan of teaching and academic calendar to achieve the objectives of the curriculum and thereby to achieve the objectives of the institution. For effective implementation of the curricula, following points are explored and adopted: Effective use of Teaching Plan and Academic Calendar Weekly Monitoring with the help of worksheets ICT facility in all laboratories and classrooms Digital Classrooms, Virtual Classroom, Virtual Laboratory and Digital Library Use of teaching aids including museum specimens and live specimens, charts, models kits in laboratories and class rooms Adequate laboratory facilities with latest instruments Orientation and motivation of teachers Use of innovative Pedagogic methods in teaching Human Resource Training organized by the institute for newly appointed teachers Developing new research laboratories and inculcating Research Culture Faculty Development Programme of UGC Organizing Seminars, Conferences, symposia, workshops, poster and model exhibitions Supplementing traditional education with Skill development Induction programme for Under Graduate students Inviting Guest lecturers from different organizations Industry-academia relationship for feedback on syllabus Organization of Co-curricular and Extra-curricular activities Procuring and Mobilization of funds for betterment of educational ambiance
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The Action Plan is further explained in following points: Emphasis on effective implementation of the curriculum begins from the very first day of the academic year through preparation of Lecture Plans by every Department. Academic calendar is prepared annually by all the departments in the college to plan the academic and co-curricular activities to ensure that the teaching hours are not disturbed by co-curricular activities in the college. It is ensured, in all the departments, that the available teaching days are fully utilized in classroom teaching as per the Lecture Plan. Hard copies as well as soft copies of syllabi are made available to the students. Discussions are made through periodic meetings of the departments regarding the syllabus and the teaching plans so as to cover it in time. Teachers‟ Diaries and weekly worksheets are maintained so that the given syllabus is covered in time. The HODs and the Vice-Principals conduct weekly meetings and an appeal is made to the teachers to discuss the syllabus and the objectives of the curriculum to be achieved. Teachers conduct activities like class tests, group discussion, student seminars, power- point presentations, project presentations, problem solving by students, oral questions- answer method, etc., to check whether the students have acquired the knowledge as outlined in the objectives of the curriculum. The courses are taught in rotation among teachers in the departments so that the teachers can increase their knowledge and widen their participation in teaching the subjects in their classes. Effective teaching skills are developed through organization of soft-skill programmes for teachers on values of education and its implementation in improving teaching skills and use of innovative pedagogic methods in classroom teaching. Teachers are motivated, encouraged, and permitted to participate in various courses organized at University level like orientation programs, refresher courses, lecture series, workshops, training programmes, etc. Use of digital classroom, virtual classroom, virtual lab, digital library, etc. is available to all staff members for improving their teaching skill and for imparting knowledge to students. Teachers are encouraged to participate through college funds in conferences, seminars, workshops, etc. to enhance their subject knowledge, which they share with the stake holders. Students are given exposure to Experience based learning via Research Projects, Industrial Training, Exhibitions, Field Visits, Trade fairs, etc.
1.1.3. What type of support (procedural and practical) do the teachers receive (from University and / or institution) for effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices?
For effectively translating the curriculum and improving teaching practices, the teachers are well equipped with broad and deep knowledge of the subject. The teachers are given special HR training in the college and other institutions.
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Teachers are trained through Academic Staff College of the University by participation in orientation and refresher courses, organization of workshops and conferences in college, quality enhancement workshops and through IQAC guidance. The college has developed a research culture in all the departments. The research is supported and encouraged not only by developing infrastructure but also by creating an environment for research. This supplements the broadening of subject knowledge and improvement in teaching practices. Current developments in the subjects are made aware through the organisation of research seminars at various levels, so that teachers get exposure to the subject. Some of our teachers, in the capacity of Chairman of Board of Studies, member of BOS or syllabus sub-committee member, have been able to design and introduce course papers at University level for Under Graduate and Post Graduate. A study group of teachers is formed in the college for use of innovative pedagogic methods of UG teaching. A regional workshop on cooperative learning conducted by an internationally acclaimed Israeli Pedagogy Expert Dr.Yael Sharan was organized in the college by Dr. Mrs. S. D. Joag in February 2013. One full session on Chemistry Education and Exhibition of Educational Aids were included in the National Conference in Chemistry organized in the College in February 2012, to celebrate International Year of Chemistry. Teachers are given opportunity to broaden and elevate their subject knowledge and are well-equipped with teaching facilities like use of ICT and internet, laptop, desktop, printer in the departments, use of LCD projectors in classrooms for effective teaching and learning. An International Conference on „Enhancing the Quality of Science Education by using Advanced Technologies‟ was organized by the College in February 2015. After receiving the feedback from the students and staff, BOS members from the College contribute in implementing the necessary modifications in the University curricula. The College organizes workshops for syllabi framing, restructuring and implementation in collaboration with BCUD, SPPU. The college teachers are encouraged to participate in such workshops. College has developed adequate infrastructure to support effective translation of curriculum and improvement in teaching practices such as Virtual Classroom, Virtual Laboratory, Digital Laboratory, Language Laboratory, Digital classrooms, Classrooms with ICT facilities, Labs with ICT facilities.
1.1.4 Specify the initiatives taken up or contribution made by the institution for effective curriculum delivery and transaction on the curriculum provided by the affiliating university or other statutory agency.
The syllabus is made available through University website and College library website during first introductory lecture in the class for effective delivery to the students. A copy of syllabus is also given to the students who do not have an access to internet facility. The lecture plans prepared by staff members also help for effective transaction of the curriculum. Four staff members are Chairpersons, BOS. Ten teachers are Members of BOS, SPPU and other universities. Some faculty members are also the members of syllabus sub-
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committees of BOS. These members effectively contribute to the revision and implementation of syllabi in their respective BOS. Workshops are organized for restructuring and implementation of the new syllabi. Star College Scheme has been sanctioned to life science department in the college by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi. Under this scheme, syllabus of additional lectures and practicals is designed by staff members of life sciences department of the college.
1.1.5. How does the institution network interact with beneficiaries such as industry, research bodies and the university in effective operationalization of the curriculum?
The institution has been making efforts to invite experts from industry, research institutions and universities for interacting with students and delivering guest lectures. Deans and Chairman of BOS and other authorities are also invited to the college to guide the faculty. A special committee has been formed to conduct industry-academia meet every year. Syllabus is provided to the delegates from various industries and suggestions are received regarding improvement and additions to be made in the syllabus to enhance the employability skills of the students. Research monitoring committee is formed in the college to encourage and guide the teachers regarding undertaking research activities in the college. Some of the departments have also conducted Quality Enhancement Workshops in which the Heads of the University Departments, teachers of our College and eminent experts on the subject are invited to guide the teachers and students. This ensures the effective operationalization of the curriculum in teaching and learning. Some of the Departments interact with industry, university, research bodies, etc. through research activities.
1.1.6 What are the contributions of the institution and/ or its staff members to the development of the curriculum by the university? (No. of staff members / departments represented on the BOS, student feedback, teacher feedback, stakeholder feedback provided, specific suggestions, etc.)
A number of senior teachers from Ten departments of the college (Marathi, Botany, Accountancy, Marketing, Business Administration, Statistics, Psychology, Economics, Animation, Electronics) are representing on BOS in their respective subjects, as Chairman, Member, Co-opted Member, etc. Members of almost all the departments are working on syllabus revision sub-committees constituted by SPPU, Pune. Some faculty members are also the members of BOS of other universities. These members contribute to the development of curriculum by the SPPU, Pune and other Universities. The college has a system of taking feedback from students in the departmental meetings and meetings of the alumni with staff and students. The suggestions made by students, with regard to curriculum, are noted and communicated to the University through Board members. Workshops on revision of syllabus are held in the college and the concerned teachers participate, deliberate and give their feedback in such workshops.
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The employers from different fields are also invited on various occasions (seminars, conferences, meetings, etc.) who give their valuable suggestions and feedback with reference to the curriculum. Feedback from Industries is taken in the Industry Academia Meet so as to convey to the concerned BOS for syllabus restructuring. Faculty members also prepare and publish useful literature in the form of handbooks, brochures, study materials and books which help in implementation of the syllabus. For example, Environment Education for S.Y.BA/B.Sc./B.Com, Company Law, Human Rights, Cyber Security, Statistics question bank, Lab manuals for Computer Science, Physics, Zoology, Botany, Electronic Science, etc.
1.1.7 Does the institution develop curriculum for any of the courses offered (other than those under the purview of the affiliating university) by it? If „yes‟, give details on the process („Needs Assessment‟, design, development and planning) and the courses for which the curriculum has been developed.
The College is conducting 32 skill development courses to supplement the curriculum provided by University. Syllabi of these skill development courses are designed by teachers of our College. Teachers from Life Sciences Departments have designed the syllabus of additional practicals and lectures under the Star College Scheme sanctioned by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
1.1.8 How does institution analyse/ensure that the stated objectives of curriculum are achieved in the course implementation?
Regular internal assessment tests are held in different ways, e.g. Presentation by students, Assignments, Projects, open book tests, etc. to ensure that the stated objectives are achieved. Result analysis is done regularly to assess the students. The feedback from above sources enables the concerned teachers to understand the deficiencies in the course implementation and to locate the areas which need further attention. With these measures the necessary improvement is brought about and it is ensured that the objectives of curriculum are achieved to the maximum extent. Sessions based on new pedagogic methods such as cooperative learning are conducted by some teachers in class to get feedback on the fulfilment of the objectives of the curriculum. MCA Commerce Department has taken special efforts in organizing regular two courses with 20 lectures of each programme with the association of outside experts (IT) for enhancing the employability of students.
1.2 Academic Flexibility
1.2.1 Specifying the goals and objectives give details of the certificate/diploma/skill development courses etc. offered by institution.
At present there are 32 skill development courses conducted by various departments of the college. These courses can be called as Add-on-courses. The common goal of these
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courses is to broaden the horizons of knowledge of the students. Main objective of these courses is to enhance the employability of the students, because all these courses have applied values. Apart from this main objective, there are other objectives which are in context of particular subjects. Add-on-courses and their objectives:
Sr. No. Name of the Course Objectives 1. Analytical Techniques To give hands on experience in advanced analytical techniques like GC, HPLC etc. 2. Animal Tissue Culture To give training in handling animal cells in the laboratory. 3. Ayurvedic medicines and To prepare products at home on small scale Herbal products preparation without using machinery. 4. Computerized financial To cope with recent trends in financial accounting (Tally) accounting. 5. Flower Remedy Supportive technique for counseling. 6. German level I, II To introduce foreign language. 7. French To introduce foreign language. 8. Fashion Technology To Create Self employment 9. Integrated To learn eco-friendly method of waste Vermi-technology management. 10. „Modi‟ Script To get the knowledge of historic script to read ancient documents. 11. Pharmaceutical Techniques To get hands-on experience in pharmaceutical techniques. 12. Plant Tissue Culture To make students aware of basic techniques of plant tissue culture 13. Seed Technology To learn basic techniques associated with seed preservation and its development. 14. Translation To increase the employability (English to Marathi) 15. Spoken English To gain fluency in English speaking. 16. Computer awareness To get basic knowledge of computers. 17. Biostatistics To increase the employability in the field of life sciences. 18. Industrial Electronic Application of electronic components in Components: Familiarization industry. and Testing 19. Chemical Based Household To develop entrepreneurship. Products 20. Statistical Analysis System To increase the employability in the field of (SAS) clinical research. 21. PCR Techniques To help students in understanding important applied techniques like PCR from practical aspects. 22. Soft Skills For overall personality development
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23. MPSC, UPSC Examination To prepare students for competitive examinations
1.2.2 Does the institution offer programs that facilitate twining/dual degree? If „yes‟, give details.
It is our future plan to start such programs. The representatives of foreign Universities like Melborne University, Australia, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, Pen-State University, USA, CORK Institute of Technology, Ireland, NewCastle University Ireland, Mahatma Gandhi Institution, Mauritius etc. have visited our college to find the possibility of such activities.
SPPU has approved and permitted following courses for the College to run three post graduate diploma courses, o Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade (PGDFT) o Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance (PGDBF) o Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation (PGDT) Of the above mentioned, two courses PGDFT and PGDBF are successfully conducted. The eligibility of these courses is any graduation. So while doing one post graduation, students can get diplomas in these courses.
1.2.3 Give details on the various institutional provisions with reference to academic flexibility and how it has been helpful to students in terms of skill development, academic mobility, progression to higher studies and improved potential for employability. Issues may cover the following and beyond: - Range of Core/ Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college - Choice Based Credit System and range of subject options - Courses offered in modular form - Credit transfer and accumulation facility - Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programmes and courses - Enrichment courses
- Range of Core/ Elective options offered by the University and those opted by the college The college is a multi-disciplinary institution. Arts, Commerce and Science (Including Computer Science and Biotechnology) courses are available in the college. Substantial numbers of optional and special subjects are available at undergraduate and post graduate levels. Faculty Course Name Subjects Offered Arts B.A. English, Marathi, Hindi, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology and German M.A. English, Marathi, Geography, Economics and Psychology Research Economics and Marathi Center
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Diploma PGDFT Course Commerce B.Com. Accountancy, Business Entrepreneurship, Costing, Banking and Finance, Statistics, Marketing and Salesmanship, Office Management, Business Economics B.B.A., B.C.A. M.Com. Accountancy, Costing, Business Administration, M.C.A. Research Commerce Center Diploma PGDBF, PGDT Courses Science B.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronic Science, Computer Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Animation and Computer Hardware and Network Administration (B.Sc. Electronics) M.Sc. Botany, Electronic Science, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry), Statistics, Mathematics and Geography. M.C.A. Research Zoology, Botany, Electronic Science, Microbiology. Centers Diploma B. Tech (Electronics) course and Diploma course Courses (YCMOU)
Choice based Credit System and range of subject options in the college:
The SPPU, Pune has implemented the Choice Based Credit to all P.G. courses with effect from academic year 2013-14. The System allows the students to opt for certain elective subjects in the second year of the course. Additional Ten credit points are compulsory along with the main subject courses. They are: Human Rights (2 Credits), Introduction to cyber security and Information security (4 Credits) and Skill Development (4 Credits).
Courses offered in modular form: All certificate courses are modular courses. Credit transfer and accumulation facility : Credit transfer and accumulation is available within the framework of credit-system as per University norms. Lateral and vertical mobility within and across programs and courses : Students can take admission to various certificate courses while pursuing their graduation or post graduation and take admission to P.G. Diploma while pursuing P.G. courses.
Enrichment courses: To enhance the curriculum by amplifying and supplementing some parts of it, college reviewed a few courses run by different departments. Under this initiative MCA
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commerce syllabus was enriched by starting extra coaching in PHP and DOTNET. This has helped to improve employability of students. Similarly, in MA Psychology syllabus there was no provision for practical experience in the fast growing field of HIV/AIDS counselling. Psychology Department introduced two days “Trainers Training Workshop” to facilitate students and opened new avenues in such applied fields of counselling psychology. Under the Star college scheme, additional practicals and lectures are engaged in the college. The students of PGDBF are sent to the Banks for practical training in the topics which are part of the syllabus.
1.2.4 Does the institution offer self- financed programs? If „yes‟ list them and indicate how they differ from other programs, with reference to admission, curriculum, fee structure, teacher qualification, salary, etc.
Yes. The College offers self financed, Non- Grant Courses at UG and PG level:
Faculty UG PG Arts B.A - English medium one M.A- English, Marathi, Geography, Economics and division each for First year, Psychology. Second year and Third year. PGDFT Science B.Sc- Computer Science, M.Sc.- Chemistry, Botany, Electronics, Computer Microbiology, Animation and Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Mathematics Biotechnology. and Statistics. Commerce BBA, BCA, B.Com. M.C.A.-Master in Computer Application M.Com. PGDBF
They differ from other programs with respect to capital expenditure required for initiating the courses are borne by Parent body, i.e. P.E.S for infrastructure, furniture and equipments.
1) Admissions : Admissions are given on the basis of Entrance tests, previous examination marks, on merit, on reservation policy of government. Admissions given to students from other states are as per university norms. Admission to most of the Non-grant courses is given on the basis of entrance examination. 2) Curriculum guidelines: As per university rules, the teachers of certain courses are encouraged to supplement the curriculum with topics they feel are career oriented and necessary for employment. But these topics must be approved by respective Board of Studies and University subsequently. 3) Fees : Fees charged are as prescribed by SPPU, Pune for such courses. 4) Teacher Qualifications: Qualifications for teachers are laid down by the University and the selection of teachers is as per the university rules and regulations. Experienced teachers/renowned researchers from academic fields, industry, are also invited as visiting faculty for certain courses.
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5) Salary : Salary is given as per UGC Pay scale.
1.2.5 Does the college provide additional skill oriented programs, relevant to regional and global employment markets? If „yes‟ provide details of such program and the beneficiaries.
Yes. Our college always introduces new skill oriented programs relevant to regional and global employment market. For example: In order to cope up with modern business world, Commerce Department designed certificate course in „Computerized Financial Accounting‟ (Tally ERP 9.2). Marathi department introduced „English into Marathi translation‟ certificate course so that students can translate English literature and knowledge into Marathi. Students from all the faculties are benefited to get placement in multinational companies nearby Pune.
1.2.6 Does the University provide for the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to- face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice? If „yes‟, how does the institution take advantage of such provision for the benefit of students?
SPPU at present does not provide the flexibility of combining the conventional face-to- face and Distance Mode of Education for students to choose the courses/combination of their choice. However, the college offers B.Tech. (Electronics) course for Science students through the Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nasik, Maharashtra. The College has virtual classroom and virtual laboratory facility for distance mode of education.
1.3 Curricular Enrichment
1.3.1 Describe the efforts made by the institution to supplement the University‟s Curriculum to ensure that the academic programmes and Institution‟s goals and objectives are integrated?
The University Curriculum was enriched by supplementation through co-curricular activities of the departments and associations in the college. In these programmes students were given exposure to the broader perspectives and application oriented intricacies of the subjects of their study. The institution took all the efforts for achieving goals and objectives by organising co-curricular activities, educational tours and visits, various workshops and hands-on training, competitions, skill oriented programmes, etc. for the benefit of the students. On an average fifty guest lectures by various subject experts and practitioners were organized for students in the college every year.
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Every year about forty study tours and field visits were organized for students to give them exposure to real life applications of the principles included in the curricula. Students were also given opportunity to explore various aspects of curricula by organizing over thirty different co-curricular competitions every year. Workshops were organized for students on specialized themes in the curricula. Laboratory manuals were prepared for subjects for which handbooks were not available in the market. Film shows relevant to the curricula were organized. Add-on courses were conducted so that students get opportunity to enhance their subject knowledge through hands-on experience.
CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES
100 90 80 Edu films 70 E-material 60 Guest lectures 50 Competitions 40 Exhibitions etc. Study Visits 30 Workshops 20 Conferences 10 Add-on courses 0 2010- 2011- 2012- 2013- 11 12 13 14
Students‟ participation in these activities was very good and it helped nourishing pro- activeness and nurturing scientific temperament in them, which is a goal of the institute.
1.3.2 What are the efforts made by the institution to modify, enrich and organize the curriculum to explicitly reflect the experiences of the students and cater to needs of the dynamic employment market?
Teachers‟ Workshops were organized in the college for syllabus restructuring of some subjects. Teachers were also deputed to participate in similar workshops in other colleges. Recommendations were made to the Boards of Study regarding modifications in
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the curricula. In some departments additional practical‟s were introduced within the frame of the current syllabus. Industry academia meet College took initiative and made allout efforts to introduce Industrial Botany in B.Sc. Curriculum. – SPPU has accepted and introduced the subject w.e.f. academic year 2012- 13. For M.A. Economics, a separate elective subject on World Economy was suggested by BOS member of our college - SPPU has accepted and introduced the subject w.e.f. academic year 2013-14. Similarly BOS member of B.Sc. Animation took initiative and made efforts to introduce subjects; 1. Value Education (Skill Development, Personality Development, Mind Mapping), 2. Creative Writing and New Media - SPPU has accepted and will be introduced the subject w.e.f. academic year 2015-16. Chairperson BOS Marathi from our College has introduced a Translation Course for students.
1.3.3 Enumerate the efforts made by the institution to integrate the cross cutting issues such as Gender, Climate Change, Environmental Education, Human Rights, ICT etc., into the curriculum?
Recognizing the importance of cross cutting issues “Climate Change” and “Environmental Education” the college has chosen the elective course “Environmental Chemistry” for students of T.Y. B.Sc. (Chemistry). Department of Physics has chosen to conduct „Computer Interface Experiments in Physics‟ at T.Y. B.Sc., wherein ICT is effectively used. As a result of the expertise developed in the subject through teaching, one of the teachers was invited by a local publisher to contribute to text book writing on the subject. Our college is one of those handfuls of colleges in the country to adopt micro-scale-technique in the chemistry practicals for more than ten years. Specialized faculty is employed to conduct the course “Environmental Studies” at S.Y. level. All the Post Graduate Departments have conducted a course on „Human Rights‟. Several Departments have started effective use of ICT by making a vast e-literature related to the students in the department. Department of Zoology has prepared animal dissection demonstration CDs and Department of Botany is conducting UGC sponsored major research project on Digital Herbarium. Staff academy of our college organises various programmes through which gender equality at various levels is emphasized to staff and students. In order to supplement the existing syllabus on gender issues, the college has initiated several programs such as – Gender Sensitization workshop, Guidance lectures by Lady Police officers to the ladies students, Programs on women employment, self defence training for ladies students, lecture on legal provisions for women and their safety. Workshops on pre-marital counselling are organized for both boys and girls by Department of Psychology.
1.3.4 What are the various value-added courses/enrichment programmes offered to ensure holistic development of students?
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o Moral and ethical values o Employable and life skills o Better career options o Community orientation
Promotion of moral and ethical values has been the part of our mission statement. The college has formed Value Based Education Committee. Students‟ participation in the value based education course and meditation workshops organized in the college, catalyzed the process of rooting of moral and ethical values in the students. Meditation room for students and staff members has been created. Institution has formed „Ethical Committee‟ to avoid violation of standard norms while conducting the research projects on animals and human beings. More than 300 books on ethics and morality are separately available for the girls students in girls common room. The college has been running about 32 different add-on courses enabling students to acquire vocational skills. The soft skill programmes of the college and mock interviews conducted by individual departments have helped students to build up confidence of facing the challenges in the real world. On behalf of the placement cell of the college, guidance lectures, career exhibitions, trade fairs, Interaction with industrialists, campus interviews, competitive examination guidance sessions have been organized for students to create awareness of the requirements of employers. The placement cell publishes the brochures of final year students in print as well as digital form. Several companies visit the college for campus interview and select the students for appropriate positions. Special guidance programmes were organized for the students to prepare for GRE and TOFFEL examinations. Every year about ten conferences were organized in the college. These include one International Conference, one National Conference and two State Level Seminars organized every year. Students‟ involvement in these conferences in various capacities was instrumental in achieving community orientation of students in addition to their exposure to the frontiers of various subjects.
1.3.5 Citing a few examples enumerate on the extent of use of the feedback from stakeholders in enriching the curriculum?
In order to find out the better placement opportunities for M.C.A. (Commerce) students, the comparative study of the total Curriculum of M.C.A. (Science), M.C.A. (Management), M.Sc. (Computer Science) was undertaken. Similarly, the students were asked to meet I.T. experts and to discuss the expectations of IT companies from I.T. graduates and postgraduates. This exercise revealed that there were two areas which needed to be included in the Curriculum of M.C.A. (Commerce), these were PHP and DOTNET. Taking into account this need, the college authorities decided to arrange the teaching of these two additional subjects. This has certainly helped to enhance the employability and placement opportunities of M.C.A. (Commerce) students. Similarly, Departmental of Microbiology has been conducting Pharmaceutical technique course in collaboration with one industry to enhance the employability of M.Sc. (Microbiology) students.
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1.3.6 How does the institution monitor and evaluate the quality of its enrichment programmes?
It is a matter of pride that the college has a tradition of running enrichment programmes since last three decades. To monitor these programmes the college forms committees. The committees plan for conduct of enrichment programme with academic calendar, invited talks by eminent personalities, inviting college alumni for guiding the students. Every year most of the students are benefited by participation in these activities. The enrichment programmes are monitored through the separate committee and the coordinators appointed for each course. The committee ensures the smooth and effective conduct of the courses, availability of adequate infrastructure and other resources. The feedback forms are also filled at the end of the course and later they are analyzed for further actions to be taken if any. Placement of such students in various areas gives to evaluate and upgrade the programmes in the next sessions.
1.4 Feedback System
1.4.1 Contributions of the institution in the design and development of the curriculum prepared by the University.
Ten teachers (including four chairpersons of BOS) of our college are members of Board of Studies of SPPU, Pune. Some of the staff members are the members of syllabus sub- committees of BOS. These members, along with other teachers of the college, actively participate in framing and revising the syllabi. Some of our teachers are also members of Board of Studies of other Universities. Our college is well connected with industries and corporate houses. The college ahs Industry-Academia Collaboration committee. Industry-Academia meet is regularly conducted which helps in designing and updating the courses. They also help in post course training and recruitment.
1.4.2 Is there a Formal Mechanism to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum? If yes, how is it communicated to the University and made use internally for curriculum enrichment and introducing changes / new programmes?
Initiative is been taken to obtain feedback from students and stakeholders on Curriculum. The stakeholders‟ viz. the students, parents and teachers feedback on curriculum is also taken, compiled and forwarded to the BOS Members of respective subjects. On the basis of feedback college has also framed 23 skill oriented courses. We also take feedback from regular students and alumni with respect to changes in the syllabi.
1.4.3 How many new programmes / courses were introduced by the institution during the last four years? What was the rationale for introducing new courses/ programmes?
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Keeping in tune with Mission Statement of the institution as well as taking into account demands from the students, the needs of the society, nation and the global needs, the college has introduced new courses. The details are as follows –
Year Course Name Research Centers 2014-15 M.Phil. Microbiology M.Sc. (Mathematics) 2013-14 B.Sc. (Animation) 2012-13 PGDBF Economics PGDFT Marathi 2011-12 M.C.A. (Commerce) Electronic Science M.Com. (IT) B.B.M. (IB)
Criteria II – Teaching Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Students Enrolment and Profile
2.1.1 How does the college ensure publicity and transparency in the admission process?
The college publishes the updated prospectus every year. At the end of academic year college declares admission process as per norms of SPPU, Pune and Government of Maharashtra, for next academic year. All rules for reservations, preferences for differently abled students, merit list rules etc. are circulated to admission committee. Schedules of entrance examination are displayed on notice boards and also on college website. College displays information booth in educational fairs. After declaration of various University results and for next year admissions, publicity of admissions is done through pamphlets, brochures, flex board displayed in college campus. Transparency in admission is maintained through ERP software as well as college has implemented online admission process from the academic year 2014-15. For post graduate admissions, table admission process is followed with merit numbers through one to one correspondence in the counseling hall. Total applications received and numbers of students admitted for every course are declared from online data.
2.1.2 Explain in detail the criteria adopted and process of admission (Ex. (i) merit (ii) common admission test conducted by state agencies and national agencies (iii) combination of merit and entrance test or merit, entrance test and interview (iv) any other) to various programmes of the Institution.
The overall policy for admission is by merit of marks and as per norms of SPPU, Pune and rules of reservation by Government of Maharashtra. Admissions are done by conducting entrance examination for the courses like, M.Sc. Computer Science, MCA(Science), B.B.A. and B.C.A. Admission committee conducts counseling session for proper admissions at undergraduate courses with students choice.
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2.1.3 Give the minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes offered by the college and provide a comparison with other colleges of the affiliating university within the city/district.
Minimum and Maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level Programme / 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Course Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max B.A. 35 82 35 84 35 80 35 91 35 9 B.Com. 45 80 45 86 45 81 45 85 45 82 B.Sc. 40 82 42 85 40 85 40 93 36 90 B.Sc.(Comp.Sc.) 45 80 45 82 45 88 45 90 45 95 B.Sc. 55 78 55 82 55 86 50 90 52 84 Biotechnology B.Sc. 60 82 60 85 60 86 52 85 46 91 Microbiology B.C.A. 40 62 40 63 40 70 40 68 40 72 B.B.A. 40 60 40 62 40 66 40 56 40 70 B.Sc. Animation ------50 66 48 64 B.B.M. (I.B.) M.Sc. Comp.Sc. 50 83 50 88 50 85 50 82 50 83 M.Sc. 52 85 55 89 52 90 50 85 54 89 Electronic Sc. M.Sc. Botany 52 82 53 86 55 88 51 88 65 83 M.C.A. 45 88 47 79 46 80 45 88 47 89 Comp.Sc. M.Com. 45 75 49 81 45 76 46 74 45 78 M.A. Marathi 45 65 45 68 48 69 48 80 42 73 M.A. English 45 70 45 68 45 65 45 72 43 76 M.A. Psychology 50 75 50 80 50 84 52 80 50 84 M.Sc. 50 79 53 83 50 85 52 84 51 86 Microbiology M.A./M.Sc. 50 76 52 78 55 80 54 84 51 86 Geography M.Sc. Chemistry 50 80 50 78 50 85 50 83 51 83 M.A. Economics 52 68 50 72 54 74 50 72 51 77 M.Sc. 45 79 48 79 49 80 51 78 47 76 Biotechnology M.Sc. Statistics 55 78 52 76 54 82 55 85 56 80 M.C.A. 50 85 52 84 56 88 50 85 50 87 Commerce M.Com. ------e-commerce PGDBF - - - - 50 80 52 78 51 81 PGDFT - - - - 48 78 51 81 50 85 PGDT ------M.Sc. Maths ------50 91 Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 40
Every year minimum and maximum percentage of marks for admission at entry level for each of the programmes varies. In nearby college or other colleges of the affiliating University it is in the same range of marks.
2.1.4 Is there a mechanism in the institution to review the admission process and student profiles annually? If „yes‟, what is the outcome of such an effort and how has it contributed to the improvement of the process?
The mechanism to review and improve admission process category wise is carried out through Admission Committee consisting of office staff as well as teaching staff .This committee holds meetings in both the terms to review admission process and plan for the next year process. The college gradually shifted from manual to computerized online admission system to increase transparency of the process. Counseling rounds are also conducted by the staff members from Admission Committee. The actual process guides to the queries of the students like to choose subjects, courses, examination patterns etc. Recently college subscribed website shiksha.com on which information about the courses and enquiries regarding admission are provided online. There is a Student Performance Evaluation Committee (Result Analysis Committee) to review students profile annually. As a result of the continuous efforts, the admission process for students has become simple, transparent particularly for the out of state, NRI, and International students. Students and parents are always in communication through ICT, since the profiles of them are computerized. As far as admissions are concerned it can be said that the admissions are inclusive.
2.1.5 Reflecting on the strategies adopted to increase/improve access for following categories of students, enumerate on how the admission policy of the institution and its student profiles demonstrate/reflect the National commitment to diversity and inclusion SC/ST OBC Women Differently abled Economically weaker sections Minority community Any other The admission policy has also resulted in the inclusion of all reserve category, differently abled students, economically weaker students, and minority community as well as women students. The profile of the total admissions would clearly indicate that it demonstrates national commitment to diversity and inclusion. Category wise admission quota is filled up according to Government policies and University regulations by the college. Sports students are given preference and sports scholarships are also provided by the college. Economically weak students are allowed to pay fee by installments. Adequate facilities like ramp, wheel chair, toilets, digital library are made available to differently abled students.
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the last four years and comment on the trends. i.e. reasons for increase / decrease and actions initiated for improvement.
Programme A Number of applications Number of students Demand Ratio admitted
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 UG 300 300 300 300 300 240 1:1.5 1 B.A. 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2 B.Com. 500 500 500 500 500 480 1:5 500 500 500 500 500 1:1.6 3 B.Sc. 300 4 B.Sc. 1:5 100 1000 100 100 100 (Comp.Sc.) 180 5 B.Sc. 1:2 100 100 100 100 100 50 Biotechnology 6 B.Sc. 350 350 350 350 350 200 200 200 200 200 50 1:3 Microbiology 7 B.C.A. 20 20 20 20 1500 360 1:6 1500 1500 1500 1500 8 B.B.A. ------1000 360 1:6 9 B.Sc. Animation 9 1:0.2 10 B.B.M. (I.B.) ---
PG 1:6 750 750 750 750 750 1 M.Sc. all Comp.Sc. 150 150 150 150 150
2 M.Sc. 100 100 100 100 100 Electronic Sc. 600 600 600 600 600 3 M.Sc. Botany 120 120 120 120 120
4 M.C.A. 60 60 60 60 60 Comp. Sc. 60 60 60 60 60 5 M.Com. 6 M.A. 100 100 100 100 100
Marathi 100 100 100 100 100 7 M.A.
English 100 100 100 100 100 8 M.A. 180 180 180 180 180 Psychology 9 M.Sc. 120 120 120 120 120
Microbiology 300 300 300 300 300
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Programme A Number of applications Number of students Demand Ratio admitted
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 10M.A./M.Sc. 180 180 180 180 180
60 60 60 60 60 Geography ------11 M.Sc. Chemistry 12 M.A. Economics 13M.Sc. Biotechnology 14 M.Sc. Statistics 15 M.C.A. Commerce 16M.Com. e- commerce M.Phil. ------Ph.D. ------1 Botany 2 Zoology 3 Commerce 4 Life Science 5 Marathi 6 Economics 7. Electronic Science
Integrated ------PG Ph.D. Value added 1:0.8 48 48 48 48 48 1 B.Sc. Vocational 2 3 Certificate 12 12 12 12 12 1:1
32 certificate courses Each Course
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Programme A Number of applications Number of students Demand Ratio admitted
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 (avg) Diploma ------1 2 PG Diploma 30 30 30 30 30 1PGDBF 30 30 30 30 30 1:1 2 PGDFT ------1:1 3 PGDT
From these trends it can be concluded that, although teaching, infrastructureand employability is good in some courses, number of centers increased in certain subjects resulted in spreading of students reduced admission numbers. Due to social reasons like everyone attracts towards engineering and medical professional courses, students enrolled for traditional courses in colleges are reducing in number. Social economic status of the parents is raised, which also caused to give professional - higher education to their wards. As per national trades admissions in various subjects are affected every year. Our college is one of the highest enrollment colleges in Pune city. Actions for improvement are taken like counseling to reestablish trends, add on courses, remedial coaching, use of website shiksha.com and by arranging career counseling.
2.2 Catering to Diverse Needs of Students
2.2.1 How does the institution cater to the needs of differently- abled students and ensure adherence to government policies in this regard?
All necessary steps had been taken like elevators for these students for unstaring them, Special library entrance, provision of „brail lipi‟ books, audio books, brail lipi reader instruments etc. are also made available to benefit differently-abled students. The visually challenged students are provided with volunteers to help them in their studies and a writer is also provided at the time of written examinations. In some courses on demand, the facility to have the notes in their vernacular language is provided. For slow learners from these categories additional guidance is provided and stress release arrangements are made.
2.2.2 Does the institution assess the students‟ needs in terms of knowledge and skills before the commencement of the programme? If „yes‟, give details on the process.
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Yes, the respective departments conduct tests in the class rooms usually at regular time of the lecture. These tests are verbal and/or written, based on previous knowledge of a student. Bridge course / Lectures are arranged for students shifting from science to commerce, commerce to arts etc. Need of communication skill and awareness about the college facilities is introduced at the informative lecture at the beginning of the course. A revision lecture at the beginning of a course is planned, to understand the depth of their knowledge of the subject. The students enrolled without Mathematics at HSC level are specially trained and upgraded up to necessary Mathematics level needed for B.Sc. Biotechnology. For MCA Commerce and M.Sc. (Comp.Sc.) course, Mathematics is introduced up to basic level and on-line demonstrations are also arranged. Educational CDs/CBTs are used for the learning of the new topics. For the PG course in Psychology, aptitude tests are conducted. For PG course in Electronics Science, special practical sessions in MATLAB, PSPICE, and C- Programming are conducted
2.2.3 What are the strategies drawn and deployed by the institution to bridge the knowledge gap of the enrolled students to enable them to cope with the programme of their choice? (Bridge/Remedial/Add-on/Enrichment Courses, etc.
College has strategy to conduct English communication courses for all the students. Skill oriented short term programs are organized by various departments. Remedial courses in Physics, Mathematics, Electronic Science, Statistics, English and Accountancy are organized prior to University semester examinations so as to configure the student in his subject with confidence. Guest lectures and industrial visits are arranged to get them latest information in these subjects. At the end of the academic year, final year students are familiarized by organizing sessions for interview techniques, mock interviews, group discussions, etc.
2.2.4 How does the college sensitize its staff and students on issues such as gender inclusion, environment etc.?
Staff Academy organizes various programs through which gender inclusion at various levels is emphasized to staff. Yuva Manch organizes exhibitions, lectures for boys and girls. These platforms help girl students to become aware of the social responsibilities, gives them mental support to fight against sexual harassment and other issues related to modern culture of the society. In girls common room, additional book shelf with more than 300 books related with gender equality, responsibility of family life, pre-marital counseling, etc. is kept. Self defense training programme for girls students is conducted. Gender equality issues are continuously discussed and actions are carried out throughout the year by conducting programs, viz. street play on „save girl‟ issue, poster competitions, and essay competition. Environmental education is taught at second year level of all graduation courses. College has formed GCI (Green Campus Initiative) committee. It has completed energy audit of college campus. Bio-diversity audit and green audit of college campus has been initiated.
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Non-conventional energy particularly solar energy has been used. Solar energy based distilled water unit, solar energy based water pump, solar energy based lightening system has been installed. Several conferences organized by our college were based on the theme on environmental awareness and its conservation. College has established bio-medical waste disposal process. The concept of zero Garbage Campus has been initiated. The college has been running vermiculture training programme since last five years and vermiculture unit is being used very effectively. Students of Department of Botany have conducted identification and naming of more than 1000 road side trees on four roads in Pune city. Used papers from college campus are sent for pulping and re-use. Efforts are made to use recycled papers and paper manufactured from agricultural waste for practical journals, college magazine, prospectus, office files, etc. For conservation of water, storage tanks are installed with automatic water level controllers. Rain water harvesting system is also installed. Some of the state level conferences organized by the college were exclusively on the theme of water conservation. Well known water conservationist of India ( commonly referred as Water Man of India), Dr. Rajendra Singh, guided the teachers and students on aspects of water conservation. Teachers, administrative staff and students have actively participated in „Bus Day‟ campaign, organized by „Sakal‟ News Paper Pvt. Ltd. This was done in order to minimize air pollution caused due to individual vehicles. Nature photography competition for staff and students is organized every year. One of the National level conferences organized by the college was on the theme of e- waste management. College has started e-waste collection and disposal activity in collaboration with Modern College of Engineering and Department of Electronic Science, SPPU, Pune -7. Students and teachers have conducted „e-waste management awareness campaign‟ in a village adopted by the college. College has started e-governance activities with a clear objective of environmental conservation. Digital Record Room, Digital Library, Online admission system, Digital Classrooms and Virtual Classroom facilities have minimized use of papers and thereby helped in environmental conservation. UGC sponsored Digital herbarium project of Department of Botany, Digitized Simulations of Animal Dissections in Department of Zoology, Micro-scale experiments in Chemistry Laboratories and introduction of „Environmental Chemistry‟ are other examples of efforts made by the college in environmental conservation.
2.2.5 How does the institution identify and respond to special educational/learning needs of advanced learners?
The institute has system of class advisors through them advanced learners are identified with their previous year‟s performance, extracurricular activities, leadership activities etc. Through Arts circle and Gymkhana advanced learners in extracurricular activities are identified and motivated. IQAC provides ICT facilities and extra hours in laboratories for these students, additional books on demand are also provided to the needy students. „Best student Trophy‟ is our one of the activity for selecting best students from undergraduate and post graduate students based on academic, extracurricular activities every year . Our college supports financially as well as academically, advanced learners to participate in various competitions and research project presentations. Departmental library and various association activities provide way to the need of advanced learners. Students take Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 46
lead in organizing educational programs such as visit to industries, organizing guest lectures, organization of Quiz competitions etc. Advanced learners are encouraged for participation in Quiz, Debate and Problem Solving competitions, project competitions on recent topics. Post graduate advanced learners also participate in refresher course and work as resource person for conducting advanced experimentations in embedded systems. Sports scholarship is also given by the college to motivate advanced learners for best performance in sports.
2.2.6 How does the institute collect, analyze and use the data and information on the academic performance (through the programme duration) of the students at risk of drop out (students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners, economically weaker sections etc.)?
Class advisor plays a role of mentor for collecting, analyzing the data of students from the disadvantaged sections of society, physically challenged, slow learners and economically weaker sections. Academic performance of such students and the students with good academic record but having other problems is collected by Class advisors. Personal interaction with students and their parents improves the academic performance of such students and reduces the risk of drop out. Academic performance of the students is discussed after result analysis in every department and staff meetings. Remedial coaching Committee takes feedback of backlog students and admission committee analyses the possible admissions for various classes after result analysis where the dropout rate is a vital aspect. For slow learners students and mostly coming from semi English medium to higher education, bilingual explanations are given in the class, if required. Student Welfare officer and the experts in department of Psychology give counseling and financial support for economically weaker or students having personal problems in their education. Liberal concessions in fees sanctioned by college management are given to needy and meritorious students, they also provided support through earn and learn scheme. After collecting and analyzing the data in academic performance of such students, it has been observed that in our college due to special efforts taken by our staff members the dropout rate is negligible.
2.3 Teaching-Learning Process
2.3.1 How does the college plan and organize the teaching, learning and evaluation schedules? (Academic calendar, teaching plan, evaluation blueprint,etc.)
College academic committee reviews dates of commencement and conclusion, holidays declared by Government and SPPU, Pune for planning academic calendar of the college. Every department is asked to plan academic calendar for theory, practical, examinations, extracurricular activities of that departments. Examination committee prepares schedule for internal, term end examinations, evaluation schedule, result announcement schedule, marks submission schedule by considering University examination and HSC board examination schedules. The detail notices are put up, two months prior to examination, on student‟s notice board and also uploaded on the college website. For credit based systems at post graduation level every PG department displays Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 47
evaluation pattern for their subjects.
2.3.2 How does IQAC contribute to improve the teaching–learning process?
IQAC analyses teaching – learning feedback from teachers, students and parents. Decisions for improving the academic process the infrastructure, library facilities, and laboratory up gradations are recommended to Local Managing Committee for their proper implementation. IQAC implements the process of maintaining teacher‟s diary to continuously monitor and improve teaching learning process. Time tables for practical and theory classes are planned in three shifts by considering the students‟ convenience.
2.3.3 How is learning made more student-centric? Give details on the support structures and systems available for teachers to develop skills like interactive learning, collaborative learning and independent learning among the students?
Teaching and learning is made student-centric by providing the support structures, like ICT facilities, Networking and digital library. Digital class rooms are set up for interactive teaching learning. Students are assigned various seminars and guest lectures are organized. Some teachers have launched their sites on Google. College has also adopted online admission process with which students and parents are online, for the queries and progress, with teachers and office staff. There are various tie ups or interactive contacts like with IIT Mumbai and AIME, with which students interact and have collaborative study. Students at different levels are encouraged to undertake projects. For independent learning, digital library is made available as well as in some of the departments e-learning resources are made available.
2.3.4 How does the institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students to transform them into life-long learners and innovators?
The institution nurture critical thinking, creativity and scientific temper among the students by providing them platform of quiz competition, essay competition, various academic exhibition organized by science associations, commerce association and art circle. Students are associated with minor research projects and they present research papers in INNOVATION, AVISHKAR the research competitions at University and State level. Students are also deputed for various activities organized by DST, ISSER, National conferences etc. They are also exposed to apply heir advanced skills to perform challenging experimentation/ projects in laboratories. Students are assigned to review articles, visit Job fair, take part in group discussions, power point presentations, as well as for poster and model making competitions. The college promotes creativity amongst students through the activities like wall magazine, News Bulletin, current affairs and encourages to contribute in college annual magazine. Students are involved in organizing activities related to their subjects. Such activities with students own ideas and contribution implements lifelong skills among them, which are reflected in the life and reported by number of Alumni of the college. Lifelong learning is also ensured and encouraged with the activities, functions organized
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by various departments, committees, NSS and NCC. Student‟s role as organizer and volunteer plays vital training in his life. The college arranges a variety of community programs on the subjects like voting campaign, traffic rules sense, literacy awareness, save girl child, anti dowry, clean environment, solid waste management, etc., which nurtures critical thinking and creativity by contributing in these activities.
2.3.5 What are the technologies and facilities available and used by the faculty for effective teaching? Eg: Virtual laboratories, e-learning- resources from National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), open educational resources, mobile education, etc.
With recommendations of IQAC the use of ICT is promoted by the college authorities: Most of the class rooms and laboratories are provided with LCD projectors and Computer facility for effective teaching. College has also made available facilities of Digital Class room (05), Virtual Class room (01) , Virtual Laboratory (01) to enhance teaching learning process . Open resources available on internet like National Program on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) are broadcast in laboratories for group of students. National Missionon Education through Information and Communication Technology(NME-ICT) provided 7 terminals to our college. The downloaded educational activities like demonstrations, illustrations, and technical simulations are projected in classrooms. Digital library and Wi-Fi Campus provides to refer reference for any on in the campus as per his convenience. The college has automated computerized library with OPAC. It is also subscribed with INFLIBNET N- LIST Program, through which the faculty and students are able to access a wide range of e-journals and e-books.
2.3.6 How are the students and faculty exposed to advanced level of knowledge and skills (blended learning, expert lectures, seminars, workshops etc.)?
Use of Virtual Classroom and Virtual Laboratory encouraged students to get advanced level knowledge in college campus. ICT facilities provided in laboratories, digital library encouraged them for self study by using e-learning resources or internet references. All post Graduate students are encouraged to participate actively in National and International conferences to present papers, posters, etc. College organizes soft skill programs for the benefit of all students. Add on course and skill oriented programs are developed and organized to upgrade students for more than University curriculum. Use of technology enhanced the learning process to advanced level, as an example, Computer interfaced experiments in Physics help students to perform experimentations with various degree of freedom and confidence. Hands on training programs like embedded systems, Talley, foreign languages are organized by the college. Department of German organized „Miss-Media‟ a „Depiction of Women in Literature and Media‟, one day conference for Bachelor and Master Degree students of German studies was organized in collaboration with Fergusson College. Also lecture series from German Expertise Die Kulturnation Deutschland, Mr. Johannes Hofmann, Deutsche poppoten, Die Jugendkultur was organized in the college. The departments of Botany, Zoology, Geography, Microbiology and Biotechnology Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 49
conduct field work and excursions. Department of Commerce conducts project work included in their curriculum. Department of Economics, Political Science and History organize industrial visits, poster competitions, guest lectures, study excursions to acquaint the students with the changes taking place at advanced level. Students from professional courses such as BBA, BCA visit industries, trading fairs, and organize quiz competitions.
2.3.7 Detail (process and the number of students\benefitted) on the academic, personal and psycho-social support and guidance services (professional counseling /mentoring/ academic advise) provided to students?
Class advisors personally know the students in their class .The subject teachers are also in contact with students for knowing their difficulties including other than academic also. They report this to the concerned authorities if any student faces problems and request them for counseling the student. If necessary, the students are recommend for guidance from experts in our psychological guidance centre run by Department of Psychology. In practical course work small groups of students are interfaced with teachers where they play the role of mentors for that particular batch. Every teacher is attentive to mentor students related to any difficulty and takes personal care for the same. There is no ragging scare in our college premises in recent past years due to mentoring and social culture maintained in the campus. Many of the students had overcome their problems due to such type of guidance. The Placement Cell of the college helps the students for career development by arranging career guidance, mock interviews and placements by inviting companies into campus.
2.3.8 Provide details of innovative teaching approaches/ methods adopted by the faculty during the last four years? What are the efforts made by the institution to encourage the faulty to adopt new and innovative approaches and the impact of such innovative practices on student learning?
Innovative teaching: Efforts are taken to adopt advanced technology in teaching certain topics with the help of simulations, demonstration in class with LCD and Laptop. For Science faculty certain experiments in Botany, Zoology, and Physics Online demonstrations are organized, which clears the basic ideas in experimentation for those subjects. E.g. To make and observe slides, dissection of animals, least count of vernier caliper, spectrometer etc. In sports recording of the matches played are screen for the players to eliminate and minimize the errors in their playing activity in that game. Budgetary provisions are done for these facilities. Also various grants received like BSR, CPE, FIST and Star College helped college to innovate teaching methods by faculty. Under new approaches teachers are developing small projects, assignments in their subjects, encourage students for self learning through advanced technology and competitions like poster presentation, model making, power point presentations. Science and Commerce departments conducted Hands on training programs on embedded systems and Talley Package. Along with regular curriculum, efforts are taken to inculcate communication skill and English conversation through language laboratory. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 50
The College provides free internet access to the students in the Central Computer Centre, College library and also in all the Departments. Teachers prepare power point presentations and use educational CDs, downloaded YouTube resources to create a rich learning environment in class rooms and laboratories.
2.3.9 How are library resources used to augment the teaching- learning process?
The library staff keep the faculty and the students updated regarding its recent additions by publishing its online library bulletin on college website every month. They also provide previous years‟ question papers, internal examination, term-end examinations question papers available to the students online through this bulletin. The library has subscribed to various online journals and free access journals related to different subjects. The students are given the references by teachers while teaching the topic in class. Reference books and text books are made available to the students as per their demand. Internet facility is available to all students in the campus. Library assignments are given for preparing library notes for the topics in syllabus. Digital library is made available to students for refereeing e-books, teacher‟s notes, question banks, previous examination question papers and related literature in .pdf format. Audio Video facility is also provided in digital library for teachers as well as students.
2.3.10 Does the institution face any challenges in completing the curriculum within the planned time frame and calendar? If „yes‟, elaborate on the challenges encountered and the institutional approaches to overcome these.
On some extraordinary occasions the challenges are posed on completion of curriculum in planned time, e.g. Teachers strike, Strikes or „Bands‟ announced by political parties, situations like heavy rain and floods or epidemic diseases, in such situations college authorities call the meetings of all concerned including the representative of students and teachers to prepare special time table and complete the curriculum in time. Sometimes lectures and Practical are also engaged on Sundays and holidays, Short term and Long term vacations are also curtained to face such challenges. In this way College takes proper care to complete the curriculum prior to examination schedule.
2.3.11 How does the institute monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching learning?
The college basically evaluates and monitors quality of learning from the result analysis of every course. The feedback given by Students Council is discussed in the head of the departments meetings. Accordingly expected improvements are implemented. The Principal regularly calls meetings of Heads of the Departments for getting feedback on teaching-learning progress of each department and necessary guidance is provided to enhance the quality of teaching learning process similarly for enhancement in infrastructure and implementation of ICT, if needed.
2.4 Teacher Quality
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2.4.1 Provide the following details and elaborate on the strategies adopted by the college in planning and management (recruitment and retention) of its human resource (qualified and competent teachers) to meet the changing requirements of the curriculum
Highest Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Total Qualification Male Female Male Female Male Female Permanent Teachers D.Sc./D.Litt. Ph.D. M.Phil. P.G. Temporary Teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. P.G. Part-Time teachers Ph.D. M.Phil. P.G.
2.4.2 How does the institution cope with the growing demand / scarcity of qualified senior faculty to teach new programmes / modern areas (emerging areas) of study being introduced (Biotechnology, IT, Bioinformatics etc.)? Provide details on the efforts made by the institution in this direction and the outcome during the last three years.
The college appoints qualified staff for the new courses started like Biotechnology, Microbiology and Computer Science. Eminent professors and scientists from national research institutes and universities are invited for guest lectures and as contributory teaching staff. For the subjects like Bioinformatics, a mathematics expert in the subject conducts lectures. Laboratories are enriched with all necessary equipments and facilities. The college authority deputes the teachers for getting advanced topic information through training programs organized by national institutes and universities.
2.4.3 Providing details on staff development programmes during the last four years elaborate on the strategies adopted by the institution in enhancing the teacher quality. a) Nomination to staff development programmes b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning Teaching learning methods/approaches Handling new curriculum Content/knowledge management
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Selection, development and use of enrichment materials Assessment Cross cutting issues Audio Visual Aids/multimedia OER‟s Teaching learning material development, selection and use c) Percentage of faculty invited as resource persons in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences organized by external professional agencies participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by national/ international professional bodies presented papers in Workshops / Seminars / Conferences conducted or recognized by professional agencies
a) Nomination to staff development programmes
Academic Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty nominated
Refresher courses 25 HRD programmes 02 Orientation programmes 20 Staff training conducted by the university NIL Staff training conducted by other institutions 40 Teaching 32 Nonteaching
Summer/winter schools, workshops, etc. 05
b) Faculty Training programmes organized by the institution to empower and enable the use of various tools and technology for improved teaching-learning
The college authorities are always keen to introduce advanced technology in teaching learning and evaluation. Teaching learning methods/approaches: Staff academy organizes guest lectures, computer science department and Science Association organizes various workshops to empower and enable teachers to use advanced techniques in teaching learning. group study, pedology and Hands on training pogrammes. Some of them are listed below:
2011: Use of innovative pedagogic method “Cooperative Learning” by individual teachers in class room teaching.
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Feb 2012: Inclusion of a session on “Chemistry Education” and Exhibition cum Completion of Educational Aids in Chemistry in the National Conference on Perspectives of Chemical Sciences” organized by the college.
July 2012: Formation of a study group of teachers for use of innovative pedagogic methods in teaching in college. Conduction of four interactive sessions under guidance of an Expert Pedagogist.
Feb. 2013: Organization of a Regional Workshop on “Cooperative Leaning Applied to Classroom” conducted by renowned international Pedagogist Dr. Yael Sharan from Israel.
College organizes various seminars/guest lecturers for improving the teaching quality, exploring research skills, encouraging use of advanced technology and methodologies of teaching, updating their subject knowledge etc. IQAC conducts quality enhancement workshop for every department with subject experts from parent University and teachers from other colleges.
Handling new curriculum: Teachers from all the departments take active participation in syllabus framing workshops organized by Board of studies in various colleges, after that they also attend workshops conducted for implementation of the syllabus. The reference books, internet references, Question Bank, Examination patterns, Quality and difficulty level of questions are decided through these workshops.
Content/knowledge management:
Feb. 2012: A computer game „Crossword Puzzle of Periodic Table‟ was developed and exhibited as Educational Aid in the National Conference in the college. June 2012: Experimental trial of the newly developed crossword puzzle method of introducing periodic table to students was conducted on students. March 2013: Statistical results showing effectiveness of the above method were selected for oral presentation in a National Conference on Application of Statistics. May 2014: Research article describing the above method was published in American Journal of Chemical Education.
Selection, development and use of enrichment materials:
By the use of ICT and Digital Library reference work by the teachers and students is enriched with latest information in the subjects. The lectures, demonstrations and on- line explanations on particular topics are listed by the staff members and made available to every student. Collection of digital copies of reference material is made available in department laboratories. All the books recommended in syllabus and many more references recommended by Head of the Departments are purchased by Library.
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Assessment: For entrance examination the college has introduced computerized OMR sheets as answer book the examination revaluation made by SPPU, Pune is implemented in the institute by organizing hands-on training workshop for use of bar- coding system for examination answer boos, on line mark entry system, etc.
Cross cutting issues: The cross cutting issues like gender equality climatic problems environmental education, human right, use of ICT are discussed in staff academy and programmes organized by Yuva Manch in the college.
Audio Visual Aids/multimedia : The Department of Computer Science provides informal guidance sessions to the teaching staff regarding use of Laptop , LCD projector regarding technical guidance for including audio visual clips using multimedia in preparing educational e-contents , retrieving available e-resources from internet websites etc. etc
OER‟s: Open Educational Resources are made available to the teaching staff and students through digital library and internet connections provided to every department. Laboratory manuals were prepared by Dept. of Electronic Science for use of students.
Teaching learning material development, selection and use:
For practical courses departments have prepared hand books. The teaching notes prepared by staff members on particular topics are made available for the students through ICT. Specific references teaching materials website addresses are communicated in the class room while teaching particular topic. Through poster making, model making competitions on the topics from curriculum teaching learning process is enhanced.
c) Percentage of faculty
Invited as resource persons in Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences organized by 10% external professional agencies Participated in external Workshops / Seminars / Conferences recognized by 30% national/ international professional bodies Presented papers in Workshops/ Seminars/ Conferences conducted or recognized by 20% professional agencies
2.4.4 What policies/ systems are in place to recharge teachers? (eg: providing research grants, study leave, support for research and academic publications teaching experience in other national institutions and specialized programmes industrial engagement etc.)
The College encourages participation of teachers in orientation programmes and refresher courses to enhance their subject commands. The College supports teachers for attending conferences, seminars, paper presentations by sanctioning leave as well as providing registration charges to them. All the departments of the college organize Seminars/ Conferences/ Workshops of State, National, International levels by rotation every year on various themes and maximum number of teachers are motivated and facilitated to attend the same. The college encourages teachers to undertake minor and
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major research schemes from various funding agencies like BCUD, SPPU, Pune, UGC, DST, DBT, etc. Research guide teachers in our Research Centers are guiding research scholars working for M.Phil/ Ph.D. in the college, as well as some of the teachers are pursuing research work for their Ph.D. in other centers like National Chemical Laboratory, CEMET, SPPU, Pune. In-house publication of every research centre with ISSN number is published from last year. Teachers in college are promoted to do research in their subjects and publish their research work in these publications. The college motivates by sanctioning leave for attending hands-on and training workshop on technical skills organized by IIT Mumbai, Agharkar Institute, Pune, NCL, Pune, SPPU, Pune.
2.4.5 Give the number of faculty who received awards/ recognition at the state, national and international level for excellence in teaching during the last four years. Enunciate how the institutional culture and environment contributed to such performance/ achievement of the faculty.
Dr. H.V. Ghate received Best Teacher award by the Government of Maharashtra in 2011. He is an expert in the subject of Zoology and has been recognized as a Researcher in his subject. The research centre in Zoology, established in 1982, is developed and recognized at international level because of his excellent academic and research work. The college has helped him by providing laboratory infrastrucre facility and academic flexibility to conduct his activity in the best possible manner.
2.4.6 Has the institution introduced evaluation of teachers by the students and external Peers? If yes, how is the evaluation used for improving the quality of the teaching- learning process?
Teacher‟s evaluation is conducted through feedback forms by final year students, department wise. Heads of the department discuss this matter during end meetings in presence of Vice principal, who reports this to IQAC coordinator and Principal. Proper Instructions are given to teachers in annual academic term end meetings, and necessary steps are taken to improve teaching learning process. Teachers who had recently joined the college and having less than 5 years service are guided, motivated together by senior teachers, retired prominent professors from college. There are suggestion boxes at prominent places in campus where the students can drop their complaints/suggestions, if any. The contents of the boxes are analyzed on a monthly basis by college authorities and suitable measures are taken for the improvements. As far as the evaluation of teachers is concerned especially by the external peers, it is regularly performed by IQAC and University experts to verify CAS scores of the teachers. Parent‟s feedback at the time of result declaration is also taken in to consideration for improvement of teaching learning process. External peers in the form of guests are invited at various functions and conferences held in the college. Similarly, professors from parent University also interact with our teachers. The interaction results in appropriate opinions about recent education and teachers‟ role and our participation in teaching learning process. This is a sort of an
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informal evaluation of teachers by the external peers, to motivate teachers in teaching their subject with wide angle and broad prospective.
2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms
2.5.1 How does the institution ensure that the stakeholders of the institution especially students and faculty are aware of the evaluation processes?
Stakeholder of the institution especially students and faculty are made aware of the evaluation process by offering college prospectus of the courses available during the time of admission. The rules about the examination and evaluation process are available in the college prospectus, college website as well as University website. The institution organizes „induction programme‟ for first year undergraduate and post graduate students by the Principal of the college to orient the students. The institution has constituted an examination committee which takes care of exam related affairs of the college. The notices related to the examination are displayed well in advance for the information of students and staff and relevant circulars are made available in the office as well as on institutional website In classroom, the subject in-charge guides the students about the theory and practical examination pattern. At the time of admission post graduate students are made aware with the credit system pattern. Teaching faculty regularly attends workshops regarding implementation of credit based system. There is a facility in the college of bulk SMS from where students and staff are well informed about the examinations. In institutional departments, Parent-Teacher meetings are regularly conducted to discuss the syllabus as well as evaluation process.
2.5.2 What are the major evaluation reforms of the university that the institution has adopted and what are the reforms initiated by the institution on its own?
University Reforms Barcode System Online Examination Form Online Question Paper Delivery System Online Marks Entry Online Eligibility Form
College Reforms The institution has implemented “ERP” software named „Vruddhi‟ for first year admission and examination process. The institution has constituted Internal Squad. The institution has appointed „College Examination Officer „(CEO) Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 57
Senior supervisors (Internal) are Vice-Principals of the college. They ensure implementation of examination reforms. The institution has constituted unfair means committee to investigate the misconduct cases in the examination. The institution has been a centre for Central Assessment Program (CAP) for B. Com. and it was conducted smoothly and successfully. The institution has facilities for a separate exam control room for examination related operations.
2.5.3 How does the institution ensure effective implementation of the evaluation reforms of the university and those initiated by the institution on its own?
Evaluation Reforms of the University:- o Barcode systems . From year 2013-14, SPPU, Pune affiliated colleges have adopted barcode system . To introduce the barcode system to staff, the college has organized three workshops o Online Examination Reforms . From year 2013-14, university has adopted online submission of examination forms for the university. . The institution has provided a facility of computer with wi-fi connectivity in each department for students for filling the online forms and if required the staff members help the students. o Online Paper Delivery System . From year 2013-14, university has adopted online question paper delivery system. . The institution has set up a well-equipped examination control room to access the online question papers and to maintain necessary confidentiality. o Online Marks Entry University examination marks entry is online and therefore institution has developed secured intranet in the institutional office.
College reforms: o Internal squad monitors the examination and ensures smooth conduct of examination without any unfair means. o College examination officer is appointed to monitor exam related matters with university. o Senior supervisors: HOD‟s of all the departments work as senior supervisors during examination. o Junior supervisors: Majority of the faculty members of the institution work as junior supervisors. o Supervision time table is prepared according to the convenience of the faculty members and by considering their personal time table. o Regular meetings with staff members are conducted, before and during examinations.
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o Computerization: The process of examination work starting from on-line admission of the student, examination forms, subject wise seating arrangement of examination, hall tickets for examination, preparing results are computerized by the college.
2.5.4 Provide details on the formative and summative evaluation approaches adapted to measure student achievement. Cite a few examples which have positively impacted the system.
Formative tests: The college conducts subject-topic wise weekly tests, seminars, orals, group discussions, etc. and the evaluation of the student is measured in terms of marks. The performance of the student is discussed with the subject teacher. Summative tests: At the end of the semester summative exams are conducted and it is observed that due to formative examination, there is improvement in the students‟ performance in the summative examination. The formative and summative evaluation approaches adopted have shown an increase in the marks obtained by the students.
Example: 1 In UG courses, the formative evaluation is based on orals while regularly submitting journals for checking by the student. The summative evaluation comprises of the final examination (Annual/Semester) conducted by institution or University. 2 For PG courses, according to the incorporated credit system, students have to edit their own journals, which are evaluated (formative) for their internal assessment as well internal practical exams are conducted. The summative evaluation comprises of the final semester examination conducted by University.
2.5.5 Enumerate on how the institution monitors and communicates the progress and performance of students through the duration of the course/programme? Provide an analysis of the students results/achievements (Programme/course wise for last four years) and explain the differences if any and patterns of achievement across the programmes/courses offered.
Result Analysis for all thecourses (Arts, Science & Commerce) conducted by the institution are done annually. The analyzed results are displayed on the website of the institution. Annual report of the institution is submitted to SPPU, Pune and management of the institution. Every year institution organizes, a prize distribution ceremony for students and parents, in which students success in academics, sports or other extracurricular activities is appreciated. The internal marks are revealed to the students and their signatures are taken to that effect. The success of the students is communicated through notices, newspapers,
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institutional magazine and website. Differences observed may be summarized as follows:
o Students opting to the courses like B.Sc. Biotechnology, B.Sc. Microbiology and B.Sc. Computer science are generally meritorious students and belong to better socioeconomic background as compared to the students of B.Sc. general science. These students opting for specialized courses like microbiology, biotechnologies etc. have fixed aims and are aware of the subject prospects. This is reflected in their academic performance. o Similarly, admissions of BBA and BCA are on the basis of performance in entrance examination, hence academically sound students seek admissions to these courses as compared to B.Com students. These students are focused and have the fixed goals for their career. In case of medium of language, also this difference is observed that students opting for English medium are more dedicated and competent as compared to those opting for Marathi medium. o In Arts faculty students who select the subjects like German language, Japanese language to pursue their interest are observed to perform well in the same compared to the general Arts students. Though, the above listed differences are seen initially in performance of students of various faculties, further improvement in their performances is also observed. This is because of the efforts taken by institution by implementing suitable measures such as, . For economically backward students the college offers earn and learn scheme. . For slow learners the institution conducts remedial coaching. . To enhance the moral of depressed students, they are encouraged to undergo psychological counseling taken by Psychology department of the institution. . All departments in the institution regularly arrange academic guidance sessions for the students.
2.5.6 Detail on the significant improvements made in ensuring rigor and transparency in the internal assessment during the last four years and weightages assigned for the overall development of students (weightage for behavioral aspects, independent learning, communication skills etc.
Transparency o Internal tests are conducted for both UG & PG courses and their marks are revealed to the students. The signatures of the students are taken to that effect. o For subjective examinations the students can apply for photocopy of answer sheet. Weightage for behavioral aspect 20% weightage is allotted for sincerity and participation of the students (UG & PG) in the lecture and discussions. Weightage for Independent Learning and Communication Skills o In year 2013-14, SPPU, Pune has introduced credit system for PG courses. o An in-semester assessment of 50% marks is continuous and two tests for the
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same are conducted for a course of 4 credits. The subject in charge decides on the type of the test. Different types of tests that can be conducted are as follows: . Written test and/or mid-term test (not more than one or two for each course) . Term paper . Journal/Lecture/Library notes . Seminar presentation . Short Quizzes . Assignments . Extension work . An open book test (with the concern teacher deciding what books are to be allowed for this purpose) . Mini research project by individual student or group of students o For the internal examinations of objective type, the model answers sheets/answer keys, are displayed on the notice board after the examination, so that students can compare their answers with model answers. . Best student trophy is awarded by the institution, to meritorious students. The student‟s curricular as well as extracurricular activities are considered for the same. . An equal opportunity is given to all students by distributing merit forms for the best student trophy. The forms are screened and marks are allotted based on criteria‟s decided by the Best student trophy committee. The students scoring highest total marks are called upon for the interviews. The final result is declared by the panel of experts appointed by the committee.
2.5.7 Does the institution and individual teachers use assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning? If „yes‟ provide details on the process and cite a few examples.
The institution and individual teachers use assessment/evaluation as an indicator for evaluating student performance, achievement of learning objectives and planning. The causes for performance of F. Y. B.Sc. were discussed in teachers meeting called by IQAC, where the problems were solved by providing suitable infrastructure and by providing remedial coaching for students in need. Some of the faculty members in the institution have taken initiative to enhance the student learning by designing websites, for the benefit of the students.
2.5.8 What the mechanisms are for redressed of grievances with reference to evaluation both at the college and University level?
Revaluation & Photocopy: The students can apply for rechecking, revaluation and photocopy of answer books, for college as well as university examinations. Unfair Means Committee: The College has appointed a committee to look into the matter of unfair means during examinations.
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Counseling: The students are encouraged to consult with the respective subject teachers related to their queries in the photocopy of the answer books.
2.6 Student performance and Learning Outcomes
2.6.1. Does the college have clearly stated learning outcomes? If „yes‟, give details on how the students and staff are made aware of these?
Yes, the college has clearly stated the learning outcome. The university syllabus for a subject is framed by the Board of Studies (BOS) of the respective subject. The BOS clearly defines the learning outcomes/objects of each syllabi/ curricula, which is given in the prescribed syllabus of each subject. The subject teachers are deputed to attain the workshops and seminars held for focussing the learning outcomes. In departmental meetings every teacher is instructed to explain the learning objective of each subject at the beginning of the curriculum of each subject. While teaching the detail topic in curriculum the teacher emphasizes on the concepts, skills and the overall knowledge that the students are expected to acquire. Objectives: o Enriching student‟s knowledge and training them in the respective courses. o Introduction of the concepts and their application. o Inculcating sense of responsibilities and social and environment awareness. o Help student‟s build-up a progressive and successful career.
Learning outcomes & skills required by companies: o Knowledge o Strong analytical skills o Ability to interact effectively with peers and leaders as part of a multi- disciplinary team. o Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment and multitask effectively. o Strong attention to detail organizational skills.
Outcome of the result analysis is discussed with Principal, Vice-Principal, Head of the Department and the subject teacher. Various aspects influencing the result of the students for every subject are discussed in detail and remedies for improvising the result are suggested by the senior staff members. Institution regularly organises campus interviews for the students. Most of the departments have their own functional placement cell though which many students have been placed in reputed companies. Alumni of each department also participate in awareness of the students regarding the importance of achieving the learning outcomes. Alumni also guide the current students for interview preparation in various companies. The institute through the departments invites various companies for organising carrier guidance seminars for student awareness.
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2.6.2. How are the teaching, learning and assessment strategies of the institution structured to facilitate the achievement of the intended learning outcomes?
Teaching strategies: The institution routinely conducts lectures with advanced facilities like LCD and OHP. Most of the classrooms in the institution are provided with the ICT facilities. Intranet facilities are also provided in the departments. Institution is equipped with the facility of virtual classroom. This helps students to interact with the subject experts from different countries through video conferencing, webinars etc. Industry- academia facility in each department has been constituted to organize guest lecturers for enlightening the students about the application of their subject knowledge in various companies / industries / research laboratories etc. Students are encouraged to appear for various examinations such as NET/SET.
Learning strategies: Taking into account the breakup of number of lectures and practical for each topic given in prescribed curricula by university, the total plan is prepared by each teacher. The teacher makes appropriate use of the equipment‟s, learning aids, literature etc. to make the learning effective. College library is equipped with digital library system, which facilitates advance learning among the students. Students perform research work as a part of their curricula in the final year of the course/program. The institute encourages the students along with the concerned faculty to perform social activities to develop social awareness among the students. Extracurricular activities such as poster competitions, quiz competitions etc. are organized to aid in smart learning of the course. Some of the professors in the institution have designed websites, which are freely available for the benefit of the students. All departments regularly organize various intra-department, inter-department, inter- college extra-curricular activities for the students. Such activities facilitate development of the students in various aspects
Assessment strategies: Institution at departmental level regularly takes home assignment from the students for motivating the students to avail library facility and provoke the students for self- study. Institution at departmental level regularly conducts objective and subjective tests for the evaluation of the students. Such tests facilitate the assessment of the subject knowledge of the students and depending on the performance of the students they are guided by the respective subject teacher. Institution at departmental level regularly undertakes formative for assessment U.G. students. This is done with the help of objective tests, oral tests etc. at the end of each semester. If required these tests are repeated for the improvements of the
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students performance. Depending on the necessity extra lectures are conducted for slow learners in order to improve their performance. For all the U.G. courses summative assessment is conducted either semester wise or annually as per the University rules. Remedial classes are regularly conducted at departmental level for the benefit of students having back logs. Company personnel are invited to provide guidance to the students about appearing to the aptitude tests conducted by the companies.
2.6.3. What are the measures/initiatives taken up by the institution to enhance the social and economic relevance (quality Jobs, entrepreneurship, innovation and research aptitude) of the courses offered?
Institution has formulated industry academia cell committee which regularly organizes guest lecturers of renowned industrialists for guiding the students. This committee has also organised Panel discussion with experts from different fields such as, Bank Officials, HR Officers and Entrepreneurs so as to guide students. College has organized exhibition where in the students were allowed to sell their products in order to promote entrepreneurship among students. In the institution, the departments have Placement Cell, which organizes campus interviews for the students. Many students have been placed through such campus interviews. In the institution the departments have research projects funded by BCUD, UGC, Avishkar and PICC which are undertaken by the students. This helps in nurturing innovative and research aptitude among the students. The students are encouraged to select project themes which aim at focussing and resolving issues of the society or which have social economic relevance. E.g. Vermiculture and bio fertilizer production project. The departments of the institution run Add-on certificate courses for the skill development among students; which help the students to become competent and acquire good job. Institution has appointed Student Welfare Officer who looks after the needs of the poor students. Institute has active NSS Unit which organises various activities for the benefit of students and society. Street plays are organized by the college with the help of the students for creating awareness regarding social issues. Students are encouraged to participate in various competitions, seminars and conferences to enhance their course/program aptitude.
2.6.4. How does the institution collect and analyse data on student learning outcomes and use it for planning and overcoming barriers of learning?
Result Analyses is done by each department in the institution annually and at the end of each semester (internal and external assessment) as well as subject paper wise result analysis is done at each department. College performs academic audit which involves assessment based on result analysis followed by necessary recommendation for improvement.
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Some important and relevant topics that are not included in the syllabus are introduced to the students through guest lectures and visits to industries and research institutes. Skill oriented programs are conducted by the institute through the departments. E.g. Pharmaceutical Techniques, Animal Tissue Culture. The extra efforts are made by the teachers to facilitate the learning more effectively, particularly in case of subjects like Mathematics, Accountancy, English in terms of extra lectures, remedial coaching. Efforts are made by the teachers to clear the concepts of the students by explaining in simple language and if necessary, in vernacular language. Students are encouraged to undertake soft skill development programs.
2.6.5. How does the institution monitor and ensure the achievement of learning outcomes?
College arranges meetings with Head of the departments with result analysis and students feedback. During meeting it is verified that the barriers in learning outcome are resolved. Remedial coaching facilitates the improvements in the performance of the students. A college authority organizes regular meetings with student council to discuss the issues regarding sports, cultural activities and soft skill programs. For every subject attendance is taken by the respective subject teacher and in case of low attendance of the student, it is communicated with their parents. Term-end meetings are conducted at every department in the presence of Vice-Principal where issues related to performance of students are discussed and accordingly necessary steps are taken for the benefit of students. Institute monitors and facilitates campus placement for the students. Institute regularly takes alumni feedback for ensuring the achievement of the learning outcomes.
2.6.6. What are the graduates attributes specified by the college/affiliating university? How does the college ensure the attainment of these by the students?
Following are the attributes specified by the College, o Adequate knowledge of the concern subject o Possession of necessary skills o Adequate communication and interaction ability o Social Awareness o Development of general ability, to undertake responsibilities for the given profession. Various skill development programs are being conducted in the institution for the improvement of various skills such as communication and writing amongst the students. Institute also motivates students to participate in extra-curricular activities such as sports (State, National and International level) and different activities organised by Art circle (Firodia and Purshottam karandak). Institution has formulated Science Association which regularly organises guest lectures and activities for the students to nurture their research aptitude. Students are also
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encouraged to participate in State level, National and International Conferences and Workshops. Institution has constituted Alumni Association which functions for the betterment of the students by sharing their experiences with the college students. NSS unit of the college regularly organizes various activities so as to develop social awareness among the students. The students undertake research projects as per the structure of their syllabus. This enhances their confidence in applying their subject knowledge.
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Criteria III – Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1. Promotion of Research
3.1.1 Does the institution have recognized research center/s of the affiliating University or any other agency/organization?
The college has six Post Graduate Research centres (PGRC) of affiliating university. The PGRC of Zoology Department is the first and oldest research centre established in 1979.The PGRC of Botany Department was established in 1984 and PGRC of Commerce was established in June 2008. Recently, recognition is granted to three Departments Economics, Electronic science and Marathi.
The Departments of Microbiology, Biotechnology, have been recognized for M.Phil from 2014.
3.1.2 Does the Institution have are search committee to monitor and address the issues of research? If so, what is its composition? Mention few recommend ations made by the committee for implementation and their impact.
Yes, The College has Research MonitoringCommittee.
The composition of the Research Monitoring committee is as follows.
Chairman - Dr Neeta. Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Botany, Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005.
Coordinator- Dr K.D. Gopale, Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of Botany, Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005.
Advisors Science Faculty: Dr. A. K.Pande-Ex Head of Botany Department, , Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005. Dr. S. Y.Paranjpe Ex Head of ZoologyDepartment Modern College, Shivajinagar,Pune- 411005. Dr. R. S.Zunjarrao, Principal and Head of Botany Department. Dr. S. S. Kanekar, Department of Microbiology, Agarkar Research Institute, Pune. Now associated with Department of Biotechnology,as Emeritus Scientist
Commerce Faculty: Dr. Y. R.Waghmare Vice Principal, Associate Professor& Head, Department of Commerce.
The valuable guidance is given by Dr B. B. Nath Professor and Head of Zoology Department, University of Pune, Pune; Dr C. K. John, National Chemical laboratory, DrHomiBhahaRoad, Pune and Dr Shaligram , Professor and Head, Department of electronics, University of Pune, Pune - 411007.give valuable guidance in research in science. The Research Monitoring Committee is in the process of forming Internal and external advisory committees.
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Advisory Committee Principal Dr R. S .Zunjarrao Department of Botany Advisor- Dr H V Ghate Department of Zoology Advisor- Dr Y R Waghmare Department of Commerce Academic Research Coordinator- Prof Thengadi Department of Physics
Research Monitoring Committee Members
Chairperson- Dr. N M Patil Department of Botany Coordinator- Dr. K D Gopale Department of Botany Dr. S. D. Joag Department of Chemistry Dr. S .Taware Department of Marathi Dr. A. V. Deshpande Department of Physics Dr. M. M. Satam Department of Economics Dr. A .V. Kamble Department of Commerce Dr. S .S. Bhagat Department of Biotechnology Assist. Prof. M. S .Suryavanshi Department of Computer Science Assist. Prof. Ms. SheetalPardesh Department of Microbiology Assist. Prof. Ms.GeetanjaliLitke Department of Biotechnology Dr. Vaishali Waman Department of Physics C.A. Rasika Date Department of Commerce Assist. Prof. Vivek Bobade Department of Microbiology Dr. Sandeep S. Patil Department of Physics Dr.Y.S. Shinde Department of Zoology Dr. P.S. Kudnar Department of Zoology
The College has a Research Monitoring Committee with the objective to promote research activities for the benefit of academic progress. Research monitoring Committee encourages faculty to apply to various funding agencies such as UGC BCUD, DST, ISRO, MOEF, etc, and monitor progress of sanctioned projects and evaluate the completed project. The Research Monitoring Committee submits half yearly progress reports of all PGRC Centres to Board of College and University Development (BCUD),SPPU, Pune. Encouragement to faculty to fulfil eligibility criteria to pursue Ph.D. Provide budget for funding for undergraduate and Post Graduate research Publish Research journal (ISSN- ISBN) for publication of Research papers in all disciplines/ Life science/ Arts, commerce and Science faculty ( In Process). To develop a Central Research facility so that students/ faculty can work at one place for their research. To provide opportunity to faculty and students to develop innovative ideas to apply for patents. Interdisciplinary projects will be increased in future. Teachers will be encouraged to apply for Faculty improvement programme to pursue Ph.D. Formation of a Research Group (under the guidance of Emeritus Scientist) to progress the activities of research in Arts, Science and Commerce faculty.
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At the beginning of every academic year the Research Committee conducts meeting of members of committee and research related aspects are taken on agenda such as o Submission of six monthly progress report of Research centres to BCUD, SPPU, Pune. o Encouraging faculty to apply to various funding agencies. o Monitoring the progress of research activities of different departments. o Research projects for students and budgetary provisions for such projects. o Participation of faculty in conferences, seminars, workshops/ training programmes. o Requirements of resources such Journals/ Books. o The Information is made available to faculty and students regarding different funding agencies such as UGC, BCUD, DBT, DST etc. and informing any new rules and regulations regarding the same. The advertisements in this regards are displayed on the notice boards regularly in the respective Departments and in the staff room. o Encourage other departments with Post Graduate courses to apply for Post Graduate Research Centre. o Half Yearly meetings are conducted in presence of Principal, Vice Principal and Head of Departments for discussing different issues related to Research.
Recommendations by the Research monitoring committee : o The faculty members are encouraged to apply to various funding agencies for research projects. o The faculty members are encouraged to register for M.Phil. and Ph.D. o Encouraging students and staff to participate in National/ International/State level or College level conferences, Seminars, Workshops., different competitions such as „Avishkar‟ organized by BCUD, University of Pune, Pune-7 to present their research work. o Research carried out by students and staff needs to be published in College Published Journal.
Impact of recommendations :
Faculty members registered for Ph.D Out of 33 staff members registered at different Research Centres. 17 students have registered at PGRC , Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune -5. Ten staff members from different faculty have completed their Ph.D. in last five years.
Research projects (Major Research Projects)
One major Research project (Interdisciplinary) sanctioned by DBT in collaboration with IRSHA in 2010 of Rs 49 lakhs. Carried out in Department of Botany.(Completed) Interdisciplinary Research project sanctioned by DST Bio-ecological and Bio-chemical approach to assess Bryophytes – Pigmy Locust Association ,for a period of three years 2010-2013 in Botany Department of Rs.39,52,500/-.(Completed) Major Research project sanctioned by SERB-DST Fatty acid profiling and Molecular Characterization of Potential biodiesel producing microalgae from south India for three years 2013-16 of Rs. 24,00,000/-(ongoing) Currently in Botany Department UGC funded two major Projects sanctioned by UGC New Delhi of Rs. 9,86,750/- lakh and 12 Lakh respectively for a period of three years 2013-2016. /- (ongoing) One major research project sanctioned by ICSSR to Dr A H Shende of Department of Economics for a period of one year Feb2014-July 2015 of Rs 8 lakh. /-(ongoing) One project sanctioned by ISRO is ongoing in Department of Biotechnology of Rs. 16,04,000/- lakhs and one project sanctioned by CSIR to Emeritus scientist Dr S SKanekar from ARI is ongoing in Life Science Research department of Rs 17 lakhs. /-(ongoing)
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Two Major Projects sanctioned by DBT and DST are completed and at present five Major Projects sanctioned by UGC, ISRO, CSIR and ICSSR are ongoing.
Research projects (Minor Research Projects) (Table 3)
In Department of Botany two Minor Research Projects were completed in 2013 and 2014. Two staff members have been sanctioned minor research projects of Rs 1,30000 and 1, 20000 by UGC for a period of two years 2013-2015. And one project has been sanctioned by BCUD of Rs of Department of Electronics. Department of Physics has submitted two minor Research projects to BCUD
3.1.3 What are the measures taken by the institution to facilitate smooth progress and implementation of research schemes/projects?
Autonomy to the principal investigator The Principal investigator of the applicant has the full freedom to decide the different aspects of interest for carrying out the research project, with respect to selection of subject, utilization of funds and adjustments in lectures and practicals.
Timely availability or release of resources Timely release of resources for research students and faculty members for pursuing their research work.
Adequate infrastructure and human resources Majority of the research is carried out in science departments. The Science departments have sufficient infrastructure to carry out research in the laboratory. Most Science Departments have separate laboratories with required equipments, electricity backup, water supply to carry out research. The assistance from nonteaching staff is taken, when required, to carry out the research.
Time-off, reduced teaching load, special leave etc. to teachers.
As per UGC rules, no special time is given to Principal Investigators to carry out research work. However, after adjusting teaching schedule time available is utilized to carry out research. The time table is adjusted accordingly so that sufficient time is made available for Research. One faculty member had availed leave for pursuing Post Doctoral research work. One Faculty member has been granted leave under FIP for pursuing Doctoral research work.
Support in terms of technology and information needs Computers and Internet facility are available for the research purpose in most of the departments having Post Graduate Departments. The college has subscribed to INFLIBNET N-LIST programme which gives access to various research Journals. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 70
Availability of books for research purpose.
Facilitate timely auditing and submission of utilization certificate to the funding authorities. At the college level , follow up is done w.r.t. office work by Research Monitoring Committee . Research culture is cultivated by the authorities. The team of assistance from office looks after accounting, record keeping and timely submission of reports to funding authority. Felicitation of faculty is done in staff meeting thus environment conducive to research.
Any other Appointment of Ms Vaishnavi Joshi in Life Science Research Center as Research Associate from January 2014. The college also has Life Science Research Center. The centre was developed to establish and attract industry- academia research activities. Association of Former Head of Departments in Research activities in Post Graduate research Centres.
3.1.4 What are the efforts made by the institution in developing scientific temper and research culture and aptitude among students?
Newly appointed teaching staff as well as graduate and postgraduate students are encouraged to participate in various National and International conferences, seminars, similarly for guiding students for their projects at under graduate and Post Graduate level such as „Avishkar‟ organized by BCUD, SPPU, Pune, Pune 7. Ignited innovators of India (I21) organized by COEP in collaboration with Bhau Institute, Pune and Project competitions organized by Department. Students are encouraged to participate in research activities like Avishkar organized by BCUD, SPPU, Pune, Students from the Department are actively participated in International Conference „Youth United for voluntary Action (YUVA-2013) organized by „The Energy and Resource Institute (TERI) . The college is promoting research amongst undergraduate and Post graduate students under „Young Explorer‟ theme by funding the projects done by students under the guidance of staff . Presentation of faculty research work under BCUD funded projects in National Seminars such as INNOVATIONS. Girl Students are encouraged to apply for DST INSPIRE scheme to promote basic science research. Display of notices with respect to conferences, seminars, workshops, training programmes for P.G. students and research students. Recruitment of Ph.D. candidates are preferred, so as to pursue research. Interaction of the students with the scientists from various industries and institutes. Visits are arranged for students to various research organizations. U.G. as well as P.G. students are encouraged and motivated to take part and do experiments in small research projects. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 71
Provide infrastructure for in-house and inter-departmental research projects. Encourage faculty for submission of research proposal to various funding agencies.
3.1.5 Give details of the faculty involvement in active research (Guiding student research, leading Research Projects, engaged in individual/collaborative research activity, etc. Chartered Accountant Rasika Date Co-ordinates the activities of Avishkar of the college and has been motivating students for participation in Avishkar Competition since year 2009-10 till date. Avishkar is a Research Project Competition organized by BCUD, SPPU, Pune. The competition is organized at Zonal level , university level as well as State Level for presentation of projects done by under graduate, post graduate and research students and faculty members. The undergraduate students are encouraged to carry out projects of their interest under the guidance of faculty. The students are also encouraged to participate in various competitions to present their research work at various places such as „Avishkar „organized by BCUD, SPPU, Pune, Pune 7 or I2I organized by COEP, Pune . The Post Graduate students have to present Project as partial fulfillment for their M.Sc. course under the guidance of faculty. The undergraduate students from Agriculture Biotechnology are carrying out their projects at Department of Botany, Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology. One Girl student has availed the fellowship awarded by DST-INSPIRE for the year 2012- 2013. The appointment of junior research fellows is done under Major Research Projects. Botany Department at present has two research Guides. Dr K D Gopals completed his Ph D Thesis under the guidance of Dr R S Zunjarrao. Two students Prof Gawade (M Phil) and Ms Aboli Avhad (PET) are in the process for registering for Ph D at PGRC. Dr Neeta Patil was granted Ph D recognition by SPPU, Pune in May 2012. Three students are in process of registering for Ph.D. at PGRC Botany. Dr R B Barmukh and Dr U R Wayase are recognized Post Graduate Teachers recognized to guide for Ph.D.
Dr. H.V. Ghate and Dr. A.M. Bhalerao of Zoology Department are recognized by SPPU, Pune for PG teaching. Hence both staff members teach UG as well as PG students at our College or at University departments. Dr. H. V. Ghate is also recognized guide for Ph.D. degree of SPPU, Pune. So far he has guided four students who got their Ph.D. degree and presently he is guiding one more student Prof. N. M. Naidu of zoology department for Ph.D. degree. Dr. H. V. Ghate worked as co investigator and guided Post- doctoral research fellow, Dr. Sanket Tembe under a DBT scheme with Dr. Shouche of NCCS Pune. In addition Mrs. Gauri Sathye also worked with Dr. Ghate as a woman Scientist under a special scheme for women. Mrs. Sathye completed her project and presented a progress report of the research project in Sept 2011. Mr.Nirbhay Pimple and Mr.Rupesh Raut registered as Ph.D. candidates under Dr. Sanjay Kharat (Principal, Modern College,Ganeshkhind), at the PGRC of zoology department. Dr. Ghate successfully guided (as a co-guide) Dr. Sameer Padhye in his Ph .D. work which was done in department of Zoology, SPPU, Pune.
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Prof. Rahul Gaikwad of Zoology Department participated in “Avishkar” competition, SPPU, Pune. He was selected for the Final round at Jalgaon. Dr. P. S. Kudnar of Zoology Department presented a research paper entitled “Study of nutritional potential of zooplankton Moina macracopa” at the State level seminar held on 27th -28th Dec.2013 at New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shevgaon. Dr. Y. S. Shinde of Zoology Department presented a paper at “International Conference on Biosciences with special reference to Environmental Issues” (lCBEI-2013) Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (MS) India (December, 19-21, 2013). He has submitted Minor research project to BCUD, SPPU, Pune. Ph.D. research students enrolled in our PGRC submitted their half yearly progress report. Dr. H. V. Ghate and Mr. N.M. Naidu of Zoology Department published their research paper in an International Journal.Mr. N. M. Naidu went for survey work to places in and around Amboli, Kolhapur and Beed. He also made a study visit to ZSI, Kolkata. Prof. B.T. Kalbage registered for Ph.D. under SPPU, Pune Dr. Snehal Tawre and Dr. Shivajirao Mohite of Marathi Department are recognized by SPPU, Pune for PG teaching. Hence S.L. Tawre teaches UG as well as PG students at our College . Dr. S.L Tawre is also recognized guide for Ph.D. degree of SPPU, Pune. She is guiding six students presently.
1.1.6 Give details of workshops/ training programmes/ sensitization Programmes conducted/organized by the institution with focus on capacity Building in terms of research and imbibing research culture among the staff and students.( refer to Table 4)
Lectures By Dr. Sitaraman under Research Monitoring Committee Lecture by Dr. H. V. Ghate on „ Publication in scientific journals „ for students of Post Graduate, Research students and staff members involved in research. Department of Zoology conducted a special workshop on Microscopy for UG students to give them an exposure to use of sophisticated microscopes for research, on 22nd and 23rd February 2014. Skill development program in Animal Tissue Culture from 2010 till date Skill development program in PCR techniques for T.Y.B.Sc. Life Science students under DBT STAR College Skill development program in PCR techniques for T.Y.B.Sc. Life Science students under DBT STAR College. Organization of several conferences and seminars
3.1.7 Provide details of prioritized research are as and the expertise available with the Department / institution.
Sr No Name of staff Expertise in Research Area Subject Botany 1 Dr R S Zunjarrao Plant tissue Culture, and Biodiesel
2 Dr N M Patil Plant stress Physiology
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3 Dr R B Barmukh Seed Physiology, Secondary Metabolites through PTC. 4 Dr U R Wayase Plant Biotechnology 5 Dr A P Goggi Plant Physiology 6 Dr A P Kulkarni Plant Biotechnology 7 Shri S P Salunke Plant Taxonomy 8 Dr K D Gopale Plant Tissue Culture and Bio-diesel 9 Ms Rasika Kulkarni Plant Physiology Subject Department of Zoology 1 Dr H V Ghate Taxonomy Wide Group 2 Dr.A. M. Bhalerao Taxonomy- especially related to entomology 3 Prof N M Naidu Developmental Biology and Vermi- Technology 4 Prof B T Kalbage Freshwater Zoology 5 Dr Y.S. Shinde Taxonomy, Ecology and Biogeography of freshwater vertebrates 6 Dr P.S. Kudnar Hydrobiology and Zooplankton culture. Subject Department of Biotechnology- 1 Dr. Sangeeta Bhagat HOD Biochemistry, protein chemistry, enzymology, Phytochmistry, Diabetis 2 Dr. Rebecca Thombre Microbial Biotechnology, Nanobiotechnology, Asst. Professor Extremophiles. 3 Dr. Shubhangi Puranik Zoology, Animal developmental Biology, Asst. Professor Animal Tissue Culture, Cell-biology, Stem cell, Clinical research 4 Mrs. Rama Phadke Molecular Biology 5 Dr.Geetanjali Litake Medical Microbiology, Opportunistic Asst. Professor infections 6 Mr. Ravi Dabhade Biochemistry, Enzymology,Protein chemistry 7 Dr. Sangeeta Sathaye Biochemistry and Plant Biotechnlogy 8 Dr. Sharad Goswami Plant Breeding, floriculture
Sr No Name of Staff Expertise Subject Department of Commerce 1 Dr. Y.R. Waghmare Accountancy, Banking and Finance 2 Dr S. K. Rahane Management faculty 3 Dr A V Kamble Business Administration and Marketing 4 Dr R M Chitnis Banking and Finance 5 Dr S D Pawar Business Administration and Marketing 6 Dr Shobha Dadlani Business Administration and Marketing
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7 Dr Manganale V.S. Banking and Finance 8 Dr Pramod Botre Business Law 9 Dr Vandana Kulkarni Business Administration and Marketing
Sr No Name of Staff Expertise Subject Department of Marathi 1 Dr.Snehal Tawre Linguistics 2 Dr.Madhura Koranne Drama 3 Dr.Vaijayantimala Jadhav Modern Marathi literature,(Poetry)
Expertise of Emeritus scientist Sr No Name of Staff Expertise 1 Dr A K Pande Plant Mycology 2 Dr S Y Paranjpe Entomology 3 Dr.H V Ghate Insect Taxonomy 4 Dr. Pradnya P. Kanekar, CSIR Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Emeritus Scientist Extremophilies, Biodegradation and bioremediation.
3.1.8 Enumerate the efforts of the Department / institution in attracting researchers of eminence to visit the campus and interact with teachers and students?
In Department of Zoology Scientists and experts from India and abroad do visit department due to concrete work in taxonomy and the rich museum collection. The Zoology Department was visited by some distinguished guests during the academic year.2010-2011. Prof. C.A. Viraktamath (of GKVK, Bangalore) visited to discuss the progress of bug taxonomy that is underway in this department. Dennis Pamlin, an NGO from Sweden, visited this department to discuss the ecological problems and his ideas about solving some of those. Pamlin is an entrepreneur and founder of 21st Century Frontiers. He works with companies, governments and NGOs as a strategic economic, technology and innovation advisor. Mr. Pamlin worked as Global Policy Advisor for WWF from 1999 to 2009. Pamlin is currently an independent consultant as well as Director for the Low Carbon Leaders Project under the UN Global Compact and is a Senior Associate at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Dr. Christopher Thorpe-Dixon, from Plymouth University, visited department of Zoology in connection with work on fauna of ephemeral water bodies and discussed about possible collaboration. Dr. Aparna Watve, who is also involved in work on such ecosystems, made this meeting possible. In 2012-2013, Christopher John Thorpe-Dixon, from Plymouth University, UK, visited zoology department during July 2012, discussed about his interest in ecological work in Western Ghats and has expressed desire to collaborate with Dr. Ghate and students during 2013. He spared time and addressed our final year students on various aspects of Zoogeography.
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Two senior ZSI scientists Dr. Bulganin Mitra and Dr. Kailash Chandra (both from ZSI Kolkata), visited zoology department in connection with a collaborative project on Cerambycidae. Many specimens brought from ZSI Kolkata were studied during their 7 days visit and a couple of papers based on this work are prepared, one already submitted in March 2013. They were very happy with the taxonomical work done in this department and expressed desire to do further collaborative work with Dr.Ghate. Dr. R.M Sharma, Officer-In Charge of ZSI Pune, also visited zoolgy department in connection with taxonomical work Dr. Gaikwad and his students from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, also brought some specimens to zoology department. Dr.Ghate identified the material and also published a paper with their team on bugs from Chandoli region.Dr. Nikalje, a college Professor in Zoology, from Sangli, has brought some samples offreshwater sponges. ZSI, Pune, has also sent a sample of freshwater sponges for identification. A checklist of freshwater sponges of Maharashtra prepared by Dr.Ghate was recently published by ZSI in 'Fauna of Maharashtra'. Dr. Uttam Salve, a college Professor in Botany, from Beed, visited PGRC Zoology and has initiated a collaborative project on an interesting stem borer of that region. Recently Mr. Narendra Naidu HOD Zoology visited Beed in connection with this work and a collaborative paper based on this work is being prepared. Dr Amithabh Joshi JNCASR, Banglore, visited Department of Botany on 8th August 2011 for inspecting and guiding DST project. He interacted with staff members and research students. In Department of Biotechnologyeminent scientists like Dr Giri (NCL) has done Interaction with the faculty and students In Department of Commerce Dr S S Kaptan Head DCRC,SPPU, Pune, Dr P.V.Sathe BMCC Pune and Dr C. N. Rawal Principal, BMCC, Pune, Dr .A. P. Kulkarni Off. Principal, H.V. Desai College, Pune were invited for interaction with students.
3.1.9 What percentage of the faculty has utilized Sabbatical Leave for research activities? How has the provision contributed to improve the quality of research and imbibe research culture in your Department. . Till today no staff members have been given Sabbatical Leave for research activities as this facility is applicable to only University faculty. However, faculty has availed leave for pursuing PhD under UGC, FIP scheme. This gives motivation to faculty to register for Ph.D.
3.1.10 Provide details of the initiatives taken up by the institution in creating Awareness / advocating/ transfer of relative findings of research of the Institution and elsewhere to students and community (labtoland).
Department of Zoology- Trying to correlate our findings of research about the life- cycle of certain insects with the damage in the field and sharing information with the farmers. Often information is obtained from the farmers about the insects under study.
3.2 Resource Mobilization for Research
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Annually amount of Rs 50,000/- (2014-2015)are budgeted for research activities such a participation at national/ state level conferences/ seminars/ workshop, publications , providing finance for students to prepare flex or charts for poster preparation etc.
3.2.1 What percentage of the total budget is earmarked for research? Give details of major heads of expenditure, financial allocation and actual utilization.
The staff members are encouraged to apply to various funding agencies for Research grants. College also provides financial grants for staff which include registration fees and TA and DA to the participants. However, the undergraduate and Post Graduate research orientated students are encouraged to carry out research projects with limited budgetary provisions. They are also encouraged to participate in conferences and seminars where they provided with Registration fees and Travel Grant. It is proposed to increase budgetary provision for research activities in future.
3.2.2 Is there a provision in the institution to provide seed money to the faculty for research? If so, specify the amount disbursed and the percentage of the faculty that has availed the facility in the last four years
The provision for seed money will be made available when required by the faculty.
3.2.3 What are the financial provisions made available to support student research projects by students?
The students participating in Avishkar are given financial assistance for their Projects Presentations The Major Research projects sanctioned by different agencies allow recruitment of Project fellows who are paid salary as per the UGC rules.
3.2.4 How does the various departments/units/staff of the institute interact in undertaking inter-disciplinary research? Cite examples of successful endeavors and challenges faced in organizing interdisciplinary research.
The faculty and students of Department of Biotechnology has collaborations with different institutes like Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi; Department of Botany, Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune 5 and Department of Chemistry Modern College, Shivajinagar, Pune- 5;
3.2.5 How does the institution ensure optimal use of various equipment and research facilities of the institution by its staff and students.
Usually the equipments purchased by Departments are utilized during their regular practical's and research projects. The students from other Departments of our college also permitted to use the equipments with permission.
3.2.6 Has the institution received any special grants or finances from the industry or other
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3.2.7 Enumerate the support provided to the faculty insecuring research funds from various funding agencies, industry and other organizations. Provide details of ongoing and completed projects and grants received during the last four years. UGC (Major and Minor): Rs. 31,71,750/- (2010-2013) DST (Major and Minor) : Rs.63,52,500/- (2010-2013) DBT Research Projects : Rs. 46,47,200/- (2010-2013) ISRO(MRP): Rs.17,00,000/-(2010-2013) BCUD Research Project: Rs. 28,85,000/- (2010-20013) CSIR- Major Research project Rs 24,000/- (Refer to Table 3.1 and 3.2)
3.3 Research Facilities
3.3.1 What are the research facilities available to the students and research scholars within this campus?
The Science faculty of the college is running Post Graduate courses in Botany, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry. The Botany, Zoology Department have post Graduate Research Centre‟s . They have separate Laboratories to work independently. The Botany Department has separate Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, two Dissecting Research Microscopes (Leica) , HPLC , Bomb calorimeter , two Cooling Centrifuge , Polymerase Chain Reaction unit , Documentation system, two UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Research Microscope Leica ( lakh), Deep freezer , ) Environment test Chamber beneficial for Post graduate and research students. The Department of Biotechnology is well equipped with a separate Plant Tissue Culture laboratory and a well equipped Animal Tissue culture Laboratory, a Fermentor, two UV- Visible Spectrophotometers, CO2 Incubators, HPLC, Inverted „Research Microscopes‟. Rota evaporator, two Cooling Centrifuge, Deep freezer.
The Department of Microbiology has two well equipped microbial culture laboratories Phase contrast microscope, two UV-Visible Spectrophotometers, Rota evaporator. two Cooling Centrifuge. The department Chemistry has a Rota evaporator, Deep freezer, Blood Analizer, Elisa Reader, Fume-hoods for Chemistry Laboratories.
In Commerce, facilities such as books, Internet accessibility, Journals from library are made available.
In Psycology Department, several equipments for testing and experimental purpose are available.Latest Statistical Software are available .Students and Staff have Access to various e- journals and e-books. Distinguished experts and professionals are requested to guide the students from time to time.
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3.3.2 What are the institutional strategies for planning, upgrading and creating infrastructural facilities to meet the needs of researchers especially in the new and emerging area of research? In 2010-2011, Renovation of Post Graduate Research Centre in Botany Department In 2014, Proposed New M.Sc. research laboratory in the department. Development of Life science research laboratory. Development of computer laboratory Development of Language laboratory Development of Digital laboratory
3.3.3 Has the institution received any special grants for finances from the industry or other beneficiary agency for developing research facility? If „Yes‟, what are the instruments/ facilities created during the last four years. The college authorities are actively considering the proposal of availing funds from beneficial agencies in the next academic year.
3.3.4 What are the research facilities made available to the students and research scholars outside the campus / other research laboratories? a) With Industry Name of Industry Purpose Duration/Period Ayurvedic Rasashala, Karve Academic and Research One year Road, Pune b) With Universities/Colleges Name of Universities/Colleges Purpose Duration/Period Maxmueller Bhavan, Pune German teaching in the Five years College c) With Research Institutions Name of Research Purpose Duration/Period Institutions Modern College of Sharing of expertise and laboratory facilities Five years Pharmacy, Yamunanagar, available at both the colleges related to Nigdi, Pune -44 Pharmaceutical microbiology Agharkar Research SEM (Scanning electron Five years Institute Microscopy)photography Central Bee Research and Identification Training Institute Zoological Survey of Taxonomical work Five years India and Botanical Survey of India National Centre for Cell DNA barcoding Five years Sciences Department of Physics SEM (Scanning electron Microscopy) Yearly
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3.3.5 Provide details on the library / information resource center or any other facilities available specifically for the researchers? Internet facility is provided to all research scholars (Wifi facility), e.books and e Journals Digital Library. In Economics Research Centre, Research Journal are available . Economic Times, Financial express , EPW etc are available for reference. In Marathi Research Centre, Research Journal and reference books are available. Lalit,Navbharat,Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika,Ruchi etc.
3.3.6 What are the collaborative researches facilities developed / created by the research Institutes in the college. For ex. Laboratories, instruments, computers, new technology etc.
Department of Zoology, Collaboration with SPPU, Pune, Pune -7
o Preliminary set up for Drosophila culture o Introduction to sophisticated microscopes ( Leica) o Computer with high end processor for sequence analysis as a result of collaboration with NCCS. Individual research workers are encouraged to collaborate, the actual collaboration is between the College and the other Institution. For example Dr. H.V. Ghate of Zoology, through his collaboration with Dr. Y.S. Shouche of National centre for Cell Science, has obtained grants for college from department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, and it is treated as collaboration between Modern College and NCCS, Pune. At individual level also, there is an ongoing collaborative work (person-to- person interaction) going on in Zoology department. Here also the institution benefits as the publication carries the name of the Modern College. Dr.H.V.Ghate is having long term collaboration with the Prof Lech Borowiec and Dr. Jolanta Swietojanska (University of Wroclaw, Poland). Several papers have been published jointly in the last 5 years. These include descriptions of new species of Cassidinae beetles as well as a very comprehensive paper on larval morphology in a book devoted to this group of insects. In addition Dr. H. V. Ghate collaborated with Dr. Nikolai Orlov of Russia in describing a few new species of frogs from India and SE Asia. A major paper on this work has been published in the Russian Journal of Herpetology, one of the leading journals in the field. A collaborative work with Dr. Roger Roy of Natural History Museum, Paris, has also produced a paper describing a new species of Mantodea. Further collaborative work is in progress. All these papers have been published in International Journals. In addition Dr. Ghate has collaboration with DR. TK Mukherjee (Kolkata) and so far 3 papers have been published and 2 are in preparation. Dr. Ghate also has collaboration with Zoological Society of India Scientist PM Sureshan and again a series of papers have been published in collaboration. Another collaborative effort generated scientific data under Tiger Project at Sri Sailam, Andhra. Dr. Thulsi Rao, Co-ordinator of Project Tiger had invited Dr. Ghate to collaborate on insect diversity in their project. Papers have also been published from this project. These papers have been published in refereed foreign as well as Indian journals.
Another collaboration that is ongoing for the past five years is between H.V. Ghate and Y.S. Shouche and Milind Patole of NCCS (National centre for Cell science), Pune. Through a DBT Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 80 funded project they are looking at the microbial symbionts of insects and also molecular phylogeny of these microbes. The second project involves DNA Barcoding of Butterflies of Western Ghats. Both of them are “front-line” areas of research all over the world. A couple of papers have been published during this collaboration in International Journals.
A new laboratory for Life Science Research Centre has been developed in the Dept. of Biotechnology. The following instruments have been purchased in the Research Centre. o Fluorescence Microscope with Phase contrast attachment (Olympus) o Incubator Shaker (Remi) o Incubator (Remi) o Hot Air Oven( Remi) o pH meter o Micro weighing balance (Contech) o Microwave oven (Samsung) o Horizontal Gel Electrophoresis (Bioera) o Vertical Gel electrophoresis(Bioera) o Variable Power Pack (Bioera) o Computer with Printer o DGGA Differential gel Gradient
Ten new computers were purchased for Bioinformatics laboratory Development of new Post graduate research laboratory in Biotechnology
3.4 Research PublicationsandAwards
3.4.1 Highlight the major research achievements of the staff and students in terms of
Patents and filed (process and product)
Dr. Mrs. Shilpa Mujumdar, Head, Department of Microbiology, Dr. Mrs. Rebecca Thombre, Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Mrs. S. S. Kanekar, Emeritus Scientist, Department of Biotechnology and Dr. S. Y. Paranjape, Chief coordinator, Research, of our college have patents to their credit. Thus there are in all eight various patents to the credit of the staff members. The patent filed by Dr. Rebecca Thombre - four students of biotechnology are the co- investigators.
Original research contributing to product improvement Research studies or surveys benefiting the community or improving the services.
Research inputs contributing to new initiatives and social development
3.4.2 Does the Institute publish or partner in publication of research journal(s)? If „yes‟, Indicate the composition of the editorial board, publication policies and whether such publication is listed in any international database?
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Research Centers will be publishing a Research Journal having ISSN ISBN No. ( In Process) In house e-journal of student research has been published every year since academic year 2011-12. Two volumes of research journals with ISSN number are published. Applications for getting ISSN number for research annuals are submitted
3.4.3 Give details of publications by the faculty and students: Publication per faculty More than 50 publications in International and National Journals of staff and students ( Refer to annexure)
3.4.4 Provide details (if any) of
Research awards received by the faculty
One student ( Meenal Sable F. Y. B.Sc. (B) -2012) recipient of DST INSPIRE scholarship.
Dr K D Gopale received DST Young Scientist award of 24 lakhs for a period of three years (2014-2017)
Dr Mrs K N Gaikwad: Shortlisted for best research Paper PD Sethi award 2014
Recognition received by the faculty from reputed professional bodies and agencies, nationally and internationally.
Department of Chemistry Dr Mrs S D Joag 1st Prize in BASF-ICT National Competition 2011
Incentives given to faculty for receiving state, national and international recognitions for research contributions.
3.5 Consultancy
3.5.1 Give details of the systems and strategies for establishing institute – industry interface? Most of the Commerce & Science subjects have industrial visits and internship training in various industries. The UG students at the end of the second year and the PG students at the end of the first year for the period prescribed from the University. On the completion of the training they have to submit the detailed report on the training programme. The students of Mathematics and Computer Science give adult literacy programmes and teach basic computer to the office people periodically. Most of the departments have signed MOU with reputed companies and industries to promote their institute industry relations.
Industrial visits by Department of Commerce 2011-2012
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Dr Mrs S K Rahane and Prof S R Hirve visited Chintamani Silk Mills Pvt. Ltd (Cotton Textile Mill ) at Theur and Jaggery manufacturing plant at Rahu. with T.Y.B.Com C Prof S.J. Ahiwale and prof Rupesh Bansode, SY BCom D, visited Trimurti Agro Product Ltd (Sabudana Factoty ) at Koregaon Bhima Pune. Dr R W Kulkarni visited, Devgi Warner (I Pvt Ltd) with T Y BCom D Dr A V Kamble Visited Market Yard Pune. With S.Y. B.Com B Prof Moreshwar and Prof P.S. Shah visited College of Agriculture, Banking Reserve Bank of IndiaPune. With SY BCom
Industrial visits by Department of Commerce 2012-2013 Dr Mrs S K Rahane arranged industrial visit of TY B.Com students to „Simply delicious‟ Pune for studying process ,costing and ascertainment of product costs.
Industrial visits by Department of Commerce 2013-2014 Prof S R Hirve and Prof Moreshwar arranged industrial visit to Malegaon Sugar Factory with the students of, TY B. Com. The aim of this visit was to know manufacturing process of sugar factory and to know the method of calculation of total cost. Dr A V Kamble organized a field visit of SY B.Com class, marketing management students to Gultekdi Market Yard- APMC.
3.5.2 What is the stated policy of the institution to promote consultancy? How is the available expertise advocated and publicized? The institution promotes faculty and students in their involvement in consulting services to generate money. They are encouraged to do the consultancy work outside the college hours by giving full freedom in their fields. The college curricular programme is framed in such a way that undergraduate and post graduate students can take advantage of industrial training
3.5.3 How does the institution encourage the staff to utilize their expertise and available facilities for consultancy services? The institution encourages the staff especially those having expertise in their area for consultancy services .The institution also has professional expertise to give consultancy services. Such consultancy may be undertaken as monitory award or for rendering it as extension service.
3.5.4 List the broad areas and major consultancy services provided by the institution and the revenue during the last four years. In various departments faculties have undertaken consultancy services with the consent of the institution which are rendered free of charge.
3.5.5 What is the policy of the intuition in sharing the income generated through consultancy ( Staff involved: Institution) and its use for institutional development? As mentioned earlier, most consultancy services are given by staff members free of charge and hence the issue of designing a policy for showing the income generated through consultancy has to be attended.
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In case of minor income generated from consultancy services, the fees etc are deposited with the institution. Consultancy services given by the faculty is non remunerative and the decision is being considered by Local managing committee. The norms/ guidelines to be framed is under consideration.
3.6 Extension Activities and Institutional Social Responsibility
3.6.1 How does the institution promote institution-neighborhood community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship, service orientation and holistic development of student?
Following activities highlight the promotion and institutional neighborhood community network and student engagement, contributing to good citizenship: Employment based training to the women/housewives in the neighborhood community – a. Dr. Sudhir Ujalambkar conducted a special workshop on „preparationof home based products‟ such as phenyl for cleaning floor. Thistraining was offered free of cost. About 200 women participated in this workshop. b. Prof. R N Ingole from the Department of Botany had conducted three free of cost workshopson preparation of „Herbal cosmetics‟ for women. c. Prof. Narenrdra Naidu from the Department of Zoology has conducteda series of workshops on „Vermiculture Technology‟ for college students and people from neighborhood communities. d. Financial literacy campaign was conducted for the students, staff, neighbouring community and school children on Friday 17th Jan 2014. The aim of the campaign was to create awareness about Banking functions, services and techniques. About 130 students participated and shared their knowledge with the parents, neighbouring society women and young school children on the subject like functions of bank, types of accounts, types of cheques, various currencies of the world, RBI policy, insurance policies, Maha Bank, NABARD, Stock Exchange, etc. and importance of financial awareness for development.
Preference based admission in the college to the students from Police Colony. Free guidance sessions for preliminary preparations for competitive examinations like MPSC, UPSC etc. are arranged for students from Police colony. A separate study room and required books are made available for these students. College Play ground is made available for the week days to students from neighborhood communities. Health awareness camp and HB checking camp were held for women from Police Colony and other nearby places. The department of Psychology conducts Counseling Camp for the neighborhood community to eliminate/reduce the psychological distress. The M.A. Part II students in collaboration with the Pragati Foundation Group Testing and Career Awareness had provided psychological testing and career awareness sessions to the children of brick-kiln laborers.
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3.6.2 What is the Institutional mechanism to track student‟s involvement in various social movements /activities which promote citizenship roles?
NSS and NCC units of our college organize following social activities every year. Most of the students enrolled for NSS and NCC participate actively and voluntarily in such activities. These activities are as follows – 1. Tree plantation activity at adopted village and also as per the demand of Municipal Corporation and NGOs 2. Blood donation camp in college campus 3. Writer group to assist blind students in the examination and workshops for these students 4. Participation in HIV/AIDS awareness campaign 5. Participation in Road Safety Awareness Programme
At the end of every academic year, the felicitation of the students is done by conferring the„Best Student trophy‟ to encourage them and to appreciate their efforts.
Under the leadership of NSS and NCC unit, the other students of college are also involved in such programmes, for example- Participation in rice plantation for the needy farmers.
3.6.3 How does the institution solicit stakeholder perception on the overall performance and quality of the institution?
The feedback from students, parents (meeting) employers (placement interview) are taken every year. Every year after the NSS special camp, a parent‟s meet is held where the parents are giving feedback about the activities held in camp and its impact on their son /daughter. From last three years after the rice plantation activity, the farmers are giving feedback about student‟s behavior and their efforts in this activity. Every year at the end of semester the feedback form is filled by the third year students for evaluation of teachers performance in the respective subjects.
3.6.4 How does the institution plan and organize its extension and outreach programmes? Providing the budgetary details for last four years, list the major extension and outreach programmes and their impact on the overall development of students.
Budgetary provision is made for execution of different activities as follows: Department Activities Impact Budget(Approximately) NSS Participation in Numbers of 10000/- p.a. activities related to activities are social cause increased. The Mayor of Pune appreciated the work and promised to help for more activities.
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NCC Participation in social Creating awareness 35000/- p.a. activities, NCC day in cadets, celebration Cadets are felicitated for their Outstanding performance. Sports Guidance of top level Improvement in 250000/- p.a. sportsmen their sports performance and achieved championship in some games. Science Association Lectures of various Created science 10,000/- p.a. scientists to UG awareness in the students students Commerce Tally training It is useful for 15000/-p.a. Association their placements Art Circle Lectures/Guiding More students get 250000/- p. a. sessions of artists to attracted & enrolled Promote the inbuilt their names Art talents in art & cultural circle. .
3.6.5 How does the institution promote the participation of students and faculty in extension activities including participation in NSS, NCC, YRC and other National / International agencies? The college has a separate units of NSS(250 volunteers) and NCC (Armyand Navy Wing, 30 cadets for each). Students enroll voluntarily for NSS and NCC. To appeal the students for participating in these activities, the information is displayed on the college notice boards. Display posters are also made for NSS and NCC activities at the time of admission to encourage students to enroll in NSS and NCC. Information is also given in college brochure/prospectus and college magazine. The notice is also circulated in class rooms after the admissions. After the admission process is completed, Principal‟s Address is held for the students of the first year of each discipline. In this programme, the students are briefed on the importance and benefits of NSS and NCC units, the activities these units carry out and the social responsibility attached to NSS and NCC units. Separate orientation programme is held every year for NSS & NCC students. Necessary adjustments are made to accommodate them in respective units. Students are given choice to have participation in extension activities. Special consideration is given to these students. The students are given the advantage of additional five marks in their University examination for participation in NSS and NCC as per Ord. 163.
3.6.6 Give details on social surveys, research or extension work (if any) undertaken by the college to ensure social justice and empower students from under-privileged and vulnerable sections of society?
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HB checking camp is held every year for girls, lady teachers and women from neighborhood communities. NCC and NSS units of the college in collaboration with Pune Police organize anti-drug rally every year. Karate training course was held for girls in the college. To create awareness about functioning of a Police Station, students are allowed to work in groups in the various Police Stations. Such students are give assistance to police officer during Ganesh festival in Pune and Pune Police Marathon . The college has participated in the activity „Shashan Aplya Dari‟, organized by Pune Municipal Corporation and Supriyatai Sule foundation. Students from the financially weak background are allowed to pay the college fees in installments suitable to them. Needy students from college are allowed to work in „Earn &Learn Scheme‟. NCC students of our college had visited and donated cloths and food grains to „Orphanage‟. The faculty members of the department of Zoology guided the slum area school students about health and hygiene with the help of posters. The students of FYBSc Zoology and the staff members explained about food, health, water etc. to the school children of Yelse village. Needy Students are given financial assistant through students Aid fund. The special help is given to the students from socially and economically weak sections under the special resolution of Progressive Education Society. Some members of staff have occasionally offered substantial financial assistance to the needy students for prosecuting their studies.
3.6.7 Reflecting on objectives and expected outcomes of the extension activities organized values by the institution ,comment on how they complement students academic learning experience and specify the values and skills included. College students realized and appreciated heavy working schedule of Police Department and also got ideas about diverse issues the Police Department handles simultaneously. They became aware of the concept of „patrolling the area‟. Due to acquired karate skills, girl students felt more confident while dealing with different incidences in day-today life. Students became aware of various schemes of government for the citizens. Students develop certain skills such as communication skills, Interaction skills, Leadership etc.
3.6.8 How does the institution ensure the involvement of the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the community in its reach out activities and contribute to the development ?Detail on the initiatives of the institution that encourage community participation in its activities? Dr. Sudhir Ujalambkar conducted a special workshop on „preparation of home based products‟ such as phenyl for cleaning floor. This training was offered free of cost. About 200 women participated in this workshop.
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Prof. R. N. Ingole from the Department of Botany had conducted three free of cost workshops on preparation of „Herbal cosmetics‟ for women. Prof. Narenrdra Naidu from the Department of Zoology has conducted a series of workshops on „Vermiculture Technology‟ for college students and people from neighborhood communities. The students of Vidyarthini Manch and Yuva Manch along with the staff members conducted a workshop on National Integration, Women Empowerment, Personality Development, and Youth Education. The activities of Vidyarthini manch such as –street play on „Save Girl Child‟, „Anticorruption awareness‟,HIV/AIDs rally etc also help in reach out activites. T.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc. Botany students identified and listed road side trees on two nearby roads . Name plates were prepared and displayed for the benefits of knowledge of the common people. Rally about e-waste awareness was organized in a village adopted by our college. In view of the problem of e-waste management, the college has taken lead in establishing e- waste management center. National level conference on the theme of e-waste management was organized on 23rd& 24th December 2013. College adopts village and undertakes socially relevant activities. The college students are also participated in the campaigning undertaken by Mayor of Pune city river cleaning under „ Youth for Environment Awareness‟.
3.6.9 Give details on the constructive relationships forged (if any) with other institutions of the locality for working on various outreach and extension activities.
The college in collaboration with Lokayat group has organized cultural programmes to create awareness in the masses on different social issues such as „Save Girl Child‟, Corruption, anti-drug movement, etc. Prof. N. M. Naidu from the Department of Zoology in collaboration with PrajFoundation conducted an awareness programme on „Waste Management‟. NCC and NSS units of our college support different activities held by Pune Police, e.g.,Anti-Drug Movement, Road Safety Awareness, etc. NSS Unit of our college is a member of Red Cross Society, Pune, andsupports them in various activities like HIV /AIDS awareness programme. NSS and NCC students actively support Police Hospital in Pulse -Polio activity.
3.6.10 Give details of awards received by the institution for extension activities and /contributions to the social/community development during the last four years.
The NSS Unit of our college has received „The Best NSS Unit of Pune District (Urban)‟ award for the academic year 2012-13 from the SPPU, Pune. The Programme Officer of NSS Unit, Prof. P.S. Varade received „Best Programme Officer of Pune District (Urban) Award‟ for the academic year 2012-13 from the SPPU, Pune.
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Principal Dr. R.S. Zunjararo is recipient of the prestigious „Best Principal Award‟ of the SPPU, Pune for the academic year 2013-14, for the work of social relevance done by college in last five year . Prof. A. V. Kamble was felicitated at the hands of Supriyatai Sule for the best contribution in the activity on „Shashan Aplya Dari‟. Miss Vaisahli Makadi and Miss. Bela Despande were felicitated by the SPPU, Pune for participation in State Republic Day Parade of the year 2014 at Mumbai. Our parent body Progressive Education Society has been recently awarded National level CSR(Corporate Social Responsibility) by IBM Lokmat and Maratha Chamber of Commerce by the hands of Hon‟ble Shri Sharad Pawar. The students of the college ,who participated in rice plantation activity were felicitated by the hands of Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra ,Hon‟ble Shri Ajit Pawar. Capt B B Yenage Received Outstanding Performance award by the hands of Brig Naresh Kumar, NCC GP Commander, Pune Group on NCC Day 24th Nov 2012. Capt B B Yenage Received Outstanding Performance award by the hands of Brig Naresh Kumar, NCC GP Commander, Pune Group on NCC Day 27th Nov 2013.
3.7 Collaboration
3.7.1 How does the institution collaborate and interact with research laboratories, institutes and industry for research activities. Cite examples and benefits accrued of the initiatives-collaborative research, staff exchange, sharing facilities and equipment, research scholarships etc.
Our college has initiated the process of collaboration with research laboratories, institutes in following ways- By contacting the researchers with common interest in research topics or expertise. By working as a co-guide with the research scientist working in other research institution. By helping the research students in their research work, working in other institutes. By way of officially sending our research students to different laboratories/ institution for training and interacting with the research students/staff of concern research institution. By way of working in same research project.
3.7.2 Provide details on the MoUs/ collaborative arrangements (if any) with institutions of national importance/ other universities/ industries/ Corporate (Corporate entities) etc. and how they have contributed to the development of the institution.
Department of Botany Dr. Mrs. K R Gandhe signed MoU with Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Deharadun, which has funded the two year (2008 - 2010) research project entitled „National carbon assessment of vegetation in forest and protected area‟ with grants of Rs. 3,14,180/-. Department of Biotechnology Department of Biotechnology, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Micro Sat Biolabs, Mumbai w.e.f. from December 2012 for academic and research collaboration.
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Department of Biotechnology,has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Malkolak Knowledge Centre, Hyderabad, for providing opportunities to the students for training and research in corporate/ industry environment and to facilitate exchange of knowledge for benefit in terms of collaborative research. Department of Biotechnology has a collaborative program with Dr. Ajit Koshy, Professor, Ragoonwalla Dental College, Pune for guiding MD students. Department of Microbiology Ayurvedic Rasashala, Karve Road, Pune , one year. .(20 -20 ) National Institute of Toxicology, Modern College of Pharmacy, Yamunanagar, Nigdi, Pune -44” Sharing of expertise and laboratory facilities available at both the colleges related to Pharmaceutical microbiology” Five years.(20 -20 ) Agharkar Research Institute, SEM (Scanning electron Microscopy)photography, Five year (20 -20) Department of Zoology Central Bee Research and Training Institute, Identification Zoological Survey of India and Botanical Survey of India, Taxonomical work, Five years National Centre for Cell Sciences, DNA barcoding, Five years. Research Projects (DBT) in Collaboration with Dr Souche , NCCS, Pune Department of German Maxmueller Bhavan, Pune, German teaching in the College, Five years
3.7.3 Give details (if any) on the industry-institution-community interactions that have contributed to the establishment/ creation/up-gradation of academic facilities, student and staff support, infrastructure facilities of the institution viz. laboratories/ library/ new technology/ placement services etc.
Department of Biotechnology has Industry Collaboration and Consultant with Germ Busters Inc, Powai w.e.f. 2013 and The Leela Kempinsky hotel , Powai w.e.f 2013. Department of Biotechnology organized Industry – Academia Meet (Industrialist & students interaction) for providing opportunities to the students for training and research in industry environment and for collaborative research in renowned institutes. Campus interviews are conducted for Post Graduate students in Biotechnology Several visits are arranged for Undergraduate and Post Graduate students to different industries Several lectures are conducted for up gradation of academic knowledge.
3.7.4 High lighting the names of eminent scientists /participants who contributed to the events, provide details of national and international conferences organized by the college during the last four years.
The college has organized International/ National/ State level seminars/ workshops during which eminent scientists of International and National level are invited to present their talk on themes.
Stem cell Technologies (March 2010) Department of Biotechnology
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International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation (ICBC) 28th to 30th January 2011 Department of Botany Dr Erach Barucha , Director for Environmental Science, Bharati Vidyapeeth, PuneTopic-Biodiversity Conservation Dr. R.M. Sharma, Deputy Director, Zoological Survey of India, Pune (MS) INDIA.Topic- Need for Conservation Dr. P. Tetali, Godrej and Boyce Lawkim MotorGroup, Shirval, Pune. (MS).INDIA Topic- Digital Herbarium Dr. Joachim Schmerbeck ,DAAD, TERI University, 10, Institutional Area, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070 Topic-Diversity of the Sundarbans: More tigers than trees. Dr. Yogesh Shouche, NCCS, Pune Topic -DNA Barcoding Dr Satish Pande, KEM Hospital ,Pune Topic- Andaman Bird Diversity and its Conservation issues Dr. Renu Bharadwaj , - Diversity of Human Pathogens, Dr. S.R.Yadav , Department of Botany, Shivaji University, Kolhapur(MS). INDIA Topic- Rare, endangered and threatened (RET) plant species of Western Ghats and their conservation.
International Conference on Business opportunities in life sciences (ICBOLS) organized Department of Botany 28th to 30th January 2012 Dr. Sushil Shah, Chairman and Founder, Metropolis Healthcare, Mumbai. Dr Prabhat Arya, Professor and Leader, Chemical Biology Program Institute of Life Sciences University of Hyderabad Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad 500046, India. Dr. Rajiv Serum Institute, Pune Title- „Job opportunities for life science student‟s. Dr G.M. Bhogle, Microbax Laboratories, Hyderabad. Title-„Developing a successful product‟ Dr.Sneha Limaye, Head,Clinical trials, Chest Research Foundation, pune Title- „Opportunities in Clinical Trials‟ . Dr Tommy Sopwith, Founder, Director of Imperial Innovations, London Dr. A. G. Deshpande, Quality Control, Ventri Biologicals, Vaccine division, Venkateshwara Hatcheries,Pvt Ltd, VHPL, Pune-25 Title- „Business opportunities in Poultry industry‟ Mr. Girish Chitale, Chitale Dairy , Bhilawadi. Title-„Business opportunities in Dairy Industry‟ Dr Priyadarshini Karve , Title- „De centralised approach to Bio-waste arrangement: Business Opportunities‟.
National Conference of Prospective on Chemical Sciences 2013 organized by Department of Chemistry)
National level seminar was organized by Dept of Commerce on „Recent Trends in Industry, Trade and Commerce‟ in March 2013.
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Dr. Roger Nunn Dr. Pramod Telgiri Dr. Vijay Khare Dr. Dhirawit Dr. Sumidha Desai Dr. Anagha Bhat Dr. Sunanda Mahajan Dr. Rajur Bhargava Dr. Sameeran Walvekar Dr. Triveni Goswami Dr. S. B. Gokhale Ms. Anjaleena Soni Ms. Janki Narkar Dr. Anil Sarwal Prof. Anthony Thomas Mr. Abhiraj Purandare Ms. Leah Guren Mr. Makarand Pandit Ms. Jagori Mukharji
Emerging trends in Indian commerce and industries (National Level seminar by commerce department) Dr. Smita Totade Prof. Rasika Date Dr. Sanjay Kaptan Dr. Girija Shankar Dr. Bipin Deokar Dr. Shekhar Joshi Dr. C.N. Rawal Prof. Sunita Gosavi Dr. A. P. Kulkarni
International Conference on Environmental Conservation by Adopting New Technologies (2014) organized by Department of Botany
Dr. Anand Karve, Director, Samuchit Enviro Tech Pvt. Ltd., Pune, India Plenary talk Mr. Keith Zendler, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Cspace, Inc. and Recyclemax.com; Founder, EnvironmentalServices of North America, Inc., USA Inaugural Address by Mr. Scot Wrighton, City Manager, Lavasa Corp. Ltd. Pune, India Dr. Nutan Khalap, Scientist,, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai, India Dr. Nilima Rajurkar, Professor, Department of Chemistry, SPPU, Pune, Pune, India Prof. Ramesh. Bhonde, Dean, Manipal Institute of Medicine, Bangalore, India Mr. Michael Paullster and Mrs. Susanne Paullster, Experts from Industry, Germany
3.7.5 How many of the linkages/ collaborations have actually resulted informal MoUs and agreements? List out the activities and beneficiaries and cite examples (if any) of
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the established linkages that enhanced and/or facilitated
Curriculum development/enrichment
o The MoU signed with German Department facilitates on curriculum development.
Internship/On-the-job training
o The institution does not have MoU with respect to Internship / on job training however, in future MoU s will be considered for the above mentioned aspect.
Summer placement
o Post graduate students of Science Faculty are allowed to apply for summer Training in o various Research / Academic institutes.
Faculty exchange and professional development
Research
o Department of Biotechnology has a collaborative program with Dr. Ajit Koshy, Professor, Ragoonwalla Dental College, Pune for guiding MD students. o Department of Biotechnology has a collaborative program with Dr Souche , NCCS, Pune. o Department of Zoology Research Projects (DBT) in Collaboration with Dr Souche , NCCS, Pune. o Department of Botany has successfully completed collaborative Research project with Department of Zoology DST (2010-2013).
Consultancy The institution does not have MoU with respect to consultancy training however, in future MoUs will be considered for the above mentioned aspect.
Extension e-waste management
Publication o Refer to list of publication for details
Student Placement The institution does not have MoU with respect to student placements o however, in future MoUs will be considered for the above mentioned aspect.
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Twinning program o The college is in process to initiate Twining program
Introduction of new courses The institution does not have MoU with respect to introduction of new Courses however, in future MoUs will be considered for the above mentioned aspect.
Student exchange The institution does not have MoU with respect student exchange however, in future MoUs will be considered for the above mentioned aspect.
3.7.6 Detail on the systemic efforts of the institution in planning, establishing and implementing the initiatives of the linkages/ collaborations.
Any other relevant information regarding Research, Consultancy and Extension which the college would like to include.
Research Centre of Botany Department, Mentorship to one student who was awarded DST INSPIRE fellowship.
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Criteria IV – Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Physical Facilities
4.1.1 What is the policy of the Institution for creation and enhancement of infrastructure that facilitates effective teaching and learning ?
The institution has a policy to provide best infrastructure and facilities for effective teaching and learning. It is elaborated as follows - Management has been always in favor of introducing new courses and programs as per the affiliating university. Accordingly it makes provisions for increase in infrastructural facilities to facilitate the requirements of students. Every year new courses are started by the institution as per the needs of growing technology, new career opportunities and courses designed by the affiliating university. The infrastructural changes are made as per the requirements of newly started courses. Departmental meetings are conducted in presence of Vice-principals of respective faculty and detailed discussions are held during the meeting about effective implementation of curriculum. Heads of the departments and staff members make suggestions with respect to departmental infrastructures and facilities to be created. Accordingly steps are taken from the procurement point of view. Purchase committee procedure is followed while developing and upgrading laboratories and classrooms. Continuous additions, refinements and improvements are made in the infrastructural facilities and learning resources so as to cope- up with the changing demands of academic field. The objective set is to provide „Modern‟ infrastructure, to be „Progressive‟. The college has initiated a process to make all laboratories and all classrooms ICT enabled. So far 20 laboratories and 55 classrooms are made ICT enabled. There is one virtual classroom, 5 digital classrooms, one virtual laboratory, digital library, digital record room. Intranet based e-learning facility is also available. A graph indicating increase in the infrastructure with respect to increase in number of courses / students is as shown in the graph 4.1.
4.1.2 Detail the facilities available for – a. Curricular and co-curricular activities – classrooms, technology enabled learning spaces, seminar halls, tutorial spaces, laboratories, botanical garden, Animal house, specialized facilities and equipment for teaching, learning and research etc.
Sr. Category Number Number Other details No. Up to Up to March February 2010 2015 1 Classrooms and tutorial 53 83 Classrooms with ICT facility well rooms furnished benches, blackboards, dais, podium etc. 2 Laboratories 43 48 All the laboratories are well equipped and are under annual
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maintenance contract. Institute purchases up-to-date equipments every year. Most of the laboratories are equipped with LCD projectors. 3 Technology enabled 5 43 LCD projectors are installed in learning spaces classrooms / laboratories for effective classroom teaching. 4 Auditorium 0 1 Well equipped fully air conditioned auditorium with generator backup, makeup room, VIP lounge, Ante room, LCD projector and audio-visual aids is developed. The Seating capacity is 517. 5 Assembly Hall 1 1 Well equipped fully Air conditioned hall with generator backup, attached VIP room, LCD projector, audio-visual facilities hall with 430 seating capacity is developed and well maintained for co-curricular activities like guest lectures, workshops, symposia, exhibitions etc. The area under construction is 2400 sq. ft. with elevator facility. 6 Seminar halls 2 2 Well equipped seminar halls with audio-visual facilities to conduct interactive training sessions. 7 Botanical Garden 1 1 Well maintained botanical garden. Departmental Herbarium is maintained. Ready to use Digital Herbarium. 8 9 Specialized facilities Digital Classroom 0 5 The classrooms with audio-visual and digital boards Virtual Classroom 0 1 Interactive video lectures Virtual Laboratory 0 1 Interactive experimentation with remote access Digital Library 0 1 e-learning, e-referencing 10 Equipment for teaching, learning and research Desktops 304 536 Desktops are made available to staff and students for online demonstrations. Laptops 14 48 Laptops are provided to each
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department. Laboratories with ICT 20 LCD projectors are fixed in 10 facility laboratories. Every department has one movable projector. Class rooms with ICT 10 LCD projectors are fixed in 10 facility classrooms. Every department has one movable projector. Internet facility Internet facility is provided in all departments with 10 mbps speed. Wi-Fi facility All Wi-Fi facility is provided in All departments. Presenters For the ease of presentation to teachers, presenters are provided to each department. Online demonstration - Virtual classrooms, virtual kits laboratory, Central Computing facility is provided which is used for online demonstrations. Under UGC major research project, department of Botany has developed and has stored digital images of more than 1000 plants which are made available to botanists. Department of Zoology has developed digital dissection kit and is stored on CDs which is given to students on demand. Whole campus is made wi-fi enabled. Internet facility is provided in all the departments. CD/DVD/Pen Drives Each department is provided with certain number of CD/DVDs and pen drives to keep the data storage. External hard disks are provided to every department. All the past data related to office from last several years is stored at central place especially developed as Digital Record Room. 11 Examination Control 0 1 A separate examination control Room room is provided with facilities like Computer, printer, internet connection, latest fast speed reprography machine, strong room.
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12 Administration 0 1 A separate administration Building building of 6000 sq. ft. is available for office and is in use for office administration purpose. Each staff is provided a computer with latest configuration and “Vriuudhi” office automation software installed on it. Sufficient amount of printers are installed in the office. b. Extra- curricular activities - sports, outdoor and indoor games, gymnasium, auditorium, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, Public speaking, Communication skills development, yoga, health and hygiene etc.
i. Sports: Physical education facilities have been strengthened. The college has developed basketball ground of international standard. The playground is developed and maintained as per National Level Standard for the games like volley ball, handball kho-kho, kabaddi. The college has provided separate slots in gymnasium for staff members. Staff members and students get a membership in Institutional badminton hall of international standard. The college has the facility of in all four play grounds. ii. Outdoor games: College ground is maintained and made available for the games like volley ball, handball, Basket ball, kho-kho, kabaddi, netball and ball badminton. For certain games kike football, softball, baseball, the college has made tie-up with other institutions like SPPU, Pune, Agricultural College, Fergusson College etc. for the ground facilities. The college has tie-up with Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri Chninchwad Municipal Corporation for swimming pool and Hockey play field respectively. iii. Indoor games: Progressive Education Society owns a badminton hall of international standard available to students and staff of the college. College also provides for table tennis table with enough rackets and table tennis balls. Along with these games some indoor games such as Carom, chess are also available for students. iv. Gymnasium: A well equipped gymnasium for the benefit of students and staff members is available. Total expenditure on Equipments and ground maintenance is Rs. 74,14,572/- . Some of equipments are - wrest curling, Leg extension, Peck deck, Smith Machine, Anguler Leg Press, Cross Over Pully, Jogger, Fat Testing Machine. A desktop with a pair of speakers and a printer is given for gymkhana department. v. Auditorium : Well equipped fully Air conditioned hall with generator backup, attached VIP room, LCD projector, audio-visual facilities hall with 517 seating capacity is developed and well maintained for co-curricular activities like conferences, cultural activities, guest lectures, workshops, symposia, exhibitions etc. The area under construction is 2400 sq. ft. with elevator facility. vi. Assembly Hall : Well equipped fully air conditioned assembly hall with generator backup, makeup room, VIP lounge, Ante room, LCP projector and audio-visual aids is developed. The Seating capacity is 517 and area under construction is 2400 sq. ft. vii. NSS : A separate furnished hall of size 10 x 12 ft is allotted as NSS office. Individual desktop, laptop, LCD projector is provided for the benefit of NSS students especially during NSS camp period. The NSS unit contains cupboards, chairs tables and equipments Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 98
like cooking gas stove, all necessary utensils required for cooking at NSS camp. Rechargeable batteries, 15 carpets/mats, two sets of tools for labor work / field work are also provided to NSS unit. The student enrolled for NSS is 250. Every year seven days residential camp is organized at the village adopted by the college. viii. Other Social and Community oriented activities : The students of the college undertake various social activities such as o Cleaning of the river o Cleaning of the Khadakwasla dam so as to increase its water storage capacity. o Help to the street children o Helping the social agencies in the distribution of clothes and other items. o Collecting the clothes and helping the NGO‟s to distribute them to the needy persons. ix. NCC : A separate NCC office and NCC store is available with the furniture like tables, chairs, cupboards etc. One desktop with printer is given for NCC office. The NCC units is run for two units – Naval and Army. The intake capacity of students is 100. x. Cultural activities : Different cultural activities are conducted by college to encourage students in the respective fields. College students have formed a musical band, all the necessary musical instruments have been provided by the college for the same. College also provides drapery, necessary furniture, stage for dance and drama etc. A separate Laptop, projector, sound system is also provided for the use in cultural activities. College provides Assembly hall to students for their practice sessions. Financial support is given by the institute for the material purchase, drapery, lights, audio system, projectors, collar mike, sets required for drama, dance at national level, state level, and intercollegiate competitions. Technical support required for students is also provided by the college. xi. Public Speaking : To facilitate the effective communication for the large number of students a portable public addressing system is purchased by the institution. xii. Communication skills development : For the effective communication and general personality development of students, soft skill development programs are run. For this a special laboratory is developed which also contains 12 desktops with internet facility. Separate trainers are appointed for the coordination of this programme. Under this scheme different sub-modules like physical fitness, communication skills, stress management, visualization techniques, goal setting techniques, creative thinking, and interview techniques are covered. Eminent personalities from respective fields are invited to guide the students. Institution provides financial support for the scheme. As a part of future development of communication program, a separate well equipped hall is proposed. An independent language laboratory with desktops, internet facility has been established to help the students for their overall improvement. xiii. Yoga: Meditation room has been made available with all necessary facilities. Stress management workshops for students and staff are organized by PG association and Staff academy, Value based Education Committee. The conference on „Role of spirituality in education‟ was organized. xiv. Health and Hygiene : Tie up arrangements are made with Kamat Clinic and Ekbote Hospital which are situated within 300 meters from college. Meditation facility as well as Medical help is made available to the students and staff with this provision.
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The regular daily cleaning of campus, classrooms, pavilion, play ground, toilets is outsourced. The employees of the agencies clean the entire campus regularly. A separate section and committee is constituted for housekeeping. The work of cleaning laboratories, offices and cabins is done by college non-teaching staff daily. Installation of Fume hood in chemistry department. Exhaust fans are installed in the respective departments. To prevent the injuries caused by chemicals, a separate shower bath, eyewash, safety goggles, gloves and other safety equipments are provided in the respective departments as a precautionary measure. Pest control particularly in office, library, record rooms, and other relevant places is done regularly with the external agencies. Canteen management committee under the expert guidance of members of Microbiology Department monitors the ambiance and cleanliness of the canteen and also monitors the ingredients in food items available at college canteen. Water purifiers / filters (Ten) are used to provide clean and filtered drinking water for the students and staff on the campus. The college canteen management has been instructed to prepare and serve the food in hygienic environment. Regular check-ups and surprise visits are made to maintain the hygiene in the canteen. A separate food committee is constituted to look after the health and hygiene of the college canteen. First aid box is maintained in each department, ladies common room, boys common room, staff common room and it is updated at regular intervals. The fitness of the sport students is conducted every year by Gymkhana department. The health insurance and mediclaim scheme has been introduced for the staff and is being made applicable gradually to all the members of the staff. Medical checkup camp is conducted every year for First year students of bachelor and post- graduate degree. Physical training is provided to first year students regularly.
4.1.3 How does the institution plan and ensure that the available infrastructure is in line with its academic growth and is optimally utilized? Give specific examples of the facilities developed, augmented and the amount spent during the last four years ( Enclose the Master Plan of the Institution / campus and indicate the existing physical infrastructure and the future planned expansions if any).
a. Growth in infrastructure in line with academic growth: In 1970, at the time of establishment of the institution there was 2 storied building. Over the period of time, as per the increase in number of courses and increase in number of students, third and forth floor was constructed. In 2003, East wing extension building number 1 ( Computer Science Department) was developed. In 2006, East wing extension building number 2 ( Biotechnology and Microbiology department) was developed. In 2009, Mezzanine floor of around 3000 sq. ft. was built.
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Administration building was built in 2011. BBA/BCA infrastructure was developed in year 2012. In 2014, 13000 sq. ft. of area above auditorium and management building is developed for proposed courses like Fashion design and technology.
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Graph 4.1 The above graph indicates that there has been the proportionate growth in infrastructural facilities to match to increase in the number courses and the number of students. b. Optimal Utilization of available infrastructure: Classrooms: Institution runs in three shifts. Morning shift starts at 7.15 a.m. till 11.15 a.m. second shift at 11.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m. and Afternoon shift from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. so that the number of classrooms can be utilized optimally. Number of class rooms are 83 and student strength is – Senior section : 5123 Post-graduate section : 1407 Total : 6530 This leads to the classroom: student ratio as 1:79. Laboratories : The laboratory timings are also set in three shifts. Laboratories are made available to students at 7.25 a.m. till 8.00 p.m. Continuous allocation of different batches to laboratories is scheduled according to lecture timings of students. Usually consecutive timings for lectures and practicals are set so that student does not waste the time in waiting. The students are also allowed to reserve the practical timing for extra hours as per their availability of time if the laboratory is free. As an example, for computer laboratory, some of the desktops are free for some particular batch. Student who has free time can reserve the desktop for that batch and can take advantage of using the laboratory and his/her free time.
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Library : Library timings are from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on all weekdays. The library is also made available to students on weekly offs and on public holidays. The students can get two books on the library cards provided to them and they are also allowed to get a book on their identity card while they are using the reading hall facility. Students books ratio is 1:10 Reading Hall : The reading hall timing is from 8.00 a.m. till 7.00 p.m. and is also made available to students on weekly offs and on public holidays. During examination period reading hall is made available for late hours. Seating capacity of reading hall is for 400 students. Separate reading section for college staff is also available. Students reading hall seating capacity ratio 1:7 Internet Café: The provision for 24 students/ staff to get accommodated in the internet café is made. They can take the prints of the material they have downloaded. Online journals, subscriptions are also made available. Digitized material in the form of lecture notes, question papers, presentations, project reports etc., is also made available for reading purpose in the digital library. The whole campus is wi-fi enabled. Every department has 10 mpbs leased line connection. Sports : On the play ground the proper demarcation is made for different events. The college has conducted several intercollegiate sports events for basket ball, football, baseball, kabaddi, kho-kho etc. As per the requirements of a particular game, the appropriate arrangements/ demarcations are made on the ground. Assembly Hall : Reservation system is maintained as per the calendar basis to book the assembly hall so as to make it available to different departments, for different events, functions etc. This arrangement enables the college to conduct a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities without affecting the effective teaching program. Post-function maintenance is also arranged for which a separate team is permanently appointed. Examination Section : The institution has separate examination committee active throughout the year. The role of this committee is to smoothly conduct the examination of all the three faculties and all the respective undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Proper coordination is done amongst the various college level committees to set up the examination time tables. The internal examinations are decentralized and are conducted department wise. Time tables for Undergraduate level third year internal examinations and Post graduate level internal examinations are set by respective department to reduce the burden on central examination control committee. Separate, spacious and well equipped examination control room has been developed to monitor and control the overall examination activities of the college. A separate examination officer is appointed to ensure the appropriate planning, control and conduct of all examinations. In order to facilitate the conduct of university examination as per the new decision of university i.e. online dispersal of the question papers to the colleges, the college has provided extra equipments and machines so as to enable the smooth conduct of examination as per the new system. Academic calendar: All the staff members maintain their academic calendar which includes personal timetable, academic planning, teaching plan, planning of duties for different events etc. which helps in smooth conduct of day-to-day activities. Budget : The requirements for the new academic year are submitted by the Heads of the Department prior to beginning of the academic year. The college prepares the budget on reviewing previous budget and requirements of the current year and as per the practice the budgetary provisions are made for each department.
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On the basis of the actual expenditure of the previous year the initial provisions are made for department for nine month and the review is taken of the budgetary provision and actual expenditure of each department in the month of January. On the basis of this review, revised budgetary provisions are made for remaining three months for each department. This ensures optimum utilization of budgetary provisions and the effective budgetary control on departmental expenses. The instructions are also given to the departmental heads to use the budget strictly on the basis of the actual requirements.
c. Facilities Developed Sr. Academic Facility No. Year 1 2010-11 Well equipped examination control room with additional store room facility. Well equipped Language laboratory with 14 desktop computers, printer. Establishment of research Centers in Commerce department and Life Sciences department. Development of new laboratories for BCA and MCA (Commerce) 2 2011-12 Newly constructed Administrative Office of 6000 sq. ft. in separate building. Accounts section is separately developed in administration section.
Installation of 32 CC TV cameras in the campus with control at two different places. Renovation of Statistics Department. Development of new laboratory for B.Sc. (Animation). 3 2012-13 Installation of Virtual classroom at the hands of Hon. Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh, Minister for Science and Technology, Government of India. Installation of Digital classrooms at the hands of Hon. Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh. Installation of Virtual Laboratory in collaboration with IIT Powai. Started use of ICT in classrooms. Renovation of Computer Science Department. Development of new laboratory for B.C.A. Installation of additional water filters and water coolers. Additional overhead water storage tank and water cooler are installed. Laptops, internet connection/facility to all departments Establishment of research Centers in Electronics, Economics and Marathi departments. 4 2013-14 Development of Digital Library, inauguration at the hands of
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Hon. Governor, Orisa state, Dr. D. Y. Patil Development of Digital Record Room, inauguration at the hands of Hon. Governor, Orisa state, Dr. D. Y. Patil on 31st July 2013. Started use of ICT in laboratories. Establishment of Competitive examination center. Development of Digital Herbarium by Botany Department. Up-gradation of Psychological Counseling Center Development of Career / aptitude guidance Center. College has purchased a software of career guidance and necessary computers. Renovation of NSS office. Renovation of Mathematics department. Installation of solar water plant, solar based distilled water system, and solar based water pump Development of new laboratory for M.C.A. (Commerce). Leased Line connection of 10 Mbps Intranet connectivity through optic fiber Development of Hostel facility and Guest house Development of non-resident student center through SPPU, Pune funds. 5 2014-15 Meditation room with relevant furniture and facilities. Establishment of research Centers in Chemistry department and Biotechnology department and Microbiology department. Renovation of Canteen.
d. Amount spent during last four years :
Category / 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Year Equipment Rs. 7459210/- Rs. 1866184/- Rs. 3007303.50/- Rs. 3710443/- Gymkhana Rs. 83654/- Rs. 326006/- Rs. 1543822/- Rs. 5461090/- Total Rs. 7542864/- Rs. 2192190/- Rs. 4551125.50/- Rs. 9171533/-
e. Infrastructure : The details of detailed expenditure on maintenance of infrastructure is as follows - Category / Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Furniture Rs. 4002346/- Rs. 3752008/- Rs. 1170061/- Rs. 463768/- Repairs and Rs. 4002346/- Rs. 3752008/- Rs. 1770061/- Rs. 463768/- Maintenance Total Rs. 8004692/- Rs. 7504016/- Rs. 2940122/- Rs. 927536/-
f. Maintenance : The details about maintenance of various things are as follows – - The institution has done Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for the following – Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 104
o Computers, Laptops, Network administration o Elevators o Generators o Pest control of library, administrative office, laboratories o CCTV , EPABX system o Air conditioners o Water purifiers o Fire extinguishers o Biometric attendance machine o Reprographic machines o Transformer o Induction gas stove o Vehicle maintenance o Water tank cleaning - Building Maintenance : Structural audit for cleaning, water provision, color, leakages, etc. is conducted by civil engineers to measure the strength of building columns. - Energy Audits are conducted by electrical department to measure the total consumption of existing transformers and electrical appliances like tubes, halogen, LEDs etc. - Furniture fixtures : Maintenance of furniture like benches, tables, cupboards, stools and other wear and tear material is conducted regularly. The scrap is disposed off or unused material is distributed to sister concern units if it is of their use. - The other types of insurances covered by the institution includes - Cash insurance, health insurance for students, vehicle insurance, Garden insurance etc. - Books maintenance : Regular stock taking and verification is done. Pest control is done in the library. To increase the book life, every new book cover is laminated and then kept in stack for use. Old books are checked and sent for binding at regular intervals. - Ground maintenance : Regular maintenance of play ground as per the national standard is done thrice a year. Appropriate demarcation of ground is made as per the organized event. All the equipments in gymnasium undergo periodical maintenance. Yearly 15000- 20000 Rs. are spent on ground maintenance. Rain water drainage system, water sprinkler facility is created for the play ground.
g. Master Plan : - Library Layout (Main Library )
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- Library Layout (BBA/BCA wing )
h. Future planned expansions : The college proposes following two courses bachelor of Fashion Designing (BFT) course and B.Sc. Nanotechnology for which the management has allocated 13000 sq. ft. area above auditorium and management building. Redevelopment of college building by the year 2020. 4.1.4 How does the institution ensure that the infrastructure facilities meet the requirements of students with physical disabilities?
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Institution has installed 2 elevators so that physically challenged students can reach to any classroom in the college. Institution has built wheel chair ramps at the respective places so as to enable these students to move around in the campus and visit different sections. Walkers and wheel chairs are provided to physically challenged students. Audio cassettes and CD‟s are provided to visually challenged students to help them in their studies. Digital Brail e-book reader is provided to visually challenged students. Library provides certain facilities to visually and physically challenged persons – o Audio books and their software is made available for such persons. o Brail books are also made available – these facilities are separately arranged in the library for the benefit of visually and physically challenged persons.
4.1.5 Give details on the residential facility and various provisions available within them :
Hostel Facility Girls hostel : The accommodation for 120 girl students is available. At present 43 girl students are staying in the hostel. There are total 27 rooms of which on ground floor 4 rooms, first floor 17 rooms and on second floor there are 6 rooms available. Recreational facilities, gymnasium, yoga center, etc. Color TV, gymnasium, indoor game like basketball, Carom board, chess boards are available for girl students. Computer facility including access to internet in hostel One desktop with multimedia facility, internet facility is made available in the hostel recreational hall. The internet facility is available for limited time period during the day. Facilities for medical emergencies Health care center, Qualified doctor (full time / part time) is made available on call to hostel students. Counseling center is available for girl students in the hostel. Arrangements are made with Kamath Clinic and Ekbote Hospital which are situated within 300 meters from college. Meditation facility, Medical help is made available to the students and staff with this provision.
Library facility in the hostels Library, newspapers are made available to hostel students. Internet and Wi-Fi facility Internet facility is made available on the hostel campus. Wi-fi facility is not available. Recreational facility- common room with audio-visual equipments A separate TV room is provided to the students. The common room is provided of adequate capacity. The desktop with internet facility is made available in the common room. Constant supply of safe drinking water Continuous running water along with water purifiers is installed in the hostel. Security :Security guards are deputed from external agency on 24 x 7 basis at prominent places in the campus. A separate security cabin is built near the front gate of the college. Regular identity card checkup, control on trace passers is done by the security personnel. 32 CCTV cameras are installed in the campus at prominent places.
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4.1.6 what are the provisions made available to students and staff in terms of health care on the campus and off the campus? Arrangements are made with Kamath Clinic and Ekbote Hospital which are situated within 300 meters from college. Meditation facility, Medical help is made available to the students and staff with this provision. The college canteen management has been instructed to prepare and serve the food in hygienic environment. Regular check-ups and audits are made to maintain the hygiene in the canteen. A separate food committee is constituted to monitor the hygiene related issues. First aid box is maintained in every department, ladies common room, boys common room, staff common room and is updated at regular intervals. Water purifiers (Aquaguard) are installed in the campus for students and in staff common room, in some of the departments for staff members for purified water. They are under annual maintenance contract. Regular cleaning of campus, laboratories, classrooms, staff rooms, ladies and boys common rooms is done by external agency twice a day. All the toilets in the campus are cleaned daily by external agency using proper cleaners. Fire extinguishers are installed and filled at regular intervals. Overhead water storage tanks, ground level water storage tanks are cleaned and maintained through Annual Maintenance contracts. Medical health check up of first year undergraduate degree and first year post-graduate students is done every year with the help of team of doctors. The major observations about the health of the students are noted and communicated to the students for future if required.
4.1.7 Give details of the common facilities available on the campus – spaces for special units like IQAC, Grievance Redressal unit, Woman‟s Cell, Counseling and Career Guidance, Placement Unit, Health Centre, Canteen, recreational spaces for staff and students, safe drinking water facility, auditorium etc.
IQAC Cell : A separate room is available on campus. College has received UGC funds of Rs. 3 lakhs for installation of IQAC room. This room is well equipped with computer, printer, LCD projector, wi-fi connectivity etc. Grievance Redressal unit & Woman‟s Cell: The college has „Women Grievances Redressal Committee‟ constituted as per Government guidelines. In addition to this, College has constituted „Staff and Students Grievances Redresses Committee‟. It is provided with dedicated space and equipment in department of Geography. Counseling : The college runs counseling center for psychological counseling, career counseling etc. A separate room is made available as a counseling cell wherethe general counseling is done on personal level to students, staff and to the community. The personal level guidance. Career related counseling, student level counseling, academic problems, premarital counseling, addiction related counseling, counseling for neighborhood community, counseling related to relationships etc. are focused in the counseling sessions by experienced staff members. Career Guidance : The college has established career guidance center under Department of Geography. A separate space is allotted for the activity. Students from all the faculties take advantage of the activity. Under this activity career guidance workshops, fun-fares are organized through which students get proper guidance.
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Placement Unit : College has a active placement cell conducted by Computer Science department for under graduate and post graduate department for all faculties. Various renowned companies visit college for the placement of students. Health Center : The college has a facility of health center in the vicinity of parent body‟s premises. Staff room : Separate, spacious staff rooms for ladies and gents members of the staff are available. They have all necessary facilities. A unique Staff Tea club activity is conducted by staff members, for the staff members. Common Rooms for Students : Spacious common rooms (Boy‟s Common Room and Girl‟s Common Room) are made available to the students. All required facilities are provided in these rooms. A separate lady staff has been appointed on full time basis as a care-taker in Girl‟s Common Room. Drinking Water : The college has installed 10 water filters cum coolers for the benefit of students and staff members. The storage tanks are regularly cleaned by hygienic care the professionals. Vehicle Parking : Separate well constructed parking facility is available for two wheelers as well as four wheelers. Separate arrangements are made for parking of the vehicles of students and staff. Canteen : The facility is made available for students and staff. Separate seating arrangements are made for ladies and members of the staff. Menu items and their rates are decided by the college authorities. It is also ensured that hygienic foods are served to the students and staff. Transport : College owns two separate vehicles (Sumo, Innova) which is made available for the members of the staff and students for the official visits. Additional vehicles owned by P. E. Society (10-seaters, Mini Buses) are also available on request for college study visits, camps and tours. Internet cafe: This facility is made available in library, central computing center and Computer Science Department. Auditorium : Well equipped fully air conditioned auditorium with generator backup, makeup room, VIP lounge, Ante room, LCP projector and audio-visual aids is developed. The Seating capacity is 517. Central Computing Facility: A separate common computing center is developed for the students and staff members. It contains 20 computers, printers, scanner, reprographic facility, internet/wi-fi connectivity. It is available from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm for all. Credit Co-operative Society: A social activity of credit co-operative society is run by the teaching and non-teaching staff members with the facilities like, recurring deposits, fixed deposits, instant loan sanctioning. The yearly dividend is distributed among the members. Recreational Spaces for Students: o Separate Boys common room and Girls common room are provided. o Well equipped air conditioned assembly hall of 400 seating capacity is provided for the recreational and welfare activities of staff members. o The students can use the free wi-fi facility on the campus. Recreational Spaces for Staff: o Two separate staff room areas for ladies and gents staff members have been provided. A separate staff attendant is appointed to take care of the staff rooms.
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o Well equipped air conditioned assembly hall of 400 seating capacity is provided for the recreational and welfare activities of staff members. o Auditorium with all modern facilities is available for recreational and welfare activities of staff members. o All the departments have separate departmental staff rooms where small recreational activities at department level are organized. o A Staff secretaries committee is constituted which takes care of recreational activities. o Staff Tea club is run under this Staff secretaries committee on contribution basis wherein tea is prepared and served twice daily to the staff tea club members. o The snacks are organized in the staff room to all teaching and nonteaching staff by staff members on the occasion of their achievements, awards. o At the time of term end meetings, the staff members are felicitated for their achievements, awards, new appointments, publications etc. by inviting achievements from all departments. o An “sms “ system is designed in the institution to greet all the staff members on their birthdays.
4.2 Library as a Learning Resource 4.2.1 Does the library have an Advisory Committee? Specify the composition of such committee. What significant initiatives have been implemented by the committee to render the library, student/user friendly?
Library does have advisory cum library committee, functioning actively and supported by weekly meetings with the Principal and vice-principals of all faculties. Composition of the committee is as per SPPU, Pune guidelines and decided by the Principal of the college. Usually representation to all faculties is given in the library committee. At the commencement of the each academic year, one meeting with committee members is organized and vice – principals, Principal and secretary of the society are invitees for this meeting. Adequate and trained staff is appointed in the library to offer better services to users. Students‟ / staff suggestions regarding library services are discussed in the library committee meetings and action is taken accordingly. Display of newly purchased books, shelf lists, book exhibitions are arranged by library to make optimum use of library resources. Decision about withdrawn books is to be taken &in library committee meeting and sale of withdrawn books arranged for students at the minimum cost per book. Rules about reading hall, digital section, and circulation of books are discussed in committee meeting and finalized for smooth functioning of library. Sanction for sufficient copies of books for students is given in the committee meeting. Register of minutes of the meeting is maintained in the library. Regular follow-up is taken about the points/ issues discussed in the library committee meeting. Related record…. Library Committee: Dr. Waghmare Y. R. (Vice- Principal) In-charge of Committee Prof. Pokharkar S. R. (H.O.D.Chemistry) Chairperson Prof. Datre M. S. (Librarian) Coordinator
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Prof. Barmukh R. B. (Botany) Member Prof. Gaikwad D. B. (Electronics) Member Prof. Ghanekar M. S. (Computer Science) Member Dr. Kamble A. V. (Commerce) Member Prof. Kothawade U. K. (Electronics) Member Prof. Kuvalekar S. V. (German) Member Prof. Phadke Rama M. (Microbiology) Member Prof. Sakate S. S. (Chemistry) Member Prof. Sardesai Anjali (Computer Science) Member Shri. Hazare S. M. (Assistant Librarian) Member Shri. Kakad Anil (Jr. Library Clerk) Member
4.2.2 Provide details of the following : Total area of the library ( in Sq. Mts.) Total area of the library is 1333.68sq.mt, which is divided in various sections within the campus. This area includes girls‟ common room133.47sq. mt.; boys‟ common room 47.85 sq. mt. + career guidance centre 47.85 sq. mt. + BBA/BCA area 113.47sq. mt. and all departmental libraries. All facilities available in main library e. g. reading area, book stacking, reference reading, are provided in these sections also. Books are purchased and processed centrally in the main library and issued to these sections. We are quite aware that “Library is a growing organism”, is one of the basic law of library science. We have tried to make qualitative growth of library. There is tremendous change in information needs of users and accordingly library services. We have implemented different measures to overcome space problems of the library. These are: We have set up Departmental libraries within the college campus for convenience of staff and students. Appropriate library furniture and equipments have also been purchased for effective functioning of the library. Separate digital section is provided in the library for students to access: Internet Facility, Various subscribed databases, E- resources. Wi-Fi facility in the campus Remote access to e-resources Separate convenient counters for textbook issuing. Newspaper sets and magazines are provided in staff room, ladies room and career guidance centre. Separate area is provided to staff for relaxed reading of newspapers and magazines. Newspapers reading for students is also available in the pavilion for girls and boys Shift from old software to open source software „Koha‟ for web OPAC and email/sms services to users. Total seating capacity: Main library is divided in further internal sections to meet the various needs of users:
Total Seating capacity Main library is divided in further internal section to meet the various needs of users: Sr. Library Section Area (Sq. Mt.) Seating Capacity Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 111
No. 1. Digital Section 31.59 sq. mt. 24 students/staff 2. Reading Hall 577.71 sq. mt. 400 students 3. Staff Reading Section 30.59 sq. mt. 15 staff 4. Stacking Section 188.23 Sq. mt.
Working hours ( on working days, on holidays, before examination days, during examination days, during vacation)
Sr.No. Days / Period Timing Total Hours 1 Monday to Saturday 8.00am to 6.00pm 10hrs. (Regular) 2 Monday to Saturday (During 8.00am to 8.00pm 12hrs. Examination Days) 3 Career Guidance Cell 4.00pm to 11.00pm 6hrs. (In Separate Hall)
Layout of the library ( individual reading carrels, lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading, IT zone for accessing e-resources) (Attached)
4.2.3 How does the library ensure purchase and use of current titles, print and e-journals and other reading materials? Specify the amount spent on procuring new books, journals and e-resources during the last four years.
We also receive orders for new books from Heads of the Department and these orders are placed to the vendors and they supply titles available in the market. Books received “on approval” basis are also purchased after getting approval from Head of the Departments‟ We arrange Book exhibitions in the college campus from various publishers. Staff and students can actually see the contents, appearance language, relevance to their subject, standard of language, authenticity of information provided in the book and then they approve the titles and recommend for purchase in the library. Books are purchased after getting the sanction from HOD and availability of the budget. Reference books and general books are purchased as per the suggestions from regular readers of the library. Prize winning books, books written by well known authors, published by well known publishers, world famous books are usually purchased with Librarian‟s sanction. Whenever the university syllabus changes, textbooks in multiple copies are purchased with the sanction from HOD‟s.
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Outdated textbooks, torn books, books beyond binding, missing pages books are withdrawn with proper sanction from library committee and the Principal. This makes space available for the stacking racks for new titles purchased in the library. Library subscribes journals and e-journals which are recommended by HOD‟s and other teachers. To avoid the duplication while subscribing journals it is ensured that these are not covered under the database we subscribe. E.g. Economic and Political Weekly is covered under N- LIST so we stopped subscribing it. The library has subscribed BCL, NCL, DELNET, e-resources.
2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Library holdings Total Total Total Total Number Cost Number Cost Number Cost Number Cost Textbooks 756 81829.00 829 86321.90 641 70032.80 914 112721.25
ReferenceB 2234 777613.25 1751 724516.49 1496 660388.70 1238 493654.57 ooks Total 2990 859442.25 2580 810838.39 2137 730421.50 2152 606375.82 Books
Journals/ 106 91386.00 109 92761.00 110 93261.00 112 106791.00 Periodicals e-resources 1 5000.00 1 5000.00 1 5000.00 3 20371.00
4.2.4 Provide details on the ICT and other tools deployed to provide maximum access to the library collection?
OPAC:Adequate provision of computers done to refer OPAC with proper instructions. Students extensively use this OPAC to locate the required book and they do not require any manual help. It saves their time.
Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals The e-journals and e-books are available through following sourcesENLIST, British library, DELNET, MCCI, Electronic Resource Management package for e-journals and Federated searching tools to search articles in multiple databases is under active consideration.
Library Website Library website www.mcasclib.com is developed since 2013. Links of various databases, journals are provided to users through this website. New arrivals, library events and other useful information is also provided through this website. E-bulletin- “ModLib” is published through website.
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In-house remote access to e-publications The college has subscribed for institutational membership for. Ex. Delnet, INFLIBNET, Maratha Chamber of Commerce and Industries Pune and British Counsil Library (BCL), Pune.
Library automation Library software “AutoLib” is used to computerize all transactions in the library. Accessioning, cataloguing, circulation, budgeting, member entries are carried out through the software. Stock verification and circulation of books is done with help of barcode scanner. Various reports are generated through this software. All 43 computers in the library connected through LAN and they are provided by power backup.
Total number of computers for public access There are 24computers for public access. i. e.4 for Staff and 20 for students Detailed configuration is attached. One server is there in the library and full time power backup is provided for all computers. E-resources subscribed by the library, internet connection, digitized material is provided on these 24 computers. This facility is provided free to all students.
Total numbers of printers for public access There is one reprographic machine of Canon i.e. Image runner advance 4051/4045/4035/4025 which has print/scan/ photocopy facility. Adequate numbers of printers are provided in the library for staff and students.
Internet band width/speed 2mbps 10 mbps 1GB We have internet Wi-Fi connectivity with 10mbps bandwidth. Students can access internet connectivity on their mobile phone and laptops in pavilion and around library and reading hall.
Institutional Repository Institutional repository is developed in the library. It includes college question papers, project reports of MCA/MCS students, CD‟s of national/international conferences organized by college, guest lectures of eminent personalities, CDs of various events in college, photo gallery, CDs of lectures given by college staff outside the campus etc.
Content management system for e-learning The Content Management System for e-learning is being developed for ex. Embedded systems, microbiology, computer science. They are the part of the content management system. Online vruddhi admission process – through student interactive login – e-learning material can be shared among students.
Participation in Resource sharing networks/ consortia ( like inflibnet) We are members of following online resource networks by which we get access to online resources as well as print resources. Developing Library Network (DELNET) Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Deccan College
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British Library Nation Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
4.2.5 Provide details on the following items
Average number of walk-ins Daily walk-ins in the library are 200 to 300. This number includes staff, reading hall students and users of reference section. During Diwali and other vacations this number is less. During examination period maximum students take the facility of reference reading and reading hall.
Average number of books issued / returned Daily approximately 100-125 is the issue- returns count which include staff and students.
Ratio of library books to students enrolled 1:10 is the ratio of library books to students.
Average number of books added during last three years Approximately average 2500 books are added annually during last 4 years.
Average number of login to OPAC Daily 75 to 100 is the log-ins on OPAC
Average number of login to e-resources Average number of login to e-resources is 65.
Average number of e-resources downloaded/ printed The library is providing access to the research and project work done by some of the members of the faculty. Number of information literacy trainings organized Some programs are organized for e.g. A program of information on search engines by Dr. Shubhada Nagarkar.
Details of “weeding out” of books and other materials Books are withdrawn after taking proper sanction of library committee and Local Managing Committee. Books are withdrawn due to – Outdated syllabus books Books which are with missing, torn pages. Further binding of which is not possible because of rebinding. To make space for new editions. Multiple copies. Donated books which are not related to the courses in our college. Details of the books written off books during last 4 years: Sr. Year No. of Books Amount (Rs.) No. 1. 2010-11 305 16783.80
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2. 2011-12 369 31495.25 3. 2012-13 1041 61718.62 4. 2013-14 2837 223205.09
There is a laid down procedure with reference to weeding out of books. According to the procedure, the resolution is passed in the library advisory committee to accord sanction to weed out the books which have become outdated. After such resolution, these books are withdrawn from library and they are made available to the students for purchase at a very nominal price.
4.2.6 Give details of the specialized services provided by the library
Manuscripts We have downloaded PDF files of manuscripts related to the subjects taught in the college. There are few print outs / hard copies of manuscripts in the library. The purpose of keeping these files is to show to students the old form of literature, information and how the information was transferred in olden days when printing was not invented. We have taken Institutional Membership of Deccan college library, Pune which is famous for its archival collection on linguistics, history, anthropology etc. Staff and students can avail reference facility or even borrowing facility in some cases.
Reference A Reference service is provided to users by library in following way: Topics of research are collected from staff and we provide online reference on these topics to concerned staff members. Information in books, journals, newspapers is provided to students for their debate competition, essay competition, drama competitions, conferences, seminars. Also to staff for their research articles, conference paper, book, newspaper article etc. Newspaper clipping files on the subjects of their study are kept in the library for reference. References are provided through the various institutional memberships and subscribed databases. Class wise demonstration of “how to use reference collection” is organized by the library.
Reprography Reprography machine is in the library which is connected to internet. Whenever users need information available on internet or from the subscribed databases, print outs are provided on payment basis. If users need information from book, reference book, journals which are not for home issuing, photo-copies of required pages are provided.
ILL ( Inter Library Loan Service) We provide inter library loan service on line as well as print document. This service is also provided to the schools and colleges working under progressive education society. In the same way we also avail the ILL facility of print resources required by our staff to other institutions where concerned document is available.
Information deployment and notification ( Information Deployment and Notification)
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We take efforts in providing maximum information about library services and contents to make optimum use by the users: Rules regarding library, reading hall, digital section are displayed in the library for staff and students. New arrivals are displayed in the library. Boards for specific sections in the library, timings, shelf lists for subjects are displayed. Every year bookmarks printed with library information are distributed among newly admitted students. Regular class wise library visits and orientation lectures are arranged to explain the library services. Notices about any changes, additions, events in the library are displayed on notice board of Staff and students. Regular demonstrations are done for both staff and students about how to use library OPAC, subscribed e-resources, to maximize its use. We have launched our library website through which we publish bi-monthly e-bulletin describing the happenings in the library during that period. New arrivals, various useful website links, rules, collection and any important information about library are given through our website. On every Saturday we display books for general reading in the library. We have vast collection of English, Hindi and Marathi novels, storybooks, dramas, biographies, autobiographies, travel tourism, career guidance, communication, which are extensively read by students. Important days of National leaders e. g. Jayanti; Constitution, anti-terrorism day etc. are celebrated in the library as per the list published by State Government and as per the manner described in the list. This is to bring awareness among students about the contribution made by these leaders in their respective field. Book exhibitions are arranged by the library on different events, occasions, and conferences in the college. “International Book Day”, “14hours Reading” such activities are arranged to promote reading. Download Online files are created on the research topics of the staff members, various GRs, notices, Circulars are downloaded for office staff. Audio-Visual file on career guidance are downloaded for students appearing for competitive examinations.
Printing Printouts of manuscripts are kept in the library for reference. On payment print facility is provided in the library.
Reading list / Bibliography compilation Reading lists of print resources and online resources are provided to staff and students as per their research topics, for writing conferences, research paper, newspaper article etc.
In-house / remote access to e-resources Library is subscribing different databases for users. They get access to these databases with their login IDs and passwords in college and at home also.
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User Orientation and awareness Demonstrations, visits, lectures are organized for newly admitted students about the use of library. Communication is done through notices, our own library website etc. Demonstrations about use of OPAC and e-resources are arranged for users. Users are informed about new additions in the library.
Assistance in searching Databases Library provides assistance in digital section about the use of e-resources subscribed by college. Library demonstration about the use of OPAC is carried out by library. Library also provides assistance in searching the databases. A qualified technical assistant is appointed to assist the user about online resources.
INFLIBNET / IUC facilities INFLIBNET-N-LIST membership is there since 2010-11 and we are subscribing other databases also.
4.2.7 Enumerate on the support provided by the Library staff to the students and teachers of the college There are Librarian + Asstt. Librarian + 5 Clerks + 11 attendants in the library. Proper distribution of library work is done among all the library staff members. Every year work responsibilities and timing of library staff are changed by rotation so that everyone will get training of all types of work in the library. Issue-return of books is done with the barcode scanner and this work is done at the counter by library attendants. Whenever there is any change in the system, new responsibilities, new appointments etc. information is provided to all library staff in the meeting, their suggestions are asked and updates are given to all staff members about the new happenings in the library. Proper teamwork is maintained and we ensure involvement of each library staff as per their own physical, educational and mental capability. We try to make maximum use of the potential in each staff member. Dusting and cleaning of library and library books. Member registration of staff and students is done by clerical staff and attendants. Issue- return of books and other reading material is done at the counter by library attendants. Purchasing of books, approval for books form, data entry in the library software, display of new titles in the library, etc. all these work are done by librarian, Assistant librarian and clerks in the library to help staff and students to locate required book easily and within short period of time. One of the library attendants takes care of Digital/E-resources section of the library. Cleaning, maintaining students‟ record of computers used for e-resources, etc. is done. Subscribing E-databases, journals, books are done by library clerks. Reference reading facility for staff and students is provided in the main library. Cleaning, maintaining discipline, providing newspaper, magazines etc. is done by library attendants. Membership of well known libraries in Pune is provided for staff and students. „No dues‟ certificate is given by the library to staff and student after confirming that they have returned library books and other reading material.
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Library books are withdrawn if these are out of syllabus, torn-off, missing pages, multiple copies, old editions etc. Withdrawn is done as per procedure in the library committee meeting. Library rules are prepared and displayed in the library and are observed to ensure maximum utilization of library resources with minimum damage. Policy of the management and college is to encourage non-teaching staff for further studies and training. Library is providing this facility by arranging workshops and educational tours. Newspaper clipping files are maintained in the library on topics related to education and various subjects taught in the college. On payment print and reprography service is provided for staff and students. OPAC is provided on 4 PCs in the library for staff and students, which helps them to located required book without delay. Book bank scheme is available in the library for needy and meritorious students. Book exhibitions on different events in the college are organized by the library. Fortnightly new arrivals are displayed in the library. Library has maintained a website through which information regarding various useful website links, e-bulletin, latest events in the library, new arrivals, question papers is provided to its users. Distribution of annual college magazine is carried out in the library. Birth anniversary of well known national leaders is celebrated in the library for staff and students. 4.2.8 What are the special facilities offered by the library to the visually / physically challenged persons? Give details.
Library provides certain facilities to visually and physically challenged persons. Audio books and their software is made available for such persons. The library provides following facilities for physically challenged persons. Wheel chair Ramp at the entrance. Easy access to library Special reading arrangement on demand
For blind/Visually challenged persons the library has purchased: Angle Pro: Talking digital pocket daisy player, e-book reader, music player, radio cum voice recorder fully talking and specially designed for the visually challenged person. Braille e-book reader for visually challenged person. We have downloaded “JAWS” software for visually challenged person.
4.2.9 Does the library get the feedback from its users? If yes, how is it analysed and used for improving the library services ( What strategies are developed by the Library to collect feedback from users? How is the feedback analyzed and used for further improvement of the library services? )
Suggestion box is kept in the library. It is opened once in a month and action is taken accordingly.
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Students make an application about their requirements to assistant librarian which is forwarded the Principal via librarian and proper steps are taken as per guidance from the Principal. We distribute forms to students for collecting their feedback about library. Suggestions are also asked to students in the NSS Camp, when we give lectures about library uses in this camp usually once in a year. We take these suggestions in writing from students. 4.3 IT Infrastructure 4.3.1 Give details on the computing facility available (hardware and software) at the institution Number of computers with Configuration ( provide actual number with exact configuration of each available system) : 536 Number of Laptops :48 Table 4.1 Sr. Name of the Department No. of No. of Wi-Fi No. Desktops Laptops facility 1 Computer Science 124 10 Yes 2 Biotechnology 15 02 Yes 3 Microbiology 04 01 4 Geography 05 01 5 Psychology 04 02 6 Chemistry 04 02 7 Electronics Science 40 02 Yes 8 Physics 18 02 Yes 9 Botany 05 02 10 Zoology 04 01 11 Statistics 18 01 12 Mathematics 05 01 13 Commerce 15 01 14 Common Computing 20 00 Center 15 Library 35 01 Yes 16 Office 22 01 17 Gymkhana 02 00 18 Examination Cell 01 00 19 Language Laboratory 20 01 20 MCA Commerce 50 04 Yes 21 Economics 01 08 22 BCA+BBA wing 116 00 Yes 23 NSS, NCC Office 02 03 24 VP Office 04 01 25 Principal Office 01 00 26 Digital Record room 01 00 Total 536 48
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Computer-student ratio : 1 : 11 LAN facility : At seven places separately Internet Facility : Available in all departments Wi-Fi facility : Available in four departments Licensed software : Windows XP, windows 7, Linux Number of nodes / computers with internet facility : 50 For department wise bifurcation Number of Servers : LAN server (7) , Windows NT server ( 1), LINUX server (2) Any other
4.3.2 Detail on the computer and internet facility made available to the faculty and students on the campus and off-campus?
Laptops : Each department is provided a laptop and broadband internet facility of 10 mbps. (refer Table 4.1). Desktops : The desktops available for staff as well as for students in the college. (refer Table 4.1) Library : In Library 24 nodes are connected to internet and are available for use to staff and students. Internet connection is made available in Computer science department 50 on desktops and in common computing center 20on desktops. The whole campus is Wi-fi enabled. Leased line of 10 mbps capacity is installed by the institution for faster internet connections. Dongle is provided for office use, conference activities by the college.
4.3.2 What are the institutional plans and strategies for deploying and upgrading the IT infrastructure and associated facilities?
Computer systems are upgraded every alternate year. Provision of Rs. 25 lakhs is made in the annual budget for update, deployment and maintenance of the computers. Digital classroom, digital laboratory, virtual classroom, digital library are newly developed for the benefit of students and staff members. The up gradation is done in the following purchase in last five yours. o LCD video projector 43 ( 2200 Lumens). o Dial up internet connection has been upgraded to broadband at seven Places. Wifi connection is made available to 4 different departments. o Dot Matrix printer are replaced by inkjet/Laser jet. o New scanners are purchased. o Licensed software are purchased. As per the University guidelines open source software are made available in the departments. o Installation of high tension transformer of 320 KVA. o Leased internet line of 10 mbps speed is provided on the college campus.
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4.3.4 Provide details on the provision made in the annual budget for procurement, upgradation, deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution ( Year wise for last four years)
Following are the details of department wise average budget for procurement, upgradation , deployment and maintenance of the computers and their accessories in the institution : Computer Science Department : 5 lacks ( approximately) BCA /BBA unit : 5 lacks ( approximately) MCA Commerce : 5 lacks (approximately) Library/ office/ other departments : 10 lacks ( approximately)
4.3.5 How does the institution facilitate extensive use of ICT resources including development and use of computer-aided teaching / learning materials by its staff and students ?
Each department is provided a separate laptop, LCD projector, presenter, CDs, DVDs which can be used by staff and students for effective use of teaching /learning. Use of Digital classroom, digital laboratories, virtual classroom can lead to effective teaching – learning style. Use of Digital Library, online e-journals, e-subscriptions also help students and teachers for the teaching-learning process. Use of audio-visual aids, film club activity, online teaching aids, online tests, use of model charts is promoted for effective classroom teaching. Online examination are conducted in the college. Project presentations are organized for students.
4.3.6 Elaborate giving suitable examples on how the learning activities and technologies deployed ( access to on-line teaching –learning resources, independent learning, ICT enabled classrooms/learning spaces etc. )by the institution place the student at the centre of teaching-learning process and render the role of a facilitator for the teacher
Online teaching learning resources o Digital classroom: 5 digital classrooms are developed to promote interactive elaborative lectures in the college. They contain digital board to store the data written on the board while delivering the lectures. The lecture recording facility is also available in the digital classroom. o Virtual classroom: one virtual classroom is established having the facility to connect to the remote places and make the lectures of eminent personalities available for students in the college campus. o Virtual laboratory: The institution has tie up with IIT Pawai to set up the virtual laboratory in Electronics department. Some of the electronic instruments are costly or require mega setup. In such cases, the laboratory which has the setup is connected to the institution laboratory virtually via internet and the instrument is made available at the requesting site. The requesting site has to develop the program for the current application in hand.
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o Online demonstrations: For more impact, visual methods are more effective. Delivering the lectures in classrooms for some of the subjects, topics is less effective than if explained via some live demonstrations. Some of the electronics concepts, life science theories, computer programs, Geographic maps etc can be well explained through online demonstrations. o Online test facilities: The aptitude tests, placement related question banks, assignments, tests are made available to students in their respective user spaces on the server so that they can avail them as per their convenience. o Online lectures: Teachers arrange the lectures to give the online demonstrations of the educational concepts to students using different audio-visual techniques, ICT methods etc. o Common computing center: A separate common computing center is developed for the students and staff members. It contains 20 computers, printers, scanner, reprographic facility, internet/wi-fi connectivity. It is available from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm for all. o Digital library: Well established digital library with services like 24 desktops with internet facility, access to e-journals, e-periodicals, e-magazines to students and staff, the library has its own online bulletin is published named modlib, the library has well designed and up to date website which is also linked to college official website. o ICT enabled classrooms/ learning spaces (Laptops, LCDs) : Laptops and LCDs are provided to each department so that teachers can make use of them for ICT enabled teaching and learning. o Internet facility in library, assembly hall, auditorium, some of the classes: College has provided wi-fi internet facility in library, assembly hall, auditorium and in some of the classed for students and staff to make use of knowledge bank over the internet. o Communication through mails, sms, notices on website: All the students and staff members are kept in communication through the communication services like – emails, e-notices and sms. To deliver the sms, a separate sms service pack is acquired by the institution. o Public addressing system: To facilitate the effective communication for the bigger number of students, audience a public addressing system is purchased by the institution. o Film club activity: The institution runs film club activity for the benefit of staff and students. Different informative programs from television channels like National Geographic channel, Discovery channel, BBC science etc. are shown to students and staff. Independent learning o Budget analysis, bulletins, live discussions. o TVs to some departments. o Well equipped seminar hall to conduct different sessions. o Career guidance workshops. o Home assignments. o Conduction of seminars on recent trends, topics in particular subject. o Organization of Project competition. Role of facilitator Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 123
o Appointment of teacher as class advisor : A separate class advisor is appointed for each class / division. The role of the class advisor is to adopt the students from that class and keep the record of each student and take care of each student from academic, personality development, improvement point of view. o The class teacher and other respective teachers have regular communication with parents via telephone, letters, personal visits. o Every teacher maintains attendance record for all students. Parents are asked to meet the class advisor in case their ward fails to meet the attendance criteria. o Parents meetings : regular meetings with the parents are organized so as to keep track of the student progress from parent as well as from teacher side. o A class advisor maintains student profile with all the details of the student. o Scholar batches : The institute pays special attention towards meritorious students by organizing scholar batches for the students. o Remedial coaching: Academically weak students are given special attention. Remedial coaching batches are scheduled for such students in which every student is given a personal attention.
4.3.7 Does the institution avail of the National Knowledge Network connectivity directly or through the affiliating university? If so, what are the services availed of ?
The college is availing of the facility of national knowledge network connectivity through Human Resource Development Ministry and SPPU, Pune. The National knowledge network is made available by BSNL and is in use. Virtual classroom set up is installed through which it is possible to get the connectivity at university level, at national level, and receive the knowledge base, lectures, data from the connected network. Efforts are been made to install leased line connection of 10 Mbps capacity. A separate internet connection is provided to each department. The digital library section makes available under “ENLIST” programme 1,00,000 e-books and more than 6000 journals.
4.4 Maintenance of Campus Facilities
4.4.1 How does the institution ensure optimal allocation and utilization of the available financial resources for maintenance and upkeep of the following facilities (substantiate your statements by providing details of budget allocated during last four years) ?
A Building B Furniture C Equipment D Computers E Vehicles F Any other
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The institution allocates the budges for equipments (laboratory equipments for departments like – Botany, Zoology,Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Electronics, Computer Science The details of budgets allocated for last four years is – 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Equipment 225000 3088000 2495000 1776000 Furniture 245000 1505550 1717500 1316000 Gymkhana 230000 432000 445000 686000 Repairs and 682300 183500 160000 50000 Maintenance Total 1382300 5209050 4817500 3828000
The details of department wise actual expenses for equipments for last four years is – Department / Year 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Total Commerce 32078.00 7200.00 39278.00 Microbiology 93750.00 577201.00 184833.00 855784.00 Botany 15412.00 91092.00 20593.00 271625.00 398722.00 Statistics 33405.00 123368.00 156773.00 Biotech 22275.00 117299.00 96972.00 236546.00 Physics 60494.00 29084.00 89578.00 Computer 1073755.00 599108.00 32350.00 165370.00 1870583.00 Chemistry 23700.00 23700.00 Gymkhana 82312.00 62581.00 39990.00 184883.00 Zoology 3786.00 11419.00 15205.00 Psychology 21362.00 21362.00 Electronics 58425.00 53944.00 112369.00 Total 4004783.00
4.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for maintenance and upkeep of the infrastructure, facilities and equipment of the college?
The institution has done Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for the following – o Computers, Laptops, Network administration o Elevators o Generators o Pest control of library, administrative office, laboratories o CCTV , EPABX system o Air conditioners o Water purifiers o Fire extinguishers o Biometric attendance machine o Reprographic machines o Transformer o Induction gas stove Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 125
o Vehicle maintenance o Water tank cleaning Building Maintenance : Structural audit is conducted by civil engineers to measure the strength of building columns. Energy Audits are conducted by electrical department to measure the total consumption of existing transformers and electrical appliances like tubes, halogen, LEDs etc. Furniture fixtures : Maintenance of furniture like benches, tables, cupboards, stools and other wear and tear material is conducted regularly. The scrap is disposed off or unused material is distributed to sister concerned units if it is of their use. The other types of insurances covered by the institution includes - Cash insurance, health insurance for students, vehicle insurance, Garden insurance etc. One peon is assigned the duty of building supervisor. Building maintenance committee has been constituted. Peons and attendents having experience of maintenance are made members of this committee.
4.4.3 How and with what frequency does the institute take up calibration and other precision measures for the equipment instruments ? All heads of departments and the Principal conducts frequent meetings of laboratory assistants. Training programs of laboratory safety are organized for laboratory and attendants. Safety equipments like fire extinguishers are refilled as per the guidance. LPG regulators and tubes are frequently checked. Proposals received from department heads about maintenance of laboratory equipment are immediately approved and the work is been done in time. Funds received from government funding agency, particularly for the purpose of equipment maintenance are utilized exactly as per concerned guidelines.
4.4.4 What are the major steps taken for location, upkeep and maintenance of sensitive equipment ( Voltage fluctuations, constant supply of water etc.) ?
Every department is provided with voltage stabilizers to take care of stable electric supply. Electrical maintenance and replacement of old wiring is done frequently. Energy audit has been done in academic year 2013-14. To take care of increase in number of students and increased demand of water, Pune Municipal Corporation was requested to provide additional amount of water to the institution this has been done in academic year 2013-14. Two additional bore well are made to take care of increased water requirement. By installing additional overhead tanks and ground water tanks it is ensured that adequate amount of water is supplied. Rainwater harvesting system is installed. Efforts are been made to install water treatment, recycle and reuse system on the campus.
Sr. Name of the No. of Configuration No. of Configuration No. Department Desktops Laptops
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1 Computer 124 10 Science 2 Biotechnology 15 02 3 Microbiology 04 01 4 Geography 05 01 5 Psychology 04 Intel PIV : 1 02 Intel Pentium Dual Intel Pentium I3 : Core : 1 3 Intel Pentium I3 : 1 6 Chemistry 04 02 7 Electronics 40 02 Science 8 Physics 18 02 9 Botany 05 02 10 Zoology 04 01 11 Statistics 18 01 12 Mathematics 05 01 13 Commerce 15 01 14 Common 20 00 Computing Center 15 Library 35 01 16 Office 22 01 17 Gymkhana 02 Intel Pentium I3 :1 00
18 Examination 01 00 Cell 19 Language 20 01 Laboratory 20 MCA 50 04 Commerce 21 Economics 01 08 22 BCA+BBA 116 00 wing 23 NSS, NCC 02 03 Office 24 VP Office 04 01 25 Principal Office 01 00 26 Digital Record 01 00 room Total 536 48
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Criteria V – Student Support and Progression
5.1 Student Mentoring and Support
5.1.1 Does this institution publish its updated prospectus / handbook annually? If „yes‟, what is the information provided to students through these documents and how does the institution ensure its commitment and accountability?
The college publishes its updated prospectus of about 88 pages to give first hand information of college. Course wise separate prospectus for professional courses BBA, BCA, MCA, M.Sc. (Computer Science), B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Biotech) is made available. The information is also available on website of college. As an initiative for environmental conservation a digital copy of prospectus is available on college website.
Information given to students Prospectus includes pertinent information such as college profile, brief information about the courses offered in Science faculty (13 courses), Arts faculty (8 courses), Commerce faculty (4 courses), Vocational (1 course), Research Centre (6 subjects), B. Tech. (Open University course) It also includes various facilities, Prizes , facilities for physically challenged, disabled students. It also includes list of 32 skill development courses which supports their all round development. It covers wide range of areas to enhance employability. The information about college profile, mode of admission and following facilities are listed in prospectus.
Well equipped fitness Gymnasium Rich library along with digital section Sports National Cadet Corps (N.C.C.) National Service Scheme (N.S.S.) Endowment prizes Scholarships (Academic and Sports) Students welfare schemes (8 schemes) Earn and learn scheme Placement cell Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities Medical check-up Emergency medical help. Remedial coaching Commitment and accountability Detailed notices are put up on notice boards about the implementation of courses and the availability of facilities. The notices are available on college website. Follow up of activities and facilities are taken regularly by Principal, Vice-principal, Heads of the departments, Chairperson of different committees, Librarian, Physical Education Director and Office Registrar through regular meetings.
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Special efforts are made for needy and economically poor students to enroll in earn and learn scheme and also for remedial coaching. Activities are channelized through departmental academic planner. Students are informed about scholarships, financial assistance made available by private organizations, trusts and NGO‟s.
5.1.2 Specify the type, number and amount of institutional scholarships / freeships given to the students during the last four years and whether the financial aid was available and disbursed on time?
Financial aid in the form of scholarships and free ships is made available to students every year. State government scholarship (for SC, ST, OBC, SBC and NT students), open merit scholarship is sanctioned to almost all eligible students who apply for the scholarships. Data regarding number of students receiving the scholarship and amount in last four years are given in following tables. State Government scholarship for SC, ST, OBC, SBC and NT students Year Number of students Amount in Rs 2010-11 357 2476111 2011-12 388 3320263 2012-13 667 4386166 2013-14 895 9671247 Freeship Year Number of students Amount in Rs. 2010-11 129 1399586 2011-12 191 1021123 2012-13 363 3977106 2013-14 401 4430142
Apart from government scholarships about 25 private institutions like Malhotra Weikfield foundation, Leela Poonawala foundation, L‟OREAL India foundation givev scholarships every year. The notices are displayed and students are encouraged to apply Every year more than 10 students get these scholarships. The amount of Government scholarships are disbursed immediately after we receive from respective authorities by directly crediting to individuals Bank Account. Kartikeya Rindani Scholarship is given every year to four needy students of Computer Science department. This scholarship is initiated by the parents, relatives and friends in the memory of Late Kartikeya Rindani who was ex-student of our college.
College has constituted a committee which monitors disbursement of scholarship amount to students on time. Equal opportunity committee with the help of three exclusive allotted office staff members look after the disbursement of the scholarship amount. College gives scholarships and concession in fees for students who participate in district, state, national and international tournaments. Moreover refreshment allowance and travel assistance is also provided to sportspersons for participating in various competitions. Every year college gives about 200 endowment prizes to students for their good performance in academics and sports.
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Staff members also help needy students to pursue their education. The number of students getting scholarships is increasing every year. It is encouraging students to pursue their academics. Help is also given through Board of Students‟ Welfare and students‟ aid fund for various reasons.
5.1.3 What percentage of students receive financial assistance from state government, central government and other national agencies?
State Government gives scholarships to all SC, ST, OBC, SBC and NT students. College put up notices and ensures that eligible students apply for these scholarships. Our record shows that every year the scholarships are sanctioned to all eligible students. There is a “Earn and Learn Scheme” of Pune University implemented in collaboration with collegevery effectively in our college. This scheme is meant for helping economically backward students for continuing their education. The scheme also helps inculcating the culture of dignity of labour among students. College has spent Rs. 6,21,908/- in academic year 2013-14 on earn and learn scheme. This is the highest amount spent on this scheme among all colleges affiliated to SPPU, Pune. There are few students facing severe financial problems. In such cases, college allows paying the fees in installments. Fee concession is given to meritorious and sincere students. In 2013-14 a fee concession of Rs. 10,000/- was given to Mr. Sagar Shinde who was a second year student of MCA then. His financial background was very weak. Because of continuous support of the college Sagar achieved distinction every year. Moreover he bagged almost 30 prizes in various programming and quiz competitions. Financial assistance is also made available to the needy students for purchasing of books, payment of fees, participating in study tours, from Students Aid Fund and Board of students‟ welfare.
5.1.4 What are the specific support services/facilities available for Students from SC/ST, OBC and economically weaker sections Students with physical disabilities Overseas students Students to participate in various competitions / National and International Medical assistance to students : health centre, health insurance etc. Organizing coaching classes for competitive examinations Skill development (spoken English, computer literacy etc) Support for slow “learners” Exposures of students to other institution of higher learning / corporate/ business house etc. Publication of student magazines. Facilities for SC / ST and weaker sections
Remedial coaching Government scholarships and freeships Financial help through Students‟ Aid Funds Earn and Learn Scheme
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Concession in fees Installments in fees Financial help by well wishers for weak students Staff members give monetary help and help in kinds time to time for needy students. SET-NET coaching, Competitive exam coaching, equal opportunity cell Facilities for physically disabled
Digital Brail e-book reader for blinds. Audio CD‟s of their text books which are not available in Brail are prepared on demand. Head phone, CD player, angel players are available for blinds. Writer is available during examination and separate seating arrangement is made available. Ramp at the entrance and elevators for higher floors is available. Separate library entrance is available for physically challenged. Separate vehicle parking is available for disabled. Facilities for Overseas students Free spoken English programme for students who are weak in English communication. International students‟ cell. Hostel facility (80 students) Cultural programmes during annual social (Traditional day programme). Every year college arranges International Students Fest for strengthening brotherhood among overseas students. Personal counseling Fee concession and installments Remedial coaching.
Facilities for students participation in National, International competition Sportsmen and participants are given travelling, lodging boarding expenses for out station participation. Registration fee for competition is borne by college. Special coaching and orientation is made available for participants for competition and tournaments. Track suits, blazers, T-shirts,refreshments and travel allowance are provided to the sports person. Facilities for medical assistance
Group health insurance scheme for every student. Emergency medical help by Dr. Jyoti Kamat and Dr. Ekbote is available for 24 hours at a walkable distance (400 meter) from college. Medical check- up for first year students of Under Graduate. Medical expenses for injured players during practice / competitions is reimbursed. First aid boxes are available at prominent places. Lectures and seminars are arranged for students and players on the topic „Health and Nutrition‟. Psychological counseling , Jeevan Prerana Yojana
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Coaching for competitive examinations
Guidance and counseling for various examinations such as U.P.S.C/ M.P.S.C are available at free of cost. Separate cell for competitive examination guidance is available. Guidance on Aptitude Test, Test of Reasoning is available. Lectures by experts are arranged. Library books are available. Additional books are available at competitive examination cell. Library reading hall is available upto late night. Software for competitive examinations and self evaluation is made available. From the physical fitness point of view Gymnasium and playground facilities with required equipment are made available.
Skill development In all 32 skill development programmes are made available to the students to enhance their employability skill at reasonable fees. Skills of the following nature are covered under the section tissue culture (plant and animal) , softwares, MODI script, accounting, foreign languages, vermicompost technology, seed technology, translation, spoken English, electronics, soft skills etc. Exposure to other institutions Students are taken to various institutions such as IUCCA, NCL, NIC, Pune University‟s various departments, Indian Meteorological Department, Serum Institute, Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Banks, Industries, Pune Muncipal Corporation, Insurance companies, INORA, Stock Exchange, RBI, CIFEL Hyderabad, IISER, Agricultural College, Deccan College, Vasantdada Sugar Institute, CCMB Hyderabad, Zoological Survey of India, CFTRI etc. Purpose of visit is to understand the functioning of the institution and get practical knowledge, to seek guidance for completing the project as a part of curriculum. Statistics students participate in Internship programmes for 2 months, organized by Government of India at National Sample Survey (NSSO) office and one week training program of National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA) at Delhi.
Publication of student magazine Students publish their articles, essay and poems on various subjects in the college annual magazine of the following types Essays Poems Popular articles Interviews of great personalities, articles based on seminars, study tours, competitions, puzzles, posters, cartoons, drawings etc Reports of their projects Inhouse Magazine is published by following departments : Commerce, Psychology Articles by students are put up on wall magazine Statistics department has a practice of running a problem corner. The best answer by student is displayed. Statistics department displays „word this week‟ published by Statistics.com for students.
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Students are encouraged for preparing e-journals to publish the reports of their projects. Wall papers, student forum, Zaroka the desktop activities are promoted amongst students. Electronics department publishes e-journal by students. The abstracts, full length papers, posters are published in conference brochures and/or research journals.
5.1.5 Describe the efforts made by the institution to facilitate entrepreneurial skills among the students and the impact of the efforts.
Various departments of the college conduct activities to develop entrepreneurial skills in variety of ways . Some of them highlighted as follows. Every year eminent entrepreneurs are invited to guide and inspire students. There is a course in Integrated Vermitechnology which deals with Urban Waste Management. A course is designed to develop logical reasoning, team work, presentation skills. The college has formed ED cell The college has formed Industry Academia collaboration committee Seminars on communication skills, entrepreneurial skills, I.T. field are conducted in order to help and benefit the students to establish a relationship between college and industries. Also project exhibitions and poster competitions were conducted successfully. A seminar series was arranged by Computer Science with the help of eminent personalities from I.T. field and alumni. This activity proved beneficial to the students as well as teachers in the respective department. A variety of contests are held for students viz. letterhead competition, M3(Mad ads, Management Quiz, Magazine) event , Dare to do it contest turned out beneficial for all participants to develop entrepreneurial skills. National seminar on “Emerging trends in Indian Commerce and Industry “ was of immense use . A course in Basics of stock trading was conducted for B. Com. students. It focused on Basics in stock Trading Investments in mutual funds and online trading. It was aimed at providing basic knowledge, creating awareness and interest to develop careers in stock trading. A delegation of staff from department of Commerce visited Shriram College, New Delhi to study best and innovative practices followed by the colleges for the benefit of the students. Study tours, interaction with the senior entrepreneurs, interview of successful entrepreneurs, meeting with successful entrepreneurs(particularly who are past students of the college), industry academia meet all these events help in motivating and in developing entrepreneur skills. Vocational courses ( B.Sc. Electronics) and other degree courses such B.Sc. Biotechnology provide are the courses which directly deal with entrepreneurship and development. These courses also help in developing entrepreneurial skills.
5.1.6 : Enumerate the policies and strategies of the Institution which promote participation of students in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities such as Sports, Games, Quiz Competitions, Debate Competitions, Discussions, Cultural Activities (*) additional academic support, flexibility in examinations (*) special dietary requirements, sports, uniform and materials.
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Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities to nurture their talents, develop their skills and excel in order to achieve their goal in respective fields. Policies :
The college has a policy to give scope to the inherent qualities of students by motivating and directing them to participate in relevant activities in addition to their regular curriculum. Guidance sessions are held at the beginning of the year for first year students. The teacher in charge of such activities give detailed information to the students (NSS program officer, NCC Officer, Chairpersons of Art circle, Science Association, Commerce Association and Planning forum etc). With the help of these activities students get opportunity to nurture their talents, develop their skills and excel in order to achieve their goal in respective fields.
Strategies : Class advisors and members of Student Council search for the students having aptitude and interest in various activities such as sports, debating, singing, cultural activities etc. During Principal‟s address and Induction programs, information regarding such activities is provided and students are encouraged to participate in all activities. Notices regarding such activities are displayed in the college time to time. If students miss the internal tests, practicals due to sports tournaments, Arts circle competitions and R.D. parade then the college conducts the examination of such students later on. Class-wise Annual Social gathering provides opportunities to talented and skilled students to participate in different cultural activities and competitions. Students also actively participate in Traditional days, Dance Competitions at various levels, Firodia Karandak, prestigious Purushottam Karandak which has produced many well-known stage artists who are our alumni. Members of committees regularly invite experts to provide training to sharpen the skills of students. In support to this, activity-wise funds are also allocated to cater to the needs like computers, LCD projectors, sound systems, etc. Science , commerce and arts associations organize various competitions such as Quiz, Debate, Essay, Seminars, Projects, etc. Students are encouraged to actively participate in these competitions. Moreover, they alsoparticipate in Inter-college competitions, state level science project competitions like AVISHKAR, etc. A variety of Workshops based on their curriculum, Symposiums, Field visits, Industrial visits, Environmental Awareness Programmes etc., are also regularly organized by the college to upgrade our students. College encourages for Zonal to International level tournaments to increase competency among sportsmen. Sportsmen are often guided about their diet. Sportsmen are given uniforms, travel assistance and special coaching. Harmony 12 - consisting of 12 sports events, Modern Shree, Progressive Shree are special events organized every year by College at University and zonal level yearly.
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5.1.7:Enumerating on the support and guidance provided to the students in preparing for competitive exams, give details of number of students appeared and qualified in various competitive exams . The college provides access to Library, Departmental Library, Digital Library, Self Assessment Softwares to the students. Study room facility is made available up to late night. Language laboratory/ central computing center is made available to students for the use of computers, internet and printing. Competitive Examination Committee arranges lectures for students aspiring for UPSC/ MPSC/ Civil Services examinations to create awareness amongst them. Various lectures are arranged to guide the students for competitive examinations such as NET, SET, GATE, IIT-JAM, etc. Faculty members guide the students by providing them study material required for such exams. Every department manages to keep a record of all the students who have succeeded in such competitive examinations. Many students clear IAS, ISI, Banking, CSIR – NET and SET examinations. Officers like Shri. Sunil Dadhe, Avinash Dharmadhikari, Sadanand Date, Dilip Pandey ( Colonel), Swapnil Tribhuvan ( Colonel) Ms. Kirti Gaikwad, Prof. Mali – Director of Metrology Department of Pune, have been our alumni. One of our past students Shri. Avinash Dharmadhikari (Ex-IAS)is running a prestigious academy viz „Chanakya Mandal‟ for the preparing students for competitive examinations.
Competitive SET CSIR/ GRE/ IAS/ MPSC/U GATE Defence NCBS Others Total examinations NET TOFEL ISS PSC /Civil services No. of Students 10 25 02 01 13 11 05 01 61 129 qualified
5.1.8 What type of counseling services are made available to the students (academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc) ?
Academic Counseling Class advisors play a key-role in mentoring the students. They continuously monitor the progress of students, motivate and support weak students by directing them for remedial coaching and guide them to improve their study habits through of counseling. Taking into consideration of the increasing academic pressures and rising competition, College arranges a variety of lectures and workshops by eminent experts on topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Personality Development, etc. Counseling is also made available on the basis of feedback and reports.
Career Counseling Students are guided for careers in their curriculum. It is done in two stages. First on individual basis identifying the aptitude , second one on group basis by organizing lectures , seminar. Especially we take efforts on out going students. Career exhibitions are organized. Placement cell – provides guidance with reference to career building. Alumni also help in this regard.
Personal/ Family Councelling
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Students facing problems in pursuing their studies are given family counseling. Financially needy students are guided to work in EARN and LEARN scheme. Difficulties such as Hostel accommodation, lack of concentration, depression, emotional weakness etc., are resolved by counselors who work for students from Psychology Department. Faculties advice such students to remain in a properly motivated group of students.
Mock interviews are conducted in Department of Computer Science by alumni. DO‟s and DON‟T‟s types counseling is given to the students whenever group activities such as excursion Trips, NSS and NCC camps, study tours are conducted. Students are informed about Anti Ragging Act in order to maintain peace and harmony amongst the students. Psychological counseling centers arranges counseling programs for students, staff neighboring community. Guidance on Mediation is available for students . Aptitude Assessment Aptitude is done at the department of psychology.
5.1.9 Does the institution have a structured mechanism for career guidance and placement of its students? If „yes‟, detail on the services provided to help students identify job opportunities and prepare themselves for interview and the percentage of students selected during campus interviews by different employers (list the employers and the programmes)
Career guidance is given by all the departments. We give information about further education entrance examinations of various research institutes and opportunities in India and abroad. Class advisors do the job of mentoring students informally. Guidance sessions are conducted from Alumni. College has constituted a placement cell and has designated a placement coordinator. The cell helps the students to identify job opportunities. The coordinator approaches various companies. The cell displays relevant information on students‟ notice board. Also, it guides the students regarding resume writing, interview techniques, soft skills and personality development. Students‟ information is compiled alongwith their achievements of M.Sc. (Computer Science) in a book as placement brochure. It helps the job provider to match the skills required by company and the candidate. Facility of career aptitude testing is available at psychology department. The facility is given at free of cost. Every year maximum number of computer science students in postgraduate wing (more than 90%) get placed through campus interviews. Other postgraduate departments like statistics, chemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, commerce also help the students for placement. In last 5 years about 170 companies all over India have recruited our students. Our recruiters are from IT sector, Banking and finance sector, research sector, clinical and pharmaceutical sector, Insurance sector, NGO‟s( mental health and social work) or, e-tutoring. Following is the list of some of the companies that recruit our students. Infosys, Persistent Systems Ltd, TCS, Cognizant Technologies Solution Pvt Ltd, HDFC Bank , Capgemini, IBM, Iflex,Kirloskar Oil Engines, KPIT Cummins, Microsoft, Tata Motors, Veritas, Quick HealTech Pvt Ltd., Symantec, Sciformix, Technit, e-Solve, Premiere Biosoft, Cytel software, Serum Institute, Ventri biological, Riverside Multimedia
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5.1.10 Does the institution have a student grievance redressal cell ? If yes, list (if any) the grievances reported and redressed during the last four years.
Grievance redressal cell is in existence at college. Minor Complaints : Minor complaints of students about the examination time tables, facilities of canteen, library services, office services were received and they were settled promptly within the existing rules laid down by university and the parent body ( P.E. Society). The concerned authorities such as Head of the Department, Vice – Principal, Registrar , Physical Education Director, Librarian, Examination officers, Principal settled the grievances . Further it is reported to the higher authorities and the action taken and the decision is communicated to aggrieved person. Major Complaints: There were no major complaints received against the staff or college. If such complaints occur, Chairperson of local managing committee resolves such issues. If required a inquiry is set up and the matter is resolved.
5.1.11 What are the institutional provisions for resolving issues pertaining to sexual harassment?
There is a special committee constituted for prevention and action against sexual harassment of women. As per Government Resolution (dt. 19/09/2006) of the Department of Women and Child Development Mantralaya, Mumbai, Women Grievance Redressal Committee was constituted in college. The notices regarding such committee are put up in ladies common room and at prominent places for the information of all concerned. Preventive measures are taken to avoid the occurrence of such incidences. C.C. TV surveillance cameras are installed as preventive and safety measures. Awareness is created through various programs such as Vidyarthini Manch , self-defense training , gender sensitizing workshops. The committee meets at least twice in a year to settle the grievances if any. The Committee members give the information about the cell during induction program for students and at Principals‟ address. Due to healthy atmosphere and the awareness of existence of cell, there are no grievances so far received.
5.1.12 Is there an anti – ragging committee? How many instances (if any) have been reported during the last four years and what action has been taken on these?
An Anti – ragging committee and anti-ragging squad exist in the college as per the legal provisions. Wide publicity is given about the consequences of ragging and its penal actions. Especially during admissions and induction program the information about the anti – ragging is given. The posters and flex boards against the ragging are displayed at prominent places in college and hostel campus. Government is also taking care to promote ragging free environment via advertisements and posters. At hostel the senior students are well disciplined, they help us to maintain the anti ragging activity. During picnics, tours and camps students are given counseling by staff members to avoid ragging. We are very happy and fortunate that no ragging took place in the institution. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 138
Phone numbers of authorities Principal and all Vice–Principals and other officers are displayed for the information of students to get immediate help. The programs held under value education also help in avoiding ragging incidences.
5.1.13 Enumerate the welfare schemes made available to students by the institution. Various welfare schemes are as follows: Insurance There is a group insurance policy for all the students, which covers accidental death or injury. Canteen The college has canteen facility which provides snacks, tea, coffee, cold drinks, meals etc. at reasonable rates. Hygienic food is being served. Canteen committee ensures the hygienic standard of the food served at the canteen. Water purifiers and water coolers are installed on each floor Sports scholarship, installments or waver in fees, endowment prizes : Counseling : Academic, personal, career, psycho-social etc. Student aid fund Physically handicapped students are provided the text books and cash for conveyance for transportation (like bus pass, railway pass etc). Needy students are given financial help to attend the seminars, workshops and study tours. Earn-learn scheme The college has “Earn and Learn” scheme is of great help to poor and needy students. The main objective of the scheme is to help financially the needy, poor, economically backward students. Moreover students become multifaceted. They learn values, commitment to the society and dignity of labour.
Details of Earn and Learn scheme
Rate of Total amount Year Male Female Total Remuneration spent (Rs.) Rs. / hr. 2009 -10 35 45 80 20 2,25000/- 2010 -11 50 60 110 20 3,67,000/- 2011- 12 48 77 125 20 4,13,197/- 2012- 13 57 78 135 25 5,31,500/- 2013- 14 42 50 92 25 6,21,908/-
5.1.14 Does the institution have a registered Alumni Association? If YES what are activities and major contributions for institution, academic and infrastructure development?
Modern Alumni Association has been registered on (Registration No. 945). Sports students have separately registered association as Modern Past Association in 1980.
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Role played by past students: They help present students for Placements Software training Projects They provide internships and training to present students Career guidance Mock interviews Industry academia association
They work as resource persons at workshops and seminars, Guest lectures and Judges for competitions Academic and infrastructure development:
Past students of one of the department have opened saving bank account to regulate their activities. Past students have sponsored endowment prizes, scholarships, library books. Some students are members of P.E.Society which is parent institute of the college, seed money required for the construction of an auditorium was also collected by past students. Past students and parents of late Kartikeya Rindan and gave financial assistance to four needy students Financial support is given to conduct Intercollegiate Kartikeya Rindani Programming Contest Prominent positions achieved by some past students: Sadanand Date : Dir, Gen. CRPF Dadhe S. S. principal accountant gen. Mr. Pandey Dilip (Colonel ) and Mr. Swapnil Tribhuvan (Colonel ) Ms. Kirti Gaikwad : Selected through U.P.S.C. as Indian Statistical Officer (Gazetted Class I officer) Mr. Girish Desai : Has established software firm at Atlanta, U.S.A. Mr. Rishikesh Khilare awarded by Melghat Mitra Puraskar (2011) by Govt. of Maharashtra for working towarding well-being of tribals. Ms. Gayatree Vartak : International badminton player, founder of Samiksha- sports counseling , working for enhancing performance in sports through psychological counseling. Dr. Manohar Chaskar- Principal of B.R. Gholap college, Sangavi, Management Council member Mr. Sanjay Katkar- CTO of Quick Heal Technologies, Ltd. Prof. (Dr.) B. R. Shejwal, Head, Department of Psychology, SPPU, Pune, Senate member. Mrs. Varada Dandekar: Ph. D. Scholar, Texas University. Mr. Hrishikesh Sherikar: Vericlone tissure culture laboratory- Proprietor. Mrs. Smita Chirputkar – mehata VP Microsift, IBM, Intel
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Sports : Rajendra Kadam ACP crime branch, Suresh Gaikwad- Chatrapati award, Jayant Gokhale – Grand master Cultural : Gaganvihari Borate , Paresh Mokashi(Director ), Vibhavari Apte-Joshi (Singer), Tyagraj Khadilkar (Singer) , Sachin Jambhekar (music Composer), Santosh Darewal (Film Maker), Makrand Tillu ( Solo Performer) Amit Gorkhe Police department ?? Politician : Shrikant Patil, Sanjay Balgude, Madhuri Sahasrabuddhe, Jalindhar Kamthe, Madhuri Misal -MLA IT Sector : Anand Dass, Jitendra Kunte, Ritu Bhan, Amol Bramhe, Ajit Joshi, Omkar Damle, Navandu Psychology : Sharmishtha Mathkar , principal, Government officers : Santosh Payas – Dy.Dir. Census. Economics dept : Incometax asst. comm.. Journalist : Mukund Sangoram, Mayuresh Prabhune
5.2 Student Progression
5.2. 1 Providing the percentage of students progressing to higher education or employment ( for the last four batches) highlight the trends observed.
Year Faculty UG to PG P.G. to Employment M. Phil, Ph.D. Arts 60 00 50 2009-10 Science 120 04 175 Commerce 120 00 270 Arts 65 01 55 2010-11 Science 150 06 150 Commerce 150 01 285 Arts 72 01 60 2011-12 Science 200 08 180 Commerce 170 01 290 Arts 75 00 65 2012-13 Science 210 10 250 Commerce 180 01 310 Arts 80 00 72 2013-14 Science 220 12 340 Commerce 190 01 320
After graduation, substantial no of students join the professional courses such as CA, ICWA, CS, MBA, M.Tech, LLB, MSW B.Sc. Tech, etc. It is observed that 1. There is growing percentage of students going from UG to PG. 2. Percentage of students getting employed is also growing, employment through
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a. Placement is also growing. b. Employment other than campus selected is also substantial.
5.2.2 Provide details of the program wise pass percentage and completion rate for the last four Years ( cohort wise/ batch wise as stipulated by the University). Furnish program wise details in comparison with that of the previous performance of the same institution and that of colleges of affiliating university within the city/ district.
FY-2010-11 SY-2011-12 TY-2012-13 ARTS 229 161 118 SCIENCE 463 246 442 COMMERCE 442 407 359 BBA/BCA 92 73 287 BIOTECHNOLOGY 49 33 55
FY-2011-12 SY-2012-13 TY-2013-14 ARTS 317 150 134 SCIENCE 267 334 413 COMMERCE 521 405 440 BBA/BCA 96 180 227 BIOTECHNOLOGY 36 35 33
FY-2012-13 SY-2013-14 TY-2014-15 ARTS 274 222 SCIENCE 455 310 COMMERCE 472 445 BBA/BCA 350 314 BIOTECHNOLOGY 45 44 FY-2013-14 SY-2014-15 TY-2015-16 ARTS 297 SCIENCE 466 COMMERCE 481 BBA/BCA 342 BIOTECHNOLOGY 41 POSTGRADUATION Part I-2010-11 Part II-2011-12 Part III-2012-13 ARTS 201 118 --
SCIENCE 211 231 --
COMMERCE 61 51 --
MCA 130 109 64
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BIOTECHNOLOGY 25 26 --
5.2.3 How does the institution facilitate student‟s progression to higher level of education and / or towards employment?
The institution consistently makes the efforts and guides the students to reach higher goals in their life to pursue higher academics and jobs. The activities taken in this respect are as follows: 17 postgraduate programs and 7 research centers are available in the campus. State, National and International level Post graduate level entrance examination guidance is provided to students. Career guidance by placement cell and aptitude test and career counseling by psychology department. Interaction between the representatives of foreign universities and the UG-PG students of the college Group Discussions are conducted by many departments for developing confidence in discussions and arguments. Visits to industries have basically turned out useful for the students to acquire knowledge of the processes worked out in the respective profession and it helped in developing communication with the professional world. Soft skill programmes are conducted in order to make the students aware of ethics in the respective professions before they are exposed to various professional sectors. The workshops are arranged to give an opportunity to students to interact with officers of institutes of higher studies and research areas focusing the topics such as mobile application development, Entrepreneurship development ,importance of stock market , emerging trends in service sector etc. 5.Counseling programs for M.A.(II) students to develop skills for would be psychologists and counselors . Mock Interviews are regularly conducted during every academic year in order to groom the outgoing students to face the professional interviews. A workshop for carriers in statistics was conducted. Eminent personalities were invited from industries such as Census, ISI, IISER, State Transport, clinical data analysis, agriculture etc. success stories of successful entrepreneurs are shared Interviews are conducted Personality development, soft skills, Interview techniques, manners, etiquettes, table manners, sessions/workshops are arranged to strengthen skills amongst students.
5.2.4 Enumerate the special support provided to students who are at risk of failure and dropout?
The college first understands and analyses the reasons of the students who are at risk of failures. The possible measures to resolve the problems of such students are taken. Financial assistance wherever required is also given Hostel facility and other help is also provided.
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We offer counseling about the study habits, and ask the students to complete the sub wise assignments and prepare effectively for the examination. Meeting with parents of defaulters are conducted regularly. The college takes the responsibility of supporting the students who are at risk of failure in a positive way by conducting Remedial Coaching programme sponsored by UGC regularly. The departments conduct the respective programmes. The faculty members of the respective departments locate the weak students from the result analysis data. They communicate with the students, discuss the strategies to be carried out in the required time limit and guide them through remedial coaching and practice tests. Almost all the students enrolled for this activity are benefited by this activity. - personal counseling - efforts are taken to develop interest in the subject - practical demonstrations, models are used to explain concepts - problems are understood and accordingly steps are taken to resolve them - students are motivated and encouraged that you can it. -efforts are made to increase confidence level of students. - efforts are made to change their approach from negativity to positivity
5.3 Student Participation and Activities
5.3.1 List the range of sports, games, cultural and other extracurricular activities available for students. Provide details of participation and program calendar.
SPORTS:Students participate in in-all 26 games and sports from zonal to international level. The games are Badminton, Chess, Cross country, shooting, swimming, diving, ball badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cycling, kabaddi, football, handball, volleyball, hockey, boxing, softball, weightlifting, best physique, athletics, kho kho, lawn tennis, korfball, table tennis, and netball. SPORTS Program Calendar: Month Activities June Purchases of sports equipments. Selection of Gymkhana Representative, ICSR( Intercollegiate sports representative), to form Gymkhana managing committee. July Intercollegiate sports selection, coaching camp, and practice August Intercollegiate sports participation in various games. September Organization of inter collegiate, interzonal sports. October Organization of coaching camp, and practice November Term end examinations December Physical education examination of first year students. January Organization of 1) Seminars and workshops 2) Annual sports 3) Modern Harmony 4) Modern Shree 5) Progressive Shree 6) Volleyball 7) Football tournaments 8) Intercollegiate invitational events. February Annual sports prize distribution, final physical education examination of first year students. March Stock Verification of equipments and ground maintenance
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April Maintenance of equipments and maintenance of ground
Programs are conducted as per University calendar.(PCZSC – Pune City Zonal Sports Committee) N.S.S: Students participate in blood donation, tree plantation, rice plantation, HIV-AIDS campaign, road safety, anti- drug activity, E- waste management, organization of North- West cultural fest. The activities result into preparing students with values inculcated among them such as dignity of work, patriotism, Which leads to national development. Students of different culture get enrolled in NSS, through which they learn to respect other culture, religion, concern for downtrodden class. NSS unit has received Best Unit Award, Best Volunteer award, Best Program officer award. Students get opportunity to participate in National Integration Camps, R.D. parade etc. which boosts the unit to achieve excellence.
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES :
Every year Arts circle organizes Cultural- week for identifying talents among students. The competitions organized during the week are: Rangoli, Mehendi, Solo-acting, Poetry reading, Elocution, Dance, Music, Poster making etc.
Eminent personalities from the field of acting, Music etc., like Dr. Amol Kolhe (2010), Mr. Ajit Shirole (2010-11), Mrs. Lalan Sarang, Mr. Swapnilji Lele , Mrs. Ashwini Ekbote(2011- 12), Mr. Siddharth Chandekar(2012-13), Mr. Banda Joshi, Mrs Ila Bhate (2013-14), Saiee Tamhankar, Priya Bapat, Siddharth Jadhav , Atul Kulkarni, Makrand Anaspure, Neha Pendse, Sayaji Shinde, Chinmay Madalekar, Jitendra Joshi, Shreyas Talpade who were invited during various programs to guide our students in developing and nurturing talent among them.
From 2010-2014 Arts circle has organized the following workshops Year Type of workshop Experts invited No. of participants 2010-2011 Screen play writing Mr. Kiran Yadnopavit, 30 Mr. Sachin Kundalkar 2011-2012 (i) Acting Mr.Nipun Dharmadhikari 30 (ii) Classical music Mr. Chaitanya Kunte 10 (iii) Classical dance Mrs. Sharwari Jamenis 80 2013-2014 (i) Drama Dr. Pradeep Vaidya 25 (ii) Western dance Mr. Tejas Shahane 80
Due to these activities all round development of society can take place. They learn recent techniques with the help of instruments such as LCD. Better presentation is possible due to LCD, backdrops on the stage can be replaced by LCD. They address social issues through these programs. It inculcates values of national development, it leads to excellence and cultural integration also takes place.
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5.3.2 Furnish details of major students‟ achievements of co-curricular and extracurricular and cultural activities at different levels University/ State/ Zonal/ National/ International etc. for previous 4 years.
Achievements in Sports:
Year Shiv Chatrpati awardee Game 2010-11 Mr. Sangram Chougule Best physique Mr. Universe award winner 2010-11 Ms. Gayatri Vartak International rank holder Badminton 2011-12 Miss Kiran Pethe Judo
Note : Total of Shiv Chhatrapati sports award tallies upto 31.
Arjun Awards : 1 : Shrirang Inamdar Star of India : 2 : Bharati Shah, Vishal Lale
Yearwise number of medals won by students :
Year 2010-11 2011-12 Bronze Silver Gold Total Bronze Silver Gold Total Level Ind Team Ind Team Ind Team Ind Team Ind Team Ind Team District/ 1 12 1 36 3 16 69 2 16 3 16 8 40 85 Intercollegiat e State/ 2 0 3 15 6 16 42 2 9 5 9 5 9 39 Interzonal National 4 4 3 2 5 Grand Total 115 Grand Total 129
Year 2012-13 2013-14 Bronze Silver Gold Total Bronze Silver Gold Total Level Ind Team Ind Tea In Team Ind Team Ind Team Ind Team m d District/ 1 40 3 64 1 110 1 44 12 52 104 Intercollegiat e State/ 1 11 2 7 4 11 36 1 1 1 15 2 21 41 Interzonal National 2 2 2 2 Grand Total 148 Grand Total 152
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N.C.C.:
Year 2011-20123 CWO Chetan Bhosale of 2nd year Air wing NCC participated in special NIC held at New Delhi and won gold medal. Year 2012-2013 1) Cadet Ritesh Agashe won gold medal in drawing competition at Annual camp held at Kanhe phata. 2) Cadet Deepak Shende stood first in cross country and won Gold medal. Modern college won “Best division Trophy”. 3) Cadet Narendra Kuchekar won silver medal in ship modeling at Annual camp, Balewadi.
Year 2013-2014 Pooja Nimbhore got selected for sailing camp at Chilka and earned 4th position in that national camp.
N.S.S: 1. “Best N.S.S. program officer” awarded by SPPU, Pune is bagged by Prof. P.S. Varade in 2012-2013 2. “N.S.S. Best College Award” awarded by SPPU, Pune in 2012-2013 to our college. 3. Ms. Vaishali Makadi participated in state level “Republic Parade” at Mumbai, in January 2014. 4. The total intake of NSS unit is increased from 200 to 250.
Arts Circle:
Name of Year of Prizes competition participation Purushottam 2010-2011 Consolation prize for acting Karandak 2012-2013 Acting prize 2013-2014 Reached in top 09 from 51 teams, and consolation prize for acting Firodia Karandak 2011-2012 Entered in primary level, and bagged First prize for face painting 2013-2014 Reached in top 15,and bagged First prize for Deep Yoga, Warli Painting, Skipping Bharat Karandak 2011-2012 Prize for Best drama (Group), Acting, Script writing, Best director, Best lights, 2013-2014 Best Set 1st prize for Music, Consolation prize for acting. Raj Karandak 2010-2011 3rd in first round, Prize for Best script, consolation prize for lights, Best acting, Best lighting. 2013-2014 First prize for Music, Consolation prize
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acting.
5.3.3 How does the college seek and use data and feedback from its graduates and employers to improve the performance and quality of the institutional provisions?
Feedback from students is taken formally and informally. At department level final year students are asked to fill up the feedback forms. The feedback form has questions related to students‟ opinion about the college facilities and assessment of individual teachers. The data are compiled and analyzed at the department level. Concerned teachers are informed about the feedback. Similarly self assessment forms are filled up annually by all staff members. The head of the department gives his/her comments and finally these are scrutinized by vice- principal/principal. Students give informal feedback through suggestion boxes kept in the college. Students can send e-mail to principal to express their views. Last year, bandwidth for internet connectivity was increased on receiving suggestions from students. For newly recruited staff feedback from students is taken regularly. Accordingly suggestions are given to concerned staff members. Based on feedback, Principal gives suggestions in weekly meetings of office and library staff. Various awards for teachers are given based on overall feedback by students. Based on the suggestions of students , suggestions were given to the concerned office staff for improving their services to students such as issuing of bonafide certificate promptly, issuing of Transfer Certificate (TC) issuing of concession passes, academic verifications of students by employer. Digital Record facilitates quick disbursement. Sports coaches are provided to sharpen the skill as a response to the feedback from students. 5.3.4 How does the college involve and encourage students to publish materials like catalogues, wall magazines, college magazine and other material? List the
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 148 publications/materials bought out by the students during the previous four academic sessions. Wall magazines: All departments encourage students to write articles for wall magazine. The nature of article is popular articles, information on current and social issues. Write poems composed are also displayed. Some departments run problem corner which includes puzzles, difficult problems to encourage the students for independent thinking. College magazine: It is a good platform to make the students creative by the way of expressing their literary talent. Students also write articles on current issues, reports of their study tour, industrial visit, national integration camps, interviews of eminent personalities, puzzles, poems and jokes to promote humoristic aptitude. Essay competitions are organized by various associations. The best essays and debates are displayed on wall magazine and publish in College magazine. It also promotes scientific writing. Others: Students also write regularly in news papers, magazines published by other publications in and around city. There is a provision of e –journal which publishes reports and findings of students. projects. There are some students who has published articles with the help project guides in Peer reviewed journal. - Workshop on creative writing skills are organized by the college. - Interaction of celebrated authors, poets from India and Abroad with the students. - Poster Presentation competitions are held, exhibitions are arranged to display the posters, models prepared by the students. Students are encouraged to present the research papers at different levels – college, university, state, national and international conferences - Research students worked as assistants in publishing and compiling materials and to compile references. Research work done by some of the students has been filed for Indian Patent. Scheme for student research … Patil madam Avishkar innovation : Thengadi sir ( level wise ) Student Authors, Script writers : Scripts of One act plays are written by students in last four years.
5.3.5 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding.
Student Council Constitution Yes, College has student council. It is constituted as per University guidelines. Toppers from each class as a Class Representative( CR‟s) , representative of NCC, representative of NSS, representative of cultural programs alongwith NCC officer, NSS program officer, Physical Education Director, Principal, Principal‟s nominee, constitutes a student council. University representative (UR) is elected among them who represent University student council. Student Council Activities Student Council help to maintain discipline in college, council members locate students good in sports, cultural activities and help them to get involved in activities and help in organizing annual social gathering, republic day, Independence Day, class trips, tournaments, sports events. Council takes a responsibility to report anything not in order or unhealthy that they
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 149 observe. They help the college authorities in organizing and managing various activities of the college. Student council takes responsibilities of the organization of Annual social Gathering and sports events. The events are managed by students under the guidance of senior teachers. As a result of involvement of students in the various activities of the college the promotion of leadership qualities is facilitated. Funding : Separate budget is allocated for students council under gymkhana department.
5.3.6 Does the college have a Student Council or any similar body? Give details on its selection, constitution, activities and funding.
Yes. The college has a students council constituted as per the university statue. The details are given under 5.3.5 The other similar students bodies are as follows - Gymkhana Managing Committee: The committee of national, international players along with teachers, Vice–principal, Physical Education Director, Principal constitutes gymkhana committee. The players are given responsibility of the game in which they have achievements. The student volunteers do a great deal of job in Organizing sports events . They escort our team for state and national events. Facilitate to keep good relation with staff and students Search for sports talents They also help by giving coaching. guide the players and they help staff in maintaining the record of sports kit.
As per University norms Inter Collegiate Sports Representative (ICSR) and Ladies Representative (LR) are nominated among the excellent players by principal. It is prestigious for students to hold the post of U.R, I.C.S.R., L. R. being key positions. Annual Social Gathering : The U.R. , I.C.S.R. and L.R. are the key persons in keeping rapport with the student community for this mega activity. Each class has Class Representative who helps in planning and execution and also getting his/her classmate involved in Annual event of Cultural programs and refreshment for students. Science Association: The team of students takes lead in conducting various activities like talks by eminent scientist , essay competition , Science quiz, wall magazine, seminars, etc. Planning Forum : It is a forum for various co-curricular and extracurricular activities for students like quiz competition, essay competition, guest lectures of eminent economist on current issues. Arts Circle : The students representative of Arts circle take responsibilities of the Arts form of their interest and expertise. They motivate their colleagues to participate or contest in such activities. They the chairperson in organizing large scale events. Arts Association : Students representative provide a group of volunteers for various activities like talks, film shows, poster and other sites. Astro club : Student helps the staff in organizing lectures and especiallyStar- gazing sessions in the college campus and other sites. Vidyarthini Manch : This forum is exclusively for girls. They run diverse activities. However, the noteworthy feature is an annual Personality development workshop/ camp. In this workshop various issues related to women folk are addressed and discussed. The Students representatives
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5.3.7 How does the institution network and collaborate with alumni and former faculty of institution?
The college has strong network of past students, they regularly hold the department wise meetings. The present students are benefited by interaction with alumni. They help in following ways. Give lectures in seminars. Inform about job opportunities, placements and guide the current students. Donate books and equipments. Provide projects for current students. Inspire the current students. Sponsor the endowment scholarships and prizes. Training and Internship. Motivational talks are arranged Share their experiences Conduct mock interviews Former faculty: Management has adopted a policy to associate the retired teaching and nonteaching staff members who are willing to work in advisory capacities. The benefit of their experience and guidance is available to staff students. The former faculty members and office bearers are also invited on various occasions in the college. They contribute by working as visiting staff, they guide in planning and executing the various activities. They help researchers. They donate the books and other valuable material, instruments, computers after their retirement.
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Criteria VI – Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 Institutional Vision & Leadership
6.1.1 State the vision and mission of the Institution and enumerate on how the mission statement defines the institution‟s distinctive characteristics in terms of addressing the needs of the society, the students it seeks to serve, institution‟s traditions and value orientations, vision for the future, etc.?
Vision Statement of the institutions is „ भव‟, which means “Be knowledge incarnate”. It is inscribed on the top of the logo, which is given below.
1. The initials PES i.e. Progressive Education Society (the parent body) are inscribed in the center. The vision is to remain progressive and modern. Hence, all the institutions run by the Progressive Education Society are named „Modern‟, e.g. Modern College of Arts, Science and commerce, Modern High School, Modern College of Engineering, Modern College of Pharmacy, Modern College of Education, Modern College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Modern College of Physiotherapy, Modern Institute of Business Management etc. 2. At the foot of the logo is „EXCELSIOR‟, a Latin word, which means superior, ever updated an expression of incessant, aspiration of higher attainment.
Mission statement of the college is :- “To create multidisciplinary best citizens to suit the local, national & international needs, having scientific temperament, moral, ethical, values, and multifaceted proactive personality by providing excellent education.” The objective of higher education policy of the nation is to provide education to the students of all castes, creed, religion, with different financial background. The institute provides education to student community by keeping in mind the national policy and mission statement. The enrollment record shows that majority of the students are from middle class, lower middle class and even below poverty line. The number of the girl students enrolled is high.
EXCELSIOR: Our college is a leading institution providing higher education since last forty four years. Started in 1970 with just three degree courses in Arts, Science & Commerce, with intake capacity of 700 students, Modern College now offers Degree in Science courses, such as
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Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronic Science, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology and Animation. In commerce, B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., B.B.M. (IB) and in Arts B.A. with various languages, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, Geography, History. College also offers post-graduate courses in Commerce, M.Com. and M.C.A. Commerce. In Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Electronic Science, Geography and in Arts, English, Psychology, Economics and Marathi. Besides this college also runs post- graduate courses such as MCA (Commerce) & MCA (Science). The facilities for research in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Commerce, Electronic Science, Marathi and Economics leading to M.Phil. & Ph.D. are provided. In view of globalization, college offers certificate courses in German language. The intake capacity now has reached to 6051. The college provides traditional courses in view of changing scenario and have stared professional courses catering the need of the modern technology and changing global scenario, job-oriented courses, such as B.Sc. Nanotechnology, BFD (Bachelor of Fashion Designing), M.Sc. Maths, Post Graduate Diploma in International Business, Post Graduate Diploma in Company Secretary. The college has also applied to UGC for B. Voc. (Fashion Technology and Jwellery Design) & Community College Schemes, as well as college intends to start various activities for the benefit of the students such as Industry-Academia Cell, Collaboration with renowned academicians, Research Institutes as well as industries to enhance the practical approach in education to meet the need of the society.
6.1.2 What is the role of top management, Principal and Faculty in design and implementation of its quality policy and plans?
The management mainly consists of „Teachers‟ who have vision and dedication. It consists of senior college teachers & educationalists, state and national award winning teachers, some are from industry and trade, some from medicine, law and social work. The management is committed to quality and it is also committed to provide education to meet the current local and national needs. It ensures that best of the staff, adequate infrastructure, equipment, etc. are available in the College. The members of the management are quite active and take keen interest in the development of the college. The senior members are always available for guidance. They meet and interact with Principal and Vice Principals. The management through the Chairman provides very effective leadership. Our Chairman is a well-known educationalist. Although a surgeon by profession, he has over 25 years experience of holding various important positions in SPPU, Pune and Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. He also motivates the staff to undertake research activities, seminars, conferences and other relevant activities. He also encourages college teachers to take up different positions in the university.
The Chairman of PES (Parent body), Secretary and Principal are members of Business Council. Life Members, Local Managing Committee are also actively associated in day to day management of the college. The college now has 17 PG courses and 7 research centers, thanks to leadership provided by the management.
According to directives given by NAAC, college has established IQAC, since last 7 years. The basic objective of this cell is to enhance the quality of education by providing practical approach in education, by arranging PEDDOGOGY, workshops, ICT, Motivating Lectures in International and National State level conferences, by applying innovative techniques in teaching and learning process. Staff members are also encouraged to avail the facilities provided by UGC faculty Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 153 development programmes. The college has taken initiative in arranging the Hands on Training programmes, Research schemes funded by different agencies such as UGC, DBT, DST, ICSSR, ISRO and BCUD, SPPU Pune, to accelerate academic growth of the students maintaining the academic progress cards. The college frequently organizes academic visit of the faculties to renowned institutes for further development such as visit to Shriram College of Commerce New Delhi, Christ University Bangalore. The visits are also organized to Osmania University, CCMB, Hyderabad, , University of Madras, Chennai, JNU New Delhi. The college arranges the teachers‟ assessment through 1. the students‟ feedback mechanism 2. . self assessment form and confidential reports 3. career advancement schemes of SPPU and Govt. of Maharashtra.
6.1.3 What is the involvement of the leadership in ensuring: the policy statements and action plans for fulfillment of the stated mission formulation of action plans for all operations and incorporation of the same into the institutional strategic plan Interaction with stakeholders Proper support for policy and planning through need analysis, research inputs and consultations with the stakeholders Reinforcing the culture of excellence Champion organizational change
The college has well defined system, which ensures that the adequate information is available for management to review policy statements and action plan of the institution. The information flows from respective committees working in the institution which submit periodic report to Heads of the Department (HOD) concerned Vice Principal Principal Local Managing Committee (LMC) Board of Life Members (BOLM) Business Council (BC).
The Principal takes review of the departmental activities through regular meetings, interacting with Vice Principals, HODs and members of teaching and non-teaching staff. The college principal sends administrative reports and annual report to the Chairman of the Governing body. Budgets & Audit Reports are routed through Finance Committee. The management takes the feedback of the activities through life members (who are the faculty members of the college), Secretary and Local Managing Committee members. In this way there is a constant feedback to the management. Institute frequently organizes meetings with the stakeholders, Parent Teacher Association, Alumni meet, Counseling session for parents and students are held to discuss the issues concerning attendance, performance etc. of the students. The institutional functions are carried out at following level of management.
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The principal acts as an Academic and Administrative leader of the college. He plans the activities of the college and monitors them with the help of Vice-principals, HODs. He is ably offered support by the office and different committees. In routine work, Principal gives freedom to staff members in carrying out organizational tasks. The various motivational sessions are conducted by the Principal, viz. Brain Storming Session and General Think Tank suggestions sessions for achieving organizational task. As a result of continuous academic and administrative support and freedom by the Principal, the college has received various awards, as follows:- College with Potential for Excellence status of UGC (CPE) Star College Scheme of DBT Best College award by Savitribi Phule Pune University NAAC „A” grade with CGPA 3.15 NSS Best College Award
College has also received Best Principal Award Best NSS Officer Award Best Librarian Award
Prof. Dr. H. V. Ghate of Zoology Department has received Best Teacher Award by Govt. of Maharashtra. Prof. Dr. S.D. Joag received first prize in BASF/ICT National Competition.
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6.1.4 What are the procedures adopted by the institution to monitor and evaluate policies and plans of the institution for effective implementation and improvement from time to time?
The college constitutes various committees for smooth conduct of academic planning and administrative programmes every year, viz. Academic Committees, Administrative Committees and Other Committees as under:-
Academic Committees Administrative Other Committees Committees Academic Planning IQAC Committee Alumni Association Committee Commerce Association Purchase Committee Prize Distribution Committee Science Association Finance Committee Best Student Selection Committee Arts Association Administrative Committee Students Forum Examination Committee Student Parent Committee Women Redressal Cell. P.G. Association General Discipline Anti ragging Committee Committee Research Monitoring UGC Co-ordination Value Education Committee Committee Committee
The concerned Chairman of the Committee gives report to the Principal, who takes the review of the activities through regular meetings with V.P.s, HODs & members of teaching and non- teaching staff. The college principal forwards the reports to management for approval.
The management takes the feedback of the activities through Life Members, Secretary and Local Managing Committee Members.
6.1.5 Give details of the academic leadership provided to the faculty by the top management?
The principal and the representative of management are associated with IQAC. Reports of the college activities are sent to the top management. The top management interacts with the staff through LMC and other meetings. The college has well defined system which ensures that adequate information is available for management to review the activities of the institutions. The information flows from HOD concerned Vice Principal Principal LMC BOLM Business Council. The management mainly consists of teachers and educationists, state and national award winning teachers, some members are from industry and trade, some from medicine, law, and social work. Our Chairman of Business Council, Prof. Dr. G.R. Ekbote is a Professor of Surgery in B.J. Medical College, Pune. Our Vice Chairman Dr. Madhav Namjoshi is a renowned Homeopath in city. Our Secretary Prof. S.S. Deshmukh is Vice Principal and Head of the Department of Computer Science. All the members of BOLM are teachers. Our 3 staff members including Principal are representing Business Council. Some of our staff members are representing Board
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 156 of Studies; Senate in SPPU, Pune. Management, through the Chairman, provides a very effective leadership. Although a surgeon by profession, he has over 25 years‟ experience working on various important positions in the SPPU, Pune and Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nasik (MUHS) and Sub-committee of Planning Commission, New Delhi. He motivates the college staff to undertake research activities, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & other relevant activities. He has been instrumental in developing team work among the teachers. He also encourages college teachers to take different positions in university.
6.1.6 How does the college groom leadership at various levels?
The management, through the Principal, encourages the staff for improvement of institutional process. Instructions and suggestions are given by the Chairman Business Council and Local Managing Committee to the staff. The management encourages the teachers in attending / conducting seminars, workshops and to take up research projects. The members of the staff are motivated to get positions at various authority levels in the university such as Boards of Studies, Faculties, Academic Councils, Senate and Management Council. Staff members are also encouraged to avail the facilities of Faculty Improvement programme (FIP) of UGC from time to time. The student representatives are nominated on various committees i.e. University Representative, Inter College Sport Representative (ICSR), Class Representative and Student Representative in various committees. The activities conducted by NSS / NCC inculcate the leadership qualities among the students. Most of the student representatives are appointed on various committees viz. Annual Social Gathering Committee, Grievance Cell, Cultural Activities etc.. The teachers are also appointed as Chairperson on various committees for delegating responsibilities. Institution is providing opportunities for grooming their leadership qualities. Institution also motivates staff members for representation on various bodies, i.e. Local Management Committee, BOLM, BOLW, Business Council, Board of Studies, Management Council, Academic Council of Senate, as well as Chairman/Coordinator in University Examination work. College nominates one of the senior staff members as a 1) Academic Research Coordinator (ARC) of SPPU, Pune and 2) Student Welfare Officer. One of the staff members from Statistics is appointed as a Nodal Officer of UGC. Few staff members are coordinating different funding schemes, such as UGC, DBT, DST. College is conducting Soft Skill Prgoramme, Computer Awareness Session, training program for teaching staff also Orientation programme for office, Library and Laboratory staff.
6.1.7 How does the college delegate authority and provide operational autonomy to the departments / units of the institution and work towards decentralized governance system?
Our institution believes in decentralized governance system. The responsibilities of Principal, Vice-Principals, HODs, Registrar, Office Superintendent are laid down by standard code. The responsibilities of office bearer and other staff are also well defined and are communicated to the concerned staff through Orders, Circulars, Notices and verbal communication. For effective management, frequent meetings are conducted at various levels, i.e. HODs, Vice Principals, Non Teaching staff, etc.
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Decentralization improves the working effectiveness and enhances confidence among the staff and office bearers to accept responsibilities. Decentralization and operational autonomy available to various departments, leads to good results and ease in functioning. As a result of Decentralization, upward as well as downward, two way communications is established. Regular feedback from the students, parents, HODs and Vice Principals facilitate effective coordination. The administration of the college is adequately decentralized through its 28 Departments and 7 Research Centers. College runs into 3 shifts. Principal is assisted by Vice-principals and HODs. For the sake of convenience, each Vice- principal is in-charge of one faculty. The HODs report to concerned Vice Principals and Vice-principals report to Principal. The academic administration and examination committees function under supervision and guidance of Vice Principal and Principal. The Chairman and Director of Physical Education looks after Gymkhana activities with the help of staff advisors appointed for different games / sports. Registrar is in-charge of all office administrative activities. He is assisted by three office superintendents, one for staff related work and other two for Accounts and general administration respectively. Library works under guidance and control of Librarian, who is assisted by Asst. Librarian and library clerks. There is a library committee which plans and guides the activities of the library.
6.1.8 Does the college promote a culture of participative management? If „yes‟, indicate the levels of participative management.
Yes, the college promotes a culture of participative management among students and staff. The Principal acts as academic and administrative leader of the college. All the activities are classified and organized through various committees. The Principal, through the Vice-Principals and HODs, supervises various activities of the college. The Principal takes periodic review of various activities through meetings of the Chairpersons of the Committees, HODs and Vice- Principals. Three elected staff members from teaching and one member from non teaching represents Local Managing Committee. Few staff members are given responsibilities as Class Adviser. Personal counseling to the students is carried out in each department. Psychology Department conducts counseling. Computer Science Department organizes career counseling and campus placement activities in the college. The past students of the college organizes Alumni meet / Past Student Meet to share their professional experience. The students of the college represent various committees of the college such as Grievance cell, Art Circle, Anti-ragging Committee, Vigilance Committee, Annual Social Gathering Committee, IQAC Committee, Gymkhana Committee, etc. The periodic meetings are conducted for Non-teaching staff. Frequent interactive sessions are also arranged along with Laboratory Assistants, Library staff and Student Council members. Five staff members, including Principal, are Life Members of the Progressive Education Society. They represent Board of Life Members at Management Council. Three staff members represents as members on Business Council, the top management body of the Progressive Education Society. Level of Management:
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College Administrative Structure:
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Decentralization Structure:
6.2 Strategy Development and Deployment
6.2.1 Does the Institution have a formally stated quality policy? How is it developed, driven, deployed and reviewed?
Yes, the institution has quality policy. It is monitored under Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).Various aspects of quality policies are drafted according to requirement of different sections of college. For office, following points are taken into account as far as quality policies of office is concerned. I) Admission process for various courses should be completed within 10-15 minutes per student. II) Identity card should be issued to the student on the day of admission. III) Transfer certificate, Bonafide certificate should be issued to the student on the same day. College provides most of the office facilities on-line and follows e-governance for speedy and accurate work. Zero pendency policy is adopted. The compliance against the expenditure incurred by college from various funding agencies, such as UGC, DST, DBT, BCUD, are settled within prescribed time limit. Salaries of the staff members are deposited on the same day on receipt of instruction from Higher Education Dept. The college promptly gives feed back to the top management for assuring the quality work. Digital record room is established in the college. For library, quality policies are concern with the following. 1. Reduction of the transaction time : Use of library software 2. Immediate availability of Books and References : Use of library software (Autolib, vruddhi) 3. Immediate availability of Journals, Periodicals, Newspapers, Business Magazines are provided to the students immediately on demand : Appropriate arrangement and co ordination Photocopy facility in the library for student and staff members. College library administration is keen in procuring new reference and text books on top priority.
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Recently college has established Digital Library, which has facilitated the greater access to the library literature for students and staff. The reading room is made available for students almost 14 hours in a day. New publications and arrivals are displayed. Separate reading room is provided for staff members. Our college Gymkhana Section is quite active. It works almost for 14 hours a day. Most of the indoor games are made available for staff and students. College has well equipped Gymnasium for staff and students. College students have represented the college at various levels i.e. at District, State and as well as National. Our sports students have won prestigious Shivchhatrapati Award of Maharashtra State as well as several other awards at University, State and National level. Various sports events and programmes of meditation and Yoga are organized for enabling the staff and students to maintain vigor, strength and good health. Separate well equipped Meditation room is developed. Departments and research laboratories are open to the students since morning 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Our research science laboratories are well equipped with all modern equipments / instruments. In order to ensure the quality and all round development of the college, adequate funds are always made available by the college authorities. All laboratories are well equipped with ICT facilities. In commerce department tally package facility is provided to the students. Virtual and digital class rooms are made available on the campus. Psychology department has its individual counseling cell for the benefit of staff and students. IQAC is already established in all the departments to enhance the departmental qualities. Quality policies driven by HOD are communicated to top level management through Principal of the college.
6.2.2 Does the Institution have a perspective plan for development? If so, give the aspects considered for inclusion in the plan.
Yes, the institute has a perspective plan for its development. The perspective plan is developed through the following committees:
Academic UGC Research Purchase & Planning Co-ordination Monitoring Finance Committee Committee Committee Committee
The staff gives suggestions to these committees in the meeting and the suggestions are noted by the Principal. The HODs, and Principal finalize the perspective plan. Then the plan is discussed in the LMC meeting, where the representatives of non-teaching and teaching staff and management give their suggestions. After discussions and modifications the plan is approved. Objectives are communicated through management, principal, vice-principal and HODs to the members of staff by means of meetings, notices and instructions. The quality policies are reviewed through periodic meetings by IQAC. College has taken initiative in preparing vision document “Modern 2020”. College has also taken initiative towards ISO 9001:2008 certification. The training workshop for the same was conducted on 13th and 14th February, 2015. Following aspects are considered in the perspective plan: 1) Infrastructure and its development to meet the growing requirement. 2) Provision for the necessary resources for new laboratories and research centers. 3) Introducing new courses.
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4) Meeting the needs of materials and human resource requirement – teaching, non teaching and technical staff. Training and development of staff, (remedial programmes, establishment of equal opportunity cell, competitive examinations coaching, skill development programme for the students.) 5) Skill development programmes for the students. The proper execution of the perspective plan for development of the institute apply to various funding agencies for seeking funds towards incurring improvement facilities in existing premises, equipment, renovation of infrastructure, rejuvenation equal opportunity centers, remedial coaching, coaching for NET/SET examinations and counseling cell. Enhancement of initiative for competence building, improvement in facilities of existing premises, examination reforms, educational innovations, field work, extension activities, maintenance of equipment, books and journals through UGC, DBT, DST, BCUD for fulfillment of perspective plan. A full fledged proposal is prepared and submitted to SPPU under RUSA of MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development), New Delhi.
6.2.3 Describe the internal organizational structure and decision making processes.
Internal organization structure of management and college:
Two important committees, LMC and Purchase Committee, conduct meetings to take major decisions. April 2010 to August 2014
Year Dates of LMC & Purchase Committee meetings 2010-11 10/03/2011
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2011-12 04/08/2011 , 13/10/2011, 22/02/2012 2012-13 03/04/2012, 25/09/2012, 04/10/2012, 27/02/2013, 27/03/2013 2013-14 06/09/2013, 07/02/2014, 18/02/2014 2014-15 01/07/2014
The Principal convenes LMC meetings to take the decision. All decisions are routed through LMC and forwarded Resolutions of the meetings for approval to BOLM with remarks of BOLM. Resolutions are forwarded to Business council for final approval. In the college administration Principal convenes meetings of Vice-principals and HODs for departmental suggestions, requirement and future ideas. After compiling all the information and data, it is forwarded to LMC meeting for approval.
6.2.4 Give a broad description of the quality improvement strategies of the institution for each of the following Teaching & Leaning Research & Development Community engagement Human resource management Industry interaction
Teaching & Learning Lecture plans are prepared by every department. To conduct examination smoothly Examination Committee is constituted since beginning. The results of the examination are displayed and performance of the students is analyzed. Various teaching and learning techniques are used by the teachers as per the requirement of the subject and to help the students to understand the subject clearly. Following teaching learning method is adopted:- a. 60% Lecture Method (chalk and talk) b. 40% LCD Projector, Seminar, experimental method, demonstration, group discussion, study tour, feedback & lecture series, learning by performance, symposium.
Research & Development
College has constituted Research Monitoring Committee to facilitate and monitor research activities of the college. It looks after all the research activities conducted in the college, motivating staff members to apply for different agencies to carry out research projects. College deputed faculties on UGC Faculty Improvement Programme, to attend orientation, refresher programme and to enhance academic qualification such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. The institute encourages all staff members who have potential for research. College provides space, equipment and other facilities. Duty leaves are sanctioned for field work attending seminars, conferences, reference work. Notifications for university and other organizations that provide financial support are circulated and displayed on the staff notice board.
Community Engagement:
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Under women empowerment programme, the college conducts workshops for women such as perfume making, preparing jam, sauce, jelly and other food beverages, herbal products preparation, fashion technology course, training for self defense. College organizes value based extension activities to create awareness, among the society viz. traffic awareness, literacy awareness, water management, tree plantation, survey regarding employability, rice plantation, roadside trees identification and display of nameplates. NCC volunteers extend their services in Ganesh Festival, Blood Group and Hb testing Camps, etc. Workshops for senior citizens are arranged. Promoting use of non-conventional energy sources, e-waste management, segregation and wet-waste management.
Human Resource Management:
College provides self appraisal method for the faculty and the staff members are required to fill and submit the prescribed form available for self assessment. Concerned head of the dept. makes his/her observation, forwards those forms along with the recommendations of the Principal / Vice-principal. There is also provision for assessment of teachers by students. As per directives of the Maharashtra Govt. and SPPU, all the sanctioned posts are filled. The career advancement schemes for teachers as well as non-teaching staff are implemented for their further promotion. Staff welfare scheme, credit cooperative society, recreational activities, uniforms are provided, along with washing allowance to class IV employees. Festival advances are provided to non teaching staff. Health check up for staff and their family members, group insurance scheme is extended to all staff members. For mental peace workshop on spirituality are frequently conducted. Academic visits are organized. Technical personnel are encouraged to participate in computer awareness. Safety and personality development programmes, canteen and gymnasium facilities, as well as separate reading section is provided to staff members. International standard badminton court is facilitated. For motivating the leadership weekly, monthly, open and term end concluding interactive meetings are conducted. Lectures are conducted for staff members through staff academy for human resource development. Cultural activities are conducted for staff. Staff Tea Club facility is also provided.
Industry Interaction: The college promotes industry interaction with various institutions, corporate and local industries, ex. Dept. of Zoology and Biotechnology have collaboration with NCCS Pune and Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi respectively. Similarly, Botany department established collaboration between Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi and Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune. The College has collaboration with the German Institute (Max Muller Bhavan). Collaboration of Dr. H.V.Ghate with University of WROCLAW Poland. Department of English has collaboration with BCL, Pune. Renowned entrepreneurs are invited in various departments to share their experience. For campus placement activity several companies are visiting college campus such as IBM, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Quick Heal Symphony etc. for recruiting students from our college. Computer Science has collaboration with Quick Heal Technologies, and Orbit Hitech Computers.
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6.2.5 How does the Head of the Institution ensure that adequate information (from feedback and personal contacts etc.) is available for the top management and the stakeholders, to review the activities of the institution?
The college has well defined system which ensures that adequate information is available for management to review activities of the institution. The information from the committees working in the college submit periodic report to HOD/ concerned Vice Principal. The concerned authority gives report to the Principal who takes the review of the activities through regular meetings with the Vice Principals, HODs and members of teaching and non- teaching staff. The college principal sends administrative and annual report to the Chairman of the governing body every year. The audit report and the budgets are also sent to the governing body. The management collects the feedback of the activities through the Life Members (working in the college), Secretary, LMC members. Thus there is a constant flow of feedback made available to the management.
6.2.6 How does the management encourage and support involvement of the staff in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional processes?
The management through the Principal encourages staff for improvement of institutional progress. Instructions and suggestions are given by the Chairman of the Business Council routed through the LMC to the staff. The Management encourages the teaching staff in attending, conducting seminar and undertaking research projects. Staff members are also encouraged to avail the facility of UGC such as refresher courses, orientation programmes, M.Phil. and Ph.D. To increase effectiveness and efficiency, staff members are deputed for skill development programmes. College management always supports staff members to participate in various bodies of the SPPU and other Universities, such as Senate, Board of Studies, Academic Council, and Management Council.
6.2.7 Enumerate the resolutions made by the Management Council in the last year and the status of implementation of such resolutions.
The parent body namely Progressive Education Society has its Business Council which is highest body at the management level. All important decisions such as appointment of staff, sanction of budgets, leaves, various permission to the staff, decisions regarding actions to be taken with respect to staff matter, promotions, transfers, salary increments - decisions regarding introduction of new courses, major repairs, maintenance, purchases and constructions etc. All these decisions are finally taken in Business Council by passing resolutions. The resolutions passed during 2013–14 relating to all the matters mention above are available in a separate registers / files. All the resolution passed during 2013-14 have been implemented by the college and the compliance of the resolutions are reported time to time to parent body.
The recommendations from LMC are forwarded to Business Council (parent body) through BOLM. Proposals are amended by top level management in their meeting, if necessary. Then final resolutions are made for execution of the proposal. On receiving recommendations from the management Principal executes the same.
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Yes. SPPU makes a provision for according the status of autonomy to the affiliated institutions. In this regard brain storming sessions under Staff Academy are organized. In this context the top management team organized one study tour to autonomous University namely Christ University at Bangalore for Life Members and staff members. The interactions are also held between the representatives of our college with the authorities of two autonomous colleges in the city viz. IndSearch, Symbiosis and St. Mira‟s college. The top management is keen in collecting feedback from the staff members of the college. Interactions with other autonomous institutes to get necessary information about the functioning of an autonomous college have been in process.
6.2.9 How does the institution ensure that grievances/ complaints are promptly attended to and resolved effectively? Is there a mechanism to analyse the nature of grievances for promoting better stakeholder relationship?
College has established Grievances Redressal Cell for staff and students. In addition to above cell, the college has also established anti-ragging cell, anti-ragging squad and women Grievances Redressal Cell. The grievances are redressed through the representation of the staff of the college on Local Managing Committee. The Chairman of LMC who is management representative looks after redressal of the grievances. The major grievances pertain to placement in higher scale, staff recruitment, compensation to the staff etc. These are resolved by the higher authorities of the Government / University Grievance Cell and Tribunals. There are two separate grievance committees for redressal of grievances, one for woman staff members and the other for girl students. The grievance redressal committees meet regularly. There are no cases pending before the grievances cell. Minor grievances of students are resolved through class advisors, HODs, Vice-principals and Principal. The above mechanism helps to promote healthy relationship with the stake holders of the institution.
6.2.10 During the last four years, had there been any instances of court cases filed by and against the institute? Provide details on the issues and decisions of the courts on these?
During the last four years there were no court cases filed by and against the institute.
6.2.11 Does the institution have a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance? If „yes‟, what was the outcome and response of the institution to such an effort?
Yes. The institution has a mechanism for analyzing student feedback on institutional performance. The college provides self appraisal method for the faculties. Staff members are required to fill and submit the prescribed form available for self assessment. Concerned HODs make their assessment and forward these forms along with recommendations to the Principal/Vice-Principal. There is also a provision for assessment of teachers by the final year students annually. The final year students make the assessment of the staff members on various criteria such as punctuality, completion of the syllabi, applied teaching techniques, subject knowledge, etc. Feedback of the students are collected and analysed. Accordingly
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 166 staff members are instructed through respective HODs. In case of poor performance feedback, the management takes action after studying the whole issue. The Principal holds students council meetings in which the feedback is taken from the students about the various activities, facilities and programmes. After analyzing the feedback, necessary action is taken. Suggestion boxes are also kept at prominent places in the premises of the college. The students make their suggestions through these boxes. The suggestions so received are studied meticulously and suggestions are implemented wherever necessary. The students are also appealed to report through official email about the difficulties in respect of administrative matters.
6.3.1 What are the efforts made by the institution to enhance the professional development of its teaching and non teaching staff?
Institution believes in professional development of staff members for Academic Enrichment. Institution invites the renowned entrepreneurs, professionals, educationists to interact with the staff members with a view to enhance their professional skill. Institution takes initiative to depute the staff members for the various training and development programmes, conferences, workshops and seminars. The skills of the staff members are used by intra development activities and joint activities. The staff members who have done innovative tasks are felicitated by giving awards. The college authority encourages staff members to enhance their research and professional abilities. Institute organizes the study tour of faculties to corporate centers as well as renowned industries for developing their professional approach. The professional development of non teaching staff is enhanced by deputing them to several skill development workshops conducted for staff. UGC training programmes, Safety workshops are organized by different departments for handling of new instruments/appliances. Laboratory staff are encouraged for training programs and involvement in disaster management programme. The institution is always keen for overall professional growth of the staff members. The members of the nonteaching and teaching staff are encouraged to pursue their studies/education. Several members have completed their UG/PG and other professional education during service tenure. The number of teaching and non teaching members who have acquired additional qualification while in service.
Teaching : 35
Non-Teaching : 19
6.3.2 What are the strategies adopted by the institution for faculty empowerment through training, retraining and motivating the employees for the roles and responsibility they perform?
The management, through the Principal, encourages the staff for the improvement of institutional process. Instructions and suggestions are given by the Chairman of Business Council and Local Managing Committee to the staff. Management encourages the teachers in attending / conducting seminars, conferences, workshops in association with SPPU (QIP),
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UGC, ICSSR, etc. and take up research projects. Staff members are also encouraged to avail the facilities of FIP of UGC from time to time. Staff members are encouraged to participate in Hands on Training – Research activities, soft skill development, leadership and personality development, orientation and refresher courses, short term faculty improvement courses organized by Academic Staff College of UGC. Staff members are motivated by providing ICT facilities, laboratory strengthening through procurement of new research instruments. For non teaching staff members various training programmes are provided relating to laboratory safety, tally package, instrument maintenance training programme. In view of financial need empowerment college provides financial support to class III and IV on returnable interest free basis. For major financial support credit cooperative society helps the staff members by giving long term loan through easy and speedy procedures. For mental and physical fitness of the staff members, the college provides well equipped gymnasium. For mental peace, lectures on spirituality are arranged frequently. For academic excellence, well equipped digital library facilities are provided to staff members. For the excellent performance, the staff members are felicitated by management as well as by the College.
6.3.3 Provide details on the performance appraisal system of the staff to evaluate and ensure that information on multiple activities is appropriately captured and considered for better appraisal.
The college provides self appraisal method for the faculties. The staff members are required to fill and submit the prescribed form (PBAS & PBI) Performance Based Academic System. Concerned HODs make their observation and forward this form along with remarks to the Principal/Vice-Principal. There is also a provision of assessment of teachers by students. The final year students make the assessment of the teachers through feedback form. Information about students‟ feedback is compiled and analyzed. The strength and weakness of teachers are discuss individually with each members. Necessary instructions are given to concern staff members to bring about improvement in his / her performance. Suggestions are also invited from the members of the staff to take steps in academic and administrative areas. On the basis of self appraisal, confidential reports of staff members are prepared and forwarded to management. These reports are also send to CAS authorities and UOP. Which form the basis of placement of teachers in the next higher scale / grade.
6.3.4 What is the outcome of the review of the performance appraisal reports by the management and the major decisions taken? How are they communicated to the appropriate stakeholders?
Appraisal reports are submitted to HOD and then they are forwarded to Vice-principal / Principal for their remarks and suggestions. Finally reports are submitted to management for final assessment. After the assessment by the management necessary directives and suggestions are communicated to the Principal for further needful action. Principal takes relevant action and communicates it to stakeholder through letters and meetings.
6.3.5 What are the welfare schemes available for teaching and non teaching staff? What percentage of staff have availed the benefit of such schemes in the last four years?
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Following are the welfare schemes that provide to the staff which improves well being Financial assistance: The college management takes adequate steps for the welfare of teaching and non teaching staff of the college. Various measures are taken for the welfare of the college staff they are as follows : Credit Co-Operative Society: The credit Co-Operative society provides financial assistance to all the members of the staff. The loans are provided for purchase or repairs of house, marriage, medical reasons, education purpose and other at a very reasonable rate of interest. Staff Welfare Fund: The Staff Welfare Fund is constituted to provide for urgent financial help to the members of the staff. This fund enables the members to get immediate financial help in case of emergency without requiring completion of much formality. Management Policy is to offer 25% concession in tuition fees for the wards of the staff members admitted in any institute under PES. College encourages teaching and nonteaching staff to improve their educational qualification. If required their regular timetable is rescheduled within the department. Psychological counseling is made available to teaching as well as nonteaching staff members. Organically grown vegetables and fruits are made available for purchase, once in a week, on the College campus, for the benefit of staff members and students. Recreational programmes are organized for teaching and nonteaching staff by Staff academy, College Management and the Management of Parent Body. Group Insurance Scheme – Insurance cover is available to all the members under this scheme. Interest free advances are given against the salary in deserving cases. Emergency medical aid is provided. Health awareness camps are held for the benefit of the staff. Department of Physical Education has required equipment for the health check-ups. Stress management camp, Yoga, Spirituality workshops are organized with the help of expert agencies. Meditation room is made available for staff members. Canteen facility, Gymnasium, sports facilities are available in the campus for staff and students. Inter institutional sports activities for staff members are organized every year. The college management organizes academic visits and study tours for the benefit of the staff.
6.3.6 What are the measures taken by the Institution for attracting and retaining eminent faculty?
Recruitment of teaching staff and other staff is governed by rules and regulations of SPPU and Government of Maharashtra. The college adopts certain strategies and implements the plan to ensure that the staff of desired quality and qualification is selected. 1. The management has maintained the reputation that best of the teaching talent is selected. 2. Advertisement for recruitment is given in local newspapers as well as national newspapers. 3. The selection is made strictly on merit basis as per UGC regulations. 4. The adequate welfare facilities are provided to the staff members.
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5. Encouragement is provided to give scope for skills abilities, and talent of staff members. 6. Staff members are encouraged to undertake research and other relevant activities which help them to build their successful career. 7. Staff members are encouraged to write text books as well as reference books. 8. Suitable policies are adopted to provide opportunities for professional self development and computer skills and to provide incentives to the staff. 9. Necessary budgetary provisions are made & particular attention is also paid to enable the teachers and other staff to participate in various training programmes, seminars, workshops and conferences. 10. Staff development training programme like hands on training programme, workshops for benefit of staff members at various levels of management are arranged, e.g. seminar on library management, training programme for accounts staff and library staff.
11. College Conducts training programme for newly recruited teachers. 12. College has made efforts to provide Safe Work Environment in all the laboratories. Fire extinguishers, safety goggles, gloves, exhaust fans, eye wash, safety shower, fume-hoods, first aid boxes etc. 13. Frequent meetings of laboratory assistants with Vice-Principals and Principal are arranged and necessary instructions about laboratory safety are given.
14. Care is taken to ensure that congenial and cordial atmosphere is maintained in the college. Staff academy is established to promote academic and research atmosphere in the college. Grievance cell is constituted to redress the grievances of the staff. The LMC which consist of representation of teaching and non teaching staff play an important role in safe guarding and promoting the interest of the members of the staff. 15. Appreciations are made by giving awards for outstanding performances every year. Best Administrator, Best Teacher, awards are given by the management. 16. Outstanding performance of staff members are considered for nominations to be made to University, State and Union Government. 17. College forwards the proposals of highly qualified and deserving staff members to UGC for the consideration of award of Emeritus professor. 18. The college makes arrangement for deputation of deserving staff members for research at doctorate as well as Post doctorate scheme of UGC. 19. The college provides encouragement for research work, academic growth and professional growth. Lien facilities are provided to the deserving candidates. College has successfully obtained financial assistance through UGC-BSR, DST-FIST, DBT- Star College, UGC-CPE, ICSSR, ISRO, BCUD-SPPU, etc. This has helped to improve the infrastructure, academic ambiance and research culture of the institution. 20. The college also encourages senior teachers, particularly the retiring teachers by forwarding their extension proposals to the concerned authorities.
6.4 Financial Management and Resource Mobilization
6.4.1 What is the institutional mechanism to monitor effective and efficient use of available financial resources?
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Budgets are sanctioned in LMC – BOLM – BC. Then the funds are made available for further actions to the purchase committee. Budgets are prepared on the basis of requirements of various departments for the next financial year. All these requirements are considered by Finance Committee and then provisions are made in the budget. For efficient use of available financial resources, following is the system of control. 1. Budgetary Control, i.e. funds are used as per budget allocation. 2. Finance Committee: Financial transactions are subject to supervision and control of finance committee. 3. Internal Check: All financial transactions are subject to internal check/control i.e. all transactions are passed through Registrar Vice-Principal Principal. All purchases are routed through Purchase Committee Principal Chairman LMC. Pre sanction of Building Maintenance Committee (at P.E. Society) is taken before issuing work order and payments are made after scrutiny of measurements by said committee. 4. Internal Audit: Periodic internal audit of all transactions is conducted by outside firm of Chartered Accountants. Their observations and comments are put before Finance Committee and compliances are made. 5. Statutory Audit: At the end of the year Statutory Audit is conducted by the auditor and the reports thereof are directly submitted to Business Council. 6. The provisions for salary of the non-grant staff is made out of the funds separately earmarked every year. A unique salary payment scheme is devised by the parent body to ensure the regular monthly payment of the staff. 7. The provision of insurance of the cash/ funds, buildings and other assets is also made. 8. Separate accounts and cash section looks after the financial transactions. The operations of the sections are fully computerized and the advanced software is used for the accuracy, safety and efficiency of transactions. 9. Expert guidance is also sought whenever required. 6.4.2 What are the institutional mechanisms for internal and external audit? When was the last audit done and what are the major audit objections? Provide the details on compliance.
Accounts of the college are subject to internal audit. Internal auditor is appointed by the Business Council. Internal auditor is independent outside entity. Statutory auditors are appointed at the society level. Statutory auditors consider the report of internal auditors. The reports of internal auditors are put before the Finance Committee of the college and compliances are made by the college. Statutory audit report along with compliance report is forwarded to BOLM for consideration. Statutory reports are directly addressed to Chairman, Business Council. There are no major objections in the audit report, however, some of the observations are relating to payment of advances given to the staff for meeting expenses of college functions, signatures of the staff members on the pay sheet minimum cash transactions. The internal audit for financial year 2013–14 has been completed by May 2013 and Statuary audit for the same period has been completed by July 2014. The parent body organizes the expert guidance meetings of the auditors for the institutional heads. In this meeting the various issues relating to the audit, taxation and financial matters are discussed and resolved. The guidelines based on the discussions and expert guidance are prepared with respect to financial matters for the benefit of heads of the departments.
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6.4.3 What are the major sources of institutional receipts/funding and how is the deficit managed? Provide audited income and expenditure statement of academic and administrative activities of the previous four years and the reserve fund/corpus available with Institutions, if any.
Major sources of receipts/funding are as under: 1. Salary grant from government for grant- in-aid section 2. Non salary grant 3. Tuition and other fees from students 4. Reimbursement of fees for category students from state government. 5. Earmarked grants from UGC, DBT, DST, SPPU, ICSSR, ISRO and others. 6. Specific grants under CPE, BSR, Star College, FIST. Deficit (if any) is made good by the parent body (Progressive Education Society) by providing additional funds. The parent body also suggests the curtailment and postponement of certain expenses if thought necessary.
6.4.4 Give details on the efforts made by the institution in securing additional funding and the utilization of the same (if any).
The institution makes the efforts to tap various funding agencies for securing additional funds under various schemes announced by central Government departments and institutions. Efforts are also made to generate funds from BCUD-SPPU,Pune under QIP programme, Boards of Students Welfare, SPPU, Pune, various research schemes, NGO‟s and Alumni. RECEIVED UTILISED FUNDING TYPE AMOUNT AMOUNT YEAR Rs Rs AGENCY 2010-11 30000 26995 95000 13230 15144 66194 125000 121563 UGC MRP
350000 422503 DST MRP
364601 BCUD MRP
CSIR,ISRO,IIRS, 209948 OTHERS ICSSR TOTAL 475000 1118615
2011-12 18000 52225 5353 88208 100000 45039 70000 53457 87500 22947 280853 261876 UGC MRP
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1000000 998800 DST MRP
301231 110349 BCUD MRP
154800 5000 OTHERS CSIR,ISRO,IIRS,ICSSR TOTAL 1736884 1376025
2012-13 147000 900 167000 27425 861800 39363 85000 150000 85000 161000 34857 30652 83608 1345800 527805 UGC MRP
700000 1044775 DST MRP
129848 327303 BCUD MRP
280905 142714 OTHERS CSIR,ISRO,IIRS,ICSSR TOTAL 2456553 2042597
2013-14 758550 1235044 UGC MRP
2700000 1376368 DST MRP
279803 267794 BCUD MRP
1951040 622564 OTHERS CSIR,ISRO,IIRS,ICSSR TOTAL 5689393 3501770
RECEIVED UTILISED FUNDING TYPE YEAR AMOUNT AMOUNT AGENCY Rs Rs UGC 2010-11 1876714 1363456 XI PLAN CDS& MERGED
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2011-12 494928 372990 XI PLAN CDS& MERGED 4500000 UGC BSR 5000000 5045745 UGC CPE ( I ) 3600000 3508783 DST FIST
TOTAL 13594928 8927518
2012-13 356280 XI PLAN CDS& MERGED 2000000 1660473 XI PLAN CDS& MERGED 4790396 UGC BSR 45846 35658 UGC CPE ( I ) 127739 DST FIST 450000 XII PLAN CDS& MERGED 2000000 DBT STAR SCHEME TOTAL 4495846 6970546
2013-14 153640 UGC 4000000 3271813 CPE ( II ) 30000 433289 XII PLAN 900000 2065932 4930000 5924674 DBT STAR SCHEME
RECEIVED UTILISED FUNDING TYPE YEAR AMOUNT AMOUNT AGENCY 2010-11 83593066 79962047 Govt. of Mah. SALARY GRANT 2011-12 86082408 83033246.5 Govt. of Mah. SALARY GRANT 2012-13 94694886 91333975 Govt. of Mah. SALARY GRANT 2013-2014 99421390 94622115 Govt. of Mah. SALARY GRANT TOTAL 363791750 348951384 Govt. of Mah.
6.5 Internal Quality Assurance System (IQAS)
6.5.1 Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)
a. Has the institution established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)? If „yes‟, what is the institutional policy with regard to quality assurance and how has it contributed in institutionalizing the quality assurance processes?
Yes. The institution has established the Internal Quality Assurance Cell. IQAC is set up at Departmental and College level. The organization at Departmental level is as follows: HOD, senior most teacher & junior most teacher. IQAC at college level is as follows: Principal, Vice-Principals, IQAC Coordinator, Librarian, Physical Director, Students Representative, Student Welfare Officer and stake holders, two industrial persons. Ensuring best performance in all academic and administrative activities with continuous improvement and monitoring
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 174 system – encouraging teachers, students and administrative staff to achieve higher and greater targets every year has been the policy of the institution. IQAC policy is applicable to all sections and departments of the college. IQAC mainly takes care of teaching learning processes, Research and Development, Industry interaction, sports, examinations reforms, evaluation system and updated admission system. The digital record system and Digital Library system recently introduced by the college further facilitates maintenance and sustenance of administrative quality. The college has received grant for establishment of IQAC and the grant is being utilized. The benchmarks for major areas of college academic and administrative activities have been decided and the steps are being taken to achieve them. b. How many decisions of the IQAC have been approved by the management/authorities for implementation and how many of them were actually implemented?
The majority decisions of IQAC have been approved by the management for implementation. Almost all the decisions of IQAC are executed. Details are as follows
1 exam section 2 Additional auditors 3 Installation of solar panel 4 Additional Water filters 5 GCI and ED Cell 6 Improvement in ICT 7 Additional infrastructure and laboratories up gradation 8 Classroom ambiance 9 Student research scheme 10 ISO certification 11 Online admission 12 Sports scholarship 13 Organizing Seminars, conferences 14 Additional FIP 15 Financial assistance proposals 16 Website updation 17 Campus maintenance , Cleanliness and safety 18 HR training 19 Industry academia collaboration 20 Additional Skill development 21 Starting new courses 22 Teachers diary 23 Alumni association registration 24 PTA c. Does the IQAC have external members on its committee? If so, mention any significant contribution made by them.
Yes. Dr. S. S. Kharat, Principal and Dr. P. D. Chaudhari, Dean of faculty of Phamacy, SPPU have been co-opted as resource persons on the committee. They have made active
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Students and alumni contribute to the effective functioning of the IQAC by giving feedback and suggestions : 1. Students : Representation to the students is given on various committees to convey their views through (1) Students Council (2) Gymkhana Committee (3) Annual Social Gathering Committee (4) Library Committee (8) Participation in Earn and Learn Scheme 2. Alumni : The College promotes the interaction of alumni with the present students to share their practical views and experience. Computer department conducts programming contest for undergraduate and post graduate students in collaboration with alumni. It also invites the alumni for weekly interaction of present students. Alumni of the department offer different scholarships and prizes for the participating students. Alumni of dept of physics conduct counseling sessions especially on the topic of career in „defense opportunities and experience while serving for the nation‟. Commerce Department and Other departments conduct alumni meet frequently and exchange views and ideas. Department of Electronic Science conducts innovative project competition „Imagine‟ every year with help of Alumni.
e. How does the IQAC communicate and engage staff from different constituents of the institution?
The IQAC cell gives representations to the different sections and constituent parts of the college. The IQAC members also work on the various committees which are engaged in the various activities of the constituent part of the college for example following committees function through IQAC Academic planning committee Examination Committee (COE) Academic Research Co ordination (ARC) Timetable Committee Students Welfare committee Past Students Committee
6.5.2 Does the institution have an integrated framework for Quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities? If „yes‟, give details on its operationalisation.
Yes. The institution has the integrated framework for quality assurance of the academic and administrative activities. This is done by constituting committees such as (a) Academic Committees: Academic Planning, Staff Academy, Science Association, Commerce Association, Research Monitoring Committee, Planning Forum, Examination Committee (b) Administrative Committees: UGC Coordination Committee, IQAC Committee, NAAC SSR Preparation Committee, Attendance Committee, Purchase Committee. General Discipline Committee Student Placement Committee, Health Scheme & Medical Checkup
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Committee, Admission Committee, Function & Festival Celebration Committee, Student and Staff Welfare Committee. Above committees consists of the academic and administrative representatives from various departments students and management representatives. The above committees continuously work within their capacities and function properly. The records of the above committees are maintained by respective Chairpersons. The respective committee conducts frequent meetings of the members of committee. The minutes and data are finalized and furnished with suggestion to the Principal for framing policies and plans on receipts of approval from Principal. The committee executes the work. The principal takes periodic review of performance of all integrated committees.
6.5.3 Does the institution provide training to its staff for effective implementation of the Quality assurance procedures? If „yes‟, give details enumerating its impact.
Yes. The institute provides training to its staff for effective implementation of the quality assurance procedures. Collaborative activities have been undertaken by the departments with the renowned institutes like IIT Mumbai and Electronic Science department. It has resulted in establishment of virtual laboratory. The visits of senior faculty members were arranged to Christ University, Bangalore to study the examination reforms in higher education and the issues in the autonomy to the colleges. The visits were fruitful particularly to bring about relevant reforms in examination activities in the college. The institute encourages the staff members to participate in international, national and state level conferences, by reimbursing actual expenditure incurred and sanctioning duty leave. The staff members are also motivated to apply to different funding agencies such as UGC, DBT, DST, ICSSR, BCUD-SPPU for carrying out research projects. Every year the institute organizes one international, one national and two state level conferences in collaboration with SPPU. The staff members of the institute play a leading role in organizing the conferences and presenting research papers on various subjects. Workshops for non teaching staff of PES colleges were organized. Workshop for library staff are also organized for librarians all colleges under PES. The College deputes faculty members for doctoral research work for the period of two years to complete the research work.
6.5.4 Does the institution undertake Academic Audit or other external review of the academic provisions? If „yes‟, how are the outcomes used to improve the institutional activities?
Yes. The institute conducts academic audit through various measures. The institute studies the strengths, weaknesses as well as performances through academic audit of the students. For staff members the feedback from the student, self appraisal report, confidential reports are collected on yearly basis. The diaries are maintained by the staff members for recording academic, curricular, co-curricular activities. All such records are available to HODs, Vice principals and principal. The credit system at PG level and Ph.D. level is constantly reviewed. IQAC of the institute reviews the quality of research as well as student teaching learning process. Academic audit is also done at departmental level. The result analysis is prepared by each department and reviewed and suggestions are given for further improvement.
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Due to IQAC practices there is overall enhancement in the skills of the students as well as staff. Following can be quoted as an outcome of our efforts on quality. Recently our institution is recipient of Best Principal Award 2014. Similarly the Best Programme Officer of NSS and Best NSS College award by SPPU. Lecture plans, feedback, confidential reports, self assessment reports, reports of HODs and Vice-principals are prepared in academic audit. The institution has received several honors and awards such as CPE of UGC and Star College of DBT in the year 2012 and 2013 respectively alongwith of grant of Rs.1.5 crores. College has also received the fund under the BSR scheme of UGC and FIST of DST to the tune of Rs.90 lakhs. Due to IQAC practices in sports our students have improved their performance at state and national level competitions. Few of them are recipient of prestigious Shiv Chatrapati award.
6.5.5 How are the internal quality assurance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of the relevant external quality assurance agencies/regulatory authorities?
The College has initiated the process for ISO 9001:2008 Certification and the training for the staff members has been completed in February 2015. The HR training for newly recruited academic and administrative staff was also undertaken December 2014 and November 2014.
6.5.6 What institutional mechanisms are in place to continuously review the teaching learning process? Give details of its structure methodologies of operations and outcome?
The institution plans and organizes the teaching learning process by (1)preparing lecture plan (2) For smooth conduct of examination constitutes examination committee. (3) Syllabus completion review is taken after the end of every term. (4) Staff members are participated in university level as well as college level central assessment programme. (5) The result of the examination are displayed. (6) The performance of the students is analyzed. (7) The students of poor academic performance are identified and remedial teaching is provided to them to improve their performance. Flow Chart
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The flow chart given above shows how the review of teaching learning process is taken and what are the details of structure, methodologies of operation.
6.5.7 How does the institution communicate its quality assurance policies, mechanisms and outcomes to the various internal and external stakeholders?
The institute communicates its quality assurance policy mechanism and its outcome to various internal and external stakeholders by adopting following procedure. College IQAC has institutionalized the students‟ feedback, suggestion box, anti ragging cell, grievance redressal cell, hostel feedback, stakeholders interaction and academic audit process. The departmental academic calendar, course plan, remedial classes, induction and orientation activities, mentoring process, academic audit and career counseling activities all these facilitate communication of institutional quality assurance strategies and processes.
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Institute communicate its quality assurance policies mechanism by arranging various programme such as alumni meet, extension programme with community, viz. traffic awareness programme, tree plantation programme, rice plantation, voting awareness programme, HIV awareness programme, river cleaning programme, garbage disposal movement, empowerment of women by motivating self protection camp, the felicitation of the teacher and staff at the various functions, recognition of the excellent performance by the top management etc. To communicate the progress report and to develop rapport parents meet are held. The top level management participate in all types of workshops, meeting, Informative lectures organized by Joint Director of Education. Institution strictly follows the circulars and make compliance within the stipulated time. The officials of the Institute attend the interface meeting for availing the financial grant with UGC officials. The progress of the institute is communicated to stakeholders through Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Progressive Education Society‟s annual report. The institute has special computer section in its office for record keeping. The digital record room facilities and virtual class room facilities are available. For blind student brail script software is available. For economically backward students “Earn while Learn Scheme” is available. The college has constituted committees with reference to sexual harassment, Right to Information Act, NET/SET coaching, coaching at entry level examination, counseling center, as well equal opportunity cell, foreign language coaching, remedial classes etc. Counseling sessions are also arranged for international students are facilitated by the institution.
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Criteria VII – Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Environmental Consciousness
7.1.1 Does the Institute conduct a Green Audit of its campus and facilities?
Ans: Internal and external audits being a regular practice covers major areas of the campus and facilities. IQAC the driving force at Modern College resolved in its annual meeting of 2012 to focus on environment and initiate steps to reduce carbon emission. The College conducts a Green Audit of its campus and facilities. The audit is done in three phases.
Pre-Audit: The scope of the audit is defined. Various initiatives during the academic year are confirmed. Audit: The College has been conducting Green Audit. Post-Audit: The College (Internal Green Audit Team) reviews environment related initiatives that are implemented. It formulates the action plan for the next academic year in order to have better environmental sensitization.
7.1.2. Yes the initiatives taken by the college to make the campus eco-friendly. Energy conservation Use of renewable energy Water harvesting Check dam construction Efforts for Carbon neutrality Plantation Hazardous waste management e-waste management
1. Admission process for various classes is online. It is useful for the conservation of natural vegetation. 2. Instead of plant collection, digital herbarium is used in Botany department, useful in conservation of natural vegetation. 3. Vermiculture project is run by Zoology department. 4. Dust free chalks are used to save environment. 5. Plastic free and tobacco free campus to save environment. Special initiation is also taken by college. Energy Conservation 1. For the saving of electricity following Initiatives are taken :
a) Use of LED b) Use of CFL c) Members of the staff and students are sensitive to the minimum use of energy. d) Energy saver – star rating electric appliances are used in the institution. e) Energy audit was done by institution. f) In the possible way electricity is sustained by solar energy.
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g) Old transformer of 100 KW electricity has been replaced by 315 KW. capacity transformer by this replacement overload, heating of system are controlled, safety increased. Due to reasonable use of energy, incentive units of energy are earned. 91 Power factor is started to 7% discount in electricity bills. h) For the saving electricity we use motor for water pumps in night hour i) Vehicle free day is observed for carbon foot prints.
Use of renewable Energy Yes we use renewable energy. Solar energy is abundantly available.
Three solar plants are installed. 1. Solar Power Plant : Installed in East Wing Capacity – 1 KW Solar Panel – 12 V 1000 Watt 2. Solar Distilled Water Plant Installed in Capacity 30 Littre / day 3. Installation of solar water fall Installed in main building premises Charge controller 380 V 3 Phase Solar fountain when not in use generated power will be utilized for other lights in the periphery.
Water conservation through roof top rain water Harvesting
Roof top rain water harvesting Name of Building: Modern College, Pune-5. Type of roof: Inclined Asbestos shed Approx. Roof Top area considered for harvesting: Shed- 3800 sq. feet Approx. Seasonal rainfall in Pune (Avg.) : 700 mm Approx. Rainfall in one rainy day (Avg.) : 10 mm
In one season On one rainy day Shed= 2,22,390 litres 3,177 litres Total= 2,22,390 litres 3,177 litres
*Rainwater availability will depend upon the actual rainfall figures. Existing rain water drainage arrangement: At present rainwater collected on the inclined shed is falling on the ground.
Check Dam Construction NSS students of Modern College, Pune-5 have constructed two Check Dams in Ghotawade and Kule-Dakhane village. The first Check Dam was constructed in December 2010, by NSS students of Modern College, Pune -5 at Ghotawade, Paud. The water table of the nearby area is increased after construction of the Check Dam.
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The other Check Dam was constructed in December 2012, by NSS students of Modern College, Pune -5 at Kule-Dakhane, Mulshi. The water level of the wells and tube well change due to the construction of the Check Dam.
Plantation
Tree plantation is our regular activity. Various plantation programmes were conducted. These involved NSS, NCC volunteers and faculty members. 8th September 2012: Plantation of about 75 different tree plants including some medicinal plants 9th September 2012: Construction of 200 feet of running CCT at Baner tekdi. 20th July 2013 – Paddy Planting Programme at Vinzar & Velhe: 500 student from our college (NSS and NCC) actively participated in paddy plantation in the rice fields of farmers of Vinzar & Velhe. The farmers really appreciated the work done by students. After this the Adv. Nandu Phadake, Sarpanch of Vinzar, other members of Grampanchayat, Principal of Vinzar College felicitated the group leaders and the teachers. 8th August 2013- Tree Plantation: NSS and NCC cadets planted 125 tree plants. After plantation an informal discussion on importance of tree plantation and carbon credit was held. Trees have been planted in PES Girls High School, Paud and NCL School, Pashan. College provided space for transplantation of trees. Department of Botany has prepared a digital herbarium.
Hazardous Waste Management
Management of Bio-hazardous waste: The microbial cultures are processed in Bio-safety cabinets. The microbial cultures are autoclaved and then disposed off. The hazardous samples are processed in separate cabinets. The toxic chemicals such as Ethidium bromide are detoxified with suitable methods and then disposed. The cryogenic liquids such as Liquid Nitrogen are handled only in the containers designed for that purpose. An International Conference on “Environmental Conservation by Adopting new Technologies” was organized on 28th - 29th January 2014. The faculty members and students of various Departments of the college are working on some environmental conservation aspects such as bioremediation and generation of eco- friendly products. The MoU has been executed with Ms. Passco Environmental Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Fro developing, operating and maintaining infrastructure facility for the solid waste management system for the treatment/ disposal of „bio-hyphen‟ medical waste for Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Pune-5
E-Waste Management The electronic gadgets are becoming obsolete after few months and years. The outdated product becomes the waste. The national conference on „Hazardous e-waste management‟ was organized on 23rd - 24th December 2013, to create the awareness in society about the e-waste and its adverse effects
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The Department of Computer Science donates the old versions of computers to the schools of our organization. The faculty members and students of Department of electronics and computer science of the college are working on different aspects of e-waste management.
7.2 Innovations
7.2.1 Give details of innovation introduced during the last four years and created positive impact on the functioning of the colleges.
Various innovations have been introduced during the past years are as follows 1) Administration: a) Use of e –governance : Computerization of all facets of the Institute functioning including academic wings, library, examination wing as well as administrative offices. Introduced online admission Process Use of Vridhi software. Use of intranet facility in office Online process of filing exam forms and fees of Pune University. Automated SMS/e-mail for student class attendance, fees dues, test marks Bio metric attendance for teaching and non-teaching staff Challans of Income tax, Professional tax, returns are filled up by online system.
Digital Record room * Digital Record room is used for preserving the data. Human resource is utilized minimum, also time is saved and at a time data can be accessed by number of people. and data is easily available for the compliance of RTI. As data is preserved in digitize format use of paper is reduced and eco friendly message is given. As data is preserved in digitized format so less storage is required. We can save various important research papers, as well as conference proceedings in the form of soft copies. b) Digital Library * For a college, library is always considered as an asset. In order to improve the functioning of the library is made digital. With successful use of advanced scanners, the stock verification of library books has become more effective and less time consuming. We have taken subscription of e-resources like N-list, British library etc. Digitization of college annual magazines of last 40 years and scanning of various rare and old books, various question papers, project report is in process. Use of OPAC Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 184
Organized two days training workshop for library support staff. The topics addressed were 1. Types of library resources 2. Library rules 3. Internet, digitization and e-resources 4. Practical processing of books using barcode, spine label, stamping ,lamination etc. * Freedom to browse through library books catalogue and to find the circulation status of the book(s) 2) Academics:- a) Use of ICT:
The World is increasingly revolving on technological axis. To access internet via computer, Smart phone is fundamental, not just for individual for personal communication and creativity, but also for educational institution. In Modern College, Pune-5, we are focusing on use of ICT. We are using digital technology for education and other services, and focus is on creating Best Digital Citizens. We have, 1. Virtual Classroom 2. Advanced laboratories 3. Use of ICT in the classrooms For the teaching of foreign language like German use of ICT is a regular practice. Faculties always use internet and CD Players & DVD players for effective teaching. 1. Virtual Classroom: Objective In Virtual Classroom faculties can deliver lectures, elaborate topic, make the teaching interactive conduct group assignments etc. It comprises of Synchronous learning Live technological support Multilevel feedback White Board( No chalk-No Dust) Sharing Screen with Students Session Recording Live Audio-Video Support
Outcome : Through virtual Classrooms students can interact with experts /professionals of different institutes and faculty. 2. Advanced Laboratories * We have advanced labs. with well equipments. * Use of preserved and live specimen during teaching, for firsthand experiences of scope of biodiversity and its conservation, as well as frequent use of e-material, LCD projector – internet for effective and useful impact of audio-visual(A-V) methods during practical and lectures. E-learning material pertaining of dissection of different animals, for effective teaching during practical viz. Pila, Scolidon, Starfish, earthworm etc. * In addition to using e-learning material we have also circulated CD among the students for the enhancement of its proper use. * Very informative and first ever workshop on microscopy organized for the benefit of first batch of life science students.
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Botany department:- * The Department of Botany used / collect the twigs of Angiospermic plants to prepare herbarium. Herbarium is a dried, pressed and correctly identified twigs og plant material carefully mounted on the standard sized herbarium sheets. This practice causes great disturbance to the vegetation and plant communities. Moreover, such collection is available only to the local students and researchers.
The department now has adopted a digital way to overcome the limitations of traditional methods of making herbarium and storing the collection of specimens .The students now visit the various localities and take high quality digital images of plant and plant organs. These plants are correctly identified with the help of experts in the field of Angiospermic taxonomy. These images are then arranged suitably in the form of a searchable database.
Innovation Art circle o Special workshop and training programs for students. Dance Drama Music Eminent personality invited for special guidance Gymkhana:- o We give sports scholarship for sports person who represent International National All India Inter University State level o Special coaching and training programs for our college teams and staff. Aerobics for students Core muscle training Yoga & meditation For staff: Body Fat assessment program for staff Movement mechanism & yoga
7.3 Best Practices
7.3.1 Elaborate on any two best practices in the given format at page no. 98, which have contributed to the achievement of the Institutional Objectives and/or contributed to the Quality improvement of the core activities of the college.
1. Title of Practice MIND MANAGEMENT 2. Goal To keep Healthy atmosphere in college campus. To create positive approach To reduce mental stress To develop healthy spirit in each field. To develop core values. Goals in Brief
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Our institute noticed that our students come from varied economical, cultural and social background. Some of them are from rural areas and so they lack in communication, have economical problems, poor social background while some of them are very weak in studies. Some students lack in mannerisms and act in a rude way at times. Frustration and depression with various personal and educational problems is another issue with them. In a view to negotiate with such issues we decided to arrange some programs on MIND MANAGEMENT, PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT, POSITIVE APPROACH, VALUE EDUCATION, STRESS MANAGEMENT and MENTAL PEACE. 3. The Context Our institute realized that students of our college have been facing problems related to stress and mental health; it was difficult to design a single program which can negotiate with all the issues as all the students come from a variety of economical, social and cultural background. Besides students we also wanted to implement best practices for our staff but timing was a major concern for this. To design an appropriate and outstanding activity for students and staff we required experts from various fields such as psychologists, psychiatrics, Yoga Teachers, experts in personality development, meditation experts and to match with their timings was another challenging job for the organizers. For activities like meditation and mind management finding a peaceful place was another challenge for the organizers as the location of our institute resides in a busy area. 4. The Practice For mind management we organized workshops, conferences, lectures, meditation programs, film shows, visits at yoga institutes and counseling programs. EASY MEDITATION FOR BUSY PEOPLE This lecture was organized the affiliation of Prajapita Bramhakumari Ishwarya Centre. In our busy life today we do not find time for meditation and hence we lack in concentration at our work. The lecture helped and guided students, staff members and invitees to easily negotiate their daily routine to find time for meditation and hence develop their concentration and keep mental fitness. MENTAL HEALTH FOR YOUTH Experts from various fields helped and guided students for keeping their mental health and hence improving their concentration in studies. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Flower remedy, reiki, accu-pressure and color therapy for mental health was an innovative program arranged by our institute for senior citizens to keep their peace of mind. PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT Lectures arranged for positive approach and self-awareness in our institute helped students to develop their personality and hence create a positive approach in life, also making them aware about their qualities and improvement areas. MEDITATION PROGRAMS We organized meditation programs of two days for teaching and non-teaching programs in which they were guided by experts regarding how to efficiently meditate. LECTURES ON VALUE EDUCATION Lecture on Positive thinking Lecture on character development Lecture on selflessness
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Lecture on values in education Joy of Giving Lecture on Happy Mind Guru Pournima Teachers day National Youth day POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA A lecture displaying positive and negative aspects of social media was undertaken by our institute and it was a great success.
WOMEN SAFETY A workshop on women empowerment was organized for girls and students with the help of senior police officers which helped girl students for their safety. Also personality development workshops for beauty, diet social barriers were organized. EFFECTIVE PARENTING FOR FEMALE POLICE OFFICERS A counseling workshop was arranged by our psychology department for female police officers for effective parenting which was a huge success. YOGA AND MEDITATION COURSE Raj yoga meditation centre was invited to undertake a workshop at our institute regarding effective meditation and yoga to help them keep their mind healthy. PRE-MARITAL WORKSHOP FOR POST GRADUATE GIRLS An effective workshop on marriage counseling was arranged at our institute for post graduate girls. FILM SHOWS Films regarding mental health and topics like schizophrenia, stress management were shown to students and also positive discussion sessions were held. VISITS Visits at Kaiwallya Dham yoga institute, Manashakti Kendra were organized by our institute to help students with problems of mental health and stress. PARTICIPATION OF STAFF IN YOGIK CONFERENCES was important COUNSELLING CENTRE Counseling centre at our institute works for depressed, frustrated students and for other communities every year.
5. Evidence of Success Institute organized various programs for students throughout the year and observed the impact on students. Our observations are as follows. Due to these activities our annual social gathering was well-disciplined and was carried out without any unfair means. Counseling feedback reports from students were positive and display an excellent proof of how programs help them. In today‟s world most students suffer from competitive pressure and hence the ratio of suicides by failed students is increasing. It has been observed that due to our programs this ratio is almost negligible and no such mishap has occurred in the recent past. Due to the programs undertaken the anti-ragging committee has got NIL complaints regarding ragging in the institute.
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We are also pleased to state that Women and girls Redressal Cell has NIL complaints; another example of our successful programs. Our programs also try and increase focus and concentration of students. Due to this, a successful program of 14 hours study of students was implemented at our institution.
6. Problems Encountered and Resources Required Students are not aware of their mind health and do not understand the importance of the same. Timings of experts, students and staff members matching is an issue. The most challenging job is to identify students facing such problems as they do not turn up for such activities. Also identifying actual problems is another issue as students cannot express themselves freely. A suitable place for such workshops and activities is a challenge for organizing team. Resources required: Meditation Center Experts from various Yoga and meditation center Funds Books on mental health
7. Contact Details Name of the principal: Dr. Rajendra S. Zunjarao Name of the Institution: Progressive Education Society‟s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commcerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -5 City: Pune (Maharashtra) Pin Code: 411 005 Accredited Status: NAAC Re-accredited „A‟ Grade Work Phone: (+9120) 25535102/927/468 Fax: (+9120) 25536075 Website: www.moderncollegepune.com E-Mail: [email protected] Mobile: +91 9922007302
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3. EVALUATIVE REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENTS Department of Business Administration
1. Name of the department: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2. Year of Establishment: 2007
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil, Ph.D, Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D, etc.): Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units Involved: NIL
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): Semester Pattern
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other Departments: YES (BCA Course has few subjects in Management & Finance which are taught by BBA faculties. Simultaneously BBA Course has few subjects in Computers & Business Statistics which are taught by BCA and B.Com faculties)
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: NIL
8. Details of courses / programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: NIL
9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
Professors -- --
Associate Professors -- --
3 Full time Approved
-- 3 Ad-hoc Approvals in Asst. Professors process
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10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc/D.Litt/Ph.D / M. Phil, etc.)
No. of Ph. D No. of Years Students Name Qualification Designation Specialization of guided for the Experience last 4 years
Industry - 4 Prof. Jasmeet Assistant years MBA - Marketing Marketing NIL Patil Professor Teaching - 6 years MBA – HRM, M.A – English, Certified Industry – 2 Corporate Trainer Assistant years Prof. Lawly Das HRM NIL from British Professor Teaching – 5 Connections, years Pune
Prof. Snehal MBA – Finance & Assistant Finance & Teaching – 5 NIL Mirajkar Marketing Professor Marketing years
MBA – Prof. Neha Marketing, NET Assistant Marketing Fresher NIL Deshpande Qualified in June Professor 2013
M.A English, Industry – 1.5 Prof. Urmila MBA – Finance, Assistant years, Finance NIL Karale NET Qualified in Professor Teaching – 1 June 2012 year
MBA – Finance, NET Qualified in Industry – 5 June 2011, SAP – Prof. Amol Assistant years, ERP (FI/CO), Finance NIL Shinde Professor Teaching – 5.5 Pursuing PhD in + years Financial Management
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11. List of Senior Visiting Faculty:
a) Mr. Nitin Kshirsagar b) Mrs. Sarita Goenka c) Mrs. Sangeeta Ramdasi d) Mrs. Swati Pathak e) Mrs. Shiji Balan f) Mrs. Jayshree Chinchanikar g) Mrs. Manasi Thakoor h) Prof. Prasanna Puranik i) Prof. Priya Zanjurne j) Mrs. Shephalika Ghokhale k) Mrs. Mitali Limaye l) Mr. Pradeep Thite m) Mr. Rohan Bhase n) Adv. Ajay Wagh o) Mrs. Asmita Gaikwad
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: 15%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): 70:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled:
Technical Filled Administrative Filled Class 3 4 Class 3 2 Class 4 2 Class 4 2
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil /PG
Name Qualification
Prof. Jasmeet Patil MBA - Marketing
Prof. Lawly Das MBA – HRM, M.A - English
Prof. Snehal Mirajkar MBA – Finance & Marketing
MBA – Marketing, NET Prof. Neha Deshpande Qualified in June 2013
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M.A English, MBA – Finance, Prof. Urmila Karale NET Qualified in June 2012
MBA – Finance, NET Qualified in June 2011, SAP – ERP Prof. Amol Shinde (FI/CO), Pursuing Phd in Financial Management
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST – FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NIL
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL
19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty:
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students
Number of papers Name Qualification Published
National: 2 Prof. Lawly Das MBA – HRM, M.A - English International: 1
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): NIL
Monographs: NIL
Chapter in Books: NIL
Books Edited: NIL
Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: NIL
Citation Index: NIL
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SNIP: NIL
SJR: NIL
Impact factor: NIL
h-index: NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….: NIL
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in house projects including inter departmental/programme: 100% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies: NIL
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students:
Sayali Bapat (SY BBA) and Prathamesh Shinde (TY BBA) received second prize in the Inter College Paper Presentation Competition in Commerce and Management organized by Department of Commerce, Kaveri College of Science and Commerce, Pune on 22nd January 2014
Sandeep Kumar (FY BBA) and Sayali Bapat (TY BBA) received first prize in the Inter College Paper Presentation Competition in Commerce and Management organized by Department of Commerce, Kaveri College of Science and Commerce, Pune on 28th January 2015
BBA Sports Achievement in 2012 – 13
Sr. Name Class Game Level Recognition No. Vaibhav Inter 1. F.Y Baseball Bronze Balwadkar Collegiate Inter 2. Ajit Pawar F.Y Khokho Bronze Collegiate Vaibhav 3. F.Y Softball State Participated Balwadkar BBA Sports Achievement in 2013 – 14
Sr. Name Class Game Level Recognition No. 1. Vaibhav S.Y Baseball State Participated
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Balwadkar Kalpesh 2. S.Y Taekwondo State 3rd Place Thombare Vaibhav Inter 3. F.Y Baseball 3rd Place Kulkarni Collegiate Mayur Inter 4. F.Y Baseball 3rd Place Kamble Collegiate
BBA Sports Achievement in 2014 – 15
Sr. Name Class Game Level Recognition No. Vaibhav Inter 1. T.Y Baseball Winner Balwadkar Collegiate Manish Inter 2. T.Y Baseball Winner Gaikwad Collegiate Garima Inter 3. Vivek F.Y Cricket Winner Collegiate Motadoo Yuvraj Inter 4. T.Y Baseball Winner Rakshe Collegiate Kalpesh Inter 5. T.Y Baseball Winner Thombare Collegiate
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department:
a) Mr. D. S. Kulkarni , Chairman, DSK Enterprises b) Miss Kalpana Madhyani, Corporate Trainer c) Mrs. Anu Sethi, Training Manager, Volkswagen d) Mr. Amit Jadhav, Director of Modelcam Technologies Pvt. Ltd. e) Mr. Vilas Jagtap, CEO at Knowledge Planet f) Dr. Sharayu Bhakare, Assistant Professor, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, Pune g) Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar, Member – Business Ethics Forum h) Mrs. Yamini Mathur, Corporate Trainer i) Mr. Mohan Palesha, Chairman – District Rotary Foundation j) Mr. Avi Raj from IIM K, Mentor at PIBM, Pune k) Mr. David Hangsing from IIM B, Mentor at PIBM, Pune l) Mr. Samir Mondal, H.O.D – Academics of PIBM, Pune m) Mr. Nihal Khan, Regional Manager - ICFL, ICICI Securities Ltd.
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n) Mr. Amit Kadam, Regional Marketing Manager - ROM & MPCG, ICICI Securities Ltd.
o) Mr. Deepak Bodhani, Managing Partner at Digitech Engineers
p) Mr. Mahendra Patil, Head – HR, Whirlpool
q) Mr. Ravindra Singh, CFO, LOOP Mobile
r) Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh, AVP, Channel & Business Development, PIAGGIO Vehicles
s) Mrs. Anne Anish, Kensho Image Consultancy 25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding:
a. National: 01 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
b. International: NIL
c. District: 02 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
d. State: 03 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Enrolled Name of the Application Course/programme (refer Selected Pass % question no. 4) received *M *F
FY BBA (2011 – 12) 150 71 47 24 94.4% SY BBA (2011 – 12) 89 89 52 37 95% TY BBA (2011 – 12) 82 82 46 36 100% FY BBA (2012 – 13) 210 105 69 36 95% SY BBA (2012 – 13) 106 106 70 36 95% TY BBA (2012 – 13) 127 127 75 52 83% FY BBA (2013 – 14) 265 146 94 52 95.2% SY BBA (2013 – 14) 112 112 77 35 100% TY BBA (2013 – 14) 89 89 55 34 100% FY BBA (2014 – 15) 445 205 130 75 NA SY BBA (2014 – 15) 127 127 82 45 NA
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TY BBA (2014 – 15) 101 101 65 36 NA
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students:
% of students % of students % of Name of the from the same from other students Course state states from abroad
FY BBA (2011 – 12) 94.4% 5.6% NIL
SY BBA (2011 – 12) 87.6% 7.9% 4.5% TY BBA (2011 – 12) 90% 10% NIL FY BBA (2012 – 13) 90% 10% NIL SY BBA (2012 – 13) 94.4% 5.6% NIL TY BBA (2012 – 13) 87.6% 7.9% 4.5% FY BBA (2013 – 14) 85.6% 6.2% 8.2% SY BBA (2013 – 14) 79.3% 10% 10.7% TY BBA (2013 – 14) 94.4% 5.6% NIL FY BBA (2014 – 15) 90% 5% 5% SY BBA (2014 – 15) 85.6% 6.2% 8.2% TY BBA (2014 – 15) 79.3% 10% 10.7%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?: NIL
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 80% PG to M.Phil --- PG to Ph.D --- Ph.D to Post-Doctoral ---
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Employed • Campus selection 15%
• Other than campus Recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 5%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities:
a) Library- Total Books: 9031
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Availability of Wifi and usage of Hathway (10 Mbps)
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: 100%
d) Laboratories: 100%
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, University, government or other agencies:
Department level fee concession is given to selected financially weaker students.
In view of huge fees amount, installment payment facility is also provided to the needy students.
No. of BBA Students Availing Scholarship
YEAR F.Y S.Y T.Y 2011 – 12 3 9 0 2012 – 13 5 9 4 2013 – 14 25 8 9 2014 - 15 29 23 12
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/ workshops/seminar) with external experts
Annual activities of BBA for 2012-13
Sr. No. Date Activity Workshop on Personality Development for 26th July, 2012 1 S.Y. BBA
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Seminar on Communication Skills for F.Y. 30th July, 2012 2 BBA & F.Y. BCA Guest Lecture on “Role of Ethics in Today‟s 2nd August, 2012 3 Business” for T.Y. BBA Seminar on Body Language & Interview 6th August, 2012 4 Skills Guest Lecture on Entrepreneurship 9th August, 2012 5 Development for S.Y. & T.Y. BBA
12th August, 2012 (World Youth Competition on GD & Presentation for all 6 Day) BBA students Academic Visit for F.Y. BBA to NIBM, 25th August, 2012 7 Kondhwa. Seminar on Global Education by FOCUS 18th Dec, 2012 8 Consultants for TY BBA and TY BCA
st st 9 21 Dec, 2012 1 Industrial Visit for S.Y. BBA
th th 10 24 Dec – 29 Dec, 2012 Days & Events celebrated
11 JANUARY, 2013 PLACEMENT ACTIVITY for T.Y.BBA
th nd 12 5 Jan, 2013 2 Industrial Visit for S.Y. BBA
Guest Lecture in Corporate Communications 13 8th Jan, 2013 & Interview Techniques by Miss Kalpana Madhyani for SY BBA & TY BBA Guest Lecture in Corporate Communications 12th Jan, 2013 14 by Mrs. Anu Sethi for FY BBA
15 22nd Jan, 2013 Annual Gathering of WCBS Workshop on G.D & P.I by Career Launcher 25th Jan, 2013 16 for S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA
Annual activities of BBA for 2013-14
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Sr. No. Date Activity Counseling Programme for F.Y. BBA 8th July, 2013 1 students Welcome Party for F.Y. BBA jointly 12th July, 2013 2 organized by S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA Orientation Programme for F.Y.BBA & 3 13th July, 2013 F.Y.BCA on the topic “Today is your Tomorrow” by Mr. Amit Jadhav
th 4 14 July‟13 Medical Check Up for FY BBA students Guest Lecture on “Management through 29th July, 2013 5 Communication” by Mr. Vilas Jagtap Guest Lecture on Communication Skills on “Creating value through Communication” 8th August, 2013 6 for F.Y BBA students by Dr. Sharayu Bhakare Guest Lecture on “Role of Ethics in Today‟s th 7 10 August, 2013 Business” for S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA by Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar Youth Week (Motivational Movies, Critical th th 8 12 Aug – 17 Aug, 2013 Review of the shown Movie, Art Exhibition) for BBA and BCA students Academic Visit to NIBM, Kondhwa for F.Y. 13th August, 2013 9 BBA students
Guest Lecture on „Body Language & th 13 August, 2013 Interview Skills and Skillsets required for 10 the Corporate Industry‟ for S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA by Mrs. Yamini Mathur
Guest Lecture on „The Art of Standing Out‟ 14th August, 2013 11 for F.Y. BBA by Mrs. Yamini Mathur
Concluding Function of Youth Week followed th 12 17 August, 2013 by cultural programmes & certificate distribution
13 20th Aug & 22nd Aug, 2013 Presentation on “Cultural & Linguistic Diversity in English speaking Countries” by
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F.Y.BBA students Guest Lecture on Communication Skills on “Group Dynamics & Effective Resume 29th August, 2013 14 Writing Skills” for S.Y & T.Y BBA students by Dr. Sharayu Bhakare Guest Lecture in Investment Banking by th 15 11 Dec, 2013 IMARTICUS LEARNING for S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA
16 16th Dec‟13 to 21st Dec‟13 Social Week Guest Lecture on “Developing a Positive Mindset: Changing Attitude to Change your 20th Dec, 2013 17 Life” for F.Y.BBA, S.Y.BBA and T.Y.BBA by Mr. Mohan Palesha Guest Lecture on “The Power of 18 28th Dec, 2013 Subconscious Mind” for F.Y.BBA, S.Y.BBA and T.Y.BBA by Mrs. Anu Sethi Guest Lecture in Group Discussion & Personal Interview for F.Y.BBA, S.Y.BBA and T.Y.BBA by the mentors of PIBM (Mr. 7th Jan, 2014 19 Avi Raj from IIM K; Mr. David Hangsing from IIM B; Mr. Samir Mondal, H.O.D – Academics of PIBM) Seminar on the “Importance of Stock Market for Students” by ICICI direct Centre 10th Jan, 2014 20 for Financial Learning. Also conducted StockMIND competition & seminar Seminar on “Entrepreneurship 21 13th Jan, 2014 Development” by Hon‟ble Shri D. S. Kulkarni for the BBA, BCA and M.Com students Parents – Teacher‟s Meet for the FY BBA 22nd Jan, 2014 22 students post declaration of FY BBA results
23 25th Jan, 2014 Celebration of Kanitkar Day Annual College Fest – Aarohan & Days to be 28th Jan– 31st Jan, 2014 24 celebrated State Level Seminar on „Emerging Trends in th th 25 4 – 5 Feb 2014 Service Sector‟ for the BBA, BCA, B.Com and M.Com students
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26 14th Feb 2014 1st Industrial Visit for S.Y.BBA
th nd 27 17 Feb 2014 2 Industrial Visit for S.Y.BBA
28 28th March, 2014 Farewell for T.Y. BBA
Annual activities of BBA for 2014-15
Sr. No. Date Activity Counselling Programme for F.Y. BBA 1st July, 2014 1 students Orientation Programme for F.Y. BBA by Mr. Sanjay Katkar, Co-Founder and CTO, th 2 10 July, 2014 Quick Heal Technologies on “Management Education and the Expectation of Corporate World from the Budding Managers” Welcome Party for F.Y. BBA jointly 12th July, 2014 3 organized by S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA
4 July, 2014 Medical Check Up for FY BBA students Guest Lecture on “Communication th 5 16 July, 2014 as Interaction” Guest Lecture on “Small Business Ideas and 18th July, 2014 6 Opportunities” Guest Lecture on “Group and Team 22nd July, 2014 7 Dynamics”
25th July, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Good Ethics mean Good 8 Business” for S.Y. BBA & T.Y. BBA by Dr. Rashmi Hebalkar
th Guest Lecture on “Building Your Talent Pool 9 29 July, 2014 for Future Growth”
Academic Visit to NIBM, Kondhwa for F.Y. 1st August, 2014 10 BBA students
11 8th August, 2014 Guest Lecture on "Trading in Stocks and
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Money Multiplier"
International Youth Day / Week (Motivational Movies, Critical Review of the 12th Aug – 16th Aug, 2014 12 Movie, Art Exhibition) for B.Com, BBA and BCA students Concluding Function of International Youth th 13 16 August, 2014 Week followed by cultural programmes & certificate distribution Guest Lecture on “Internet / Online 14 26th August, 2014 Marketing” Guest Lecture on “Corporate Manners & 15 29th August, 2014 Etiquettes” Group Presentation on “Cultural & 16 2nd & 3rd September‟14 Linguistic Diversity in English speaking Countries” by F.Y.BBA students
17 9th September, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Building on own strength”
8th Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Image Management 18 through Appearance & Communication” for S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA by Anne Anish
10th Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Talent Management” for 19 S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA by Mr. Sandeep Chougale Guest Lecture on “Corporate Expectations 13th Dec, 2014 and Opportunities in Marketing, HR and 20 Finance” for F.Y.BBA and S.Y.BBA by Mr. Samir Mondal, Mr. Sunil Kr. Singh, Mr. Ravindra Singh & Mr. Mahendra Patil Guest Lecture on “Requirement of Industrial th 16 Dec, 2014 Skills for Accounts & Finance Career” for 21 F.Y.BBA, S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA by Prof. Raghvan Iyenger
19th Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Softskills & Personality 22 Development” for S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA by Prof. Dipti Inamdar
20th Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Stockmarket and Equity 23 Research” for S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA by Mr. Bharat Dalal & Mr. Samir Mondal
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Academic Visit for F.Y. BBA (A) to NIBM, 22nd Dec, 2014 24 Kondhwa Academic Visit for F.Y. BBA (B) to NIBM, 23rd Dec, 2014 25 Kondhwa
th 30 Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Basics of Photography” 26 for BBA & BCA by Mr. Vivek Athani Annual College Fest “AAROHAN – 27 7th Jan‟15 to 10th Jan‟15 EXPLORING THE LIMITLESS TALENT” Parents – Teachers Meeting for FY BBA (A) 17th Jan‟15 28 & (B)
29 28th & 30th Jan‟15 Industrial Visits for SY BBA Introductory Workshop on „Digital 31st Jan‟15 30 Marketing‟ for BBA
31 4th – 7th Feb‟15 SOCIAL WEEK STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on „Business 32 13th & 14th Feb‟15 Innovation through Advanced IT‟ for the BBA, BCA, B.Com and M.Com students Lowe Lintas Recruitment Drive for TY BBA, 20th Feb‟15 33 TY BCA and TY B.Com
34 28th March, 2014 Farewell for T.Y. BBA
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning:
Chalk & talk, interactive sessions, practical sessions, powerpoint presentations, topic wise group discussion, audio-visual presentations, student mentoring & counseling sessions(seminars, workshops & guest Lectures).
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities:
Students of the department of BBA along with the BCA students have been organizing the “Social Week” since Dec 2013. The core motive behind observing the “Social Week” is to inculcate a sense of social responsibility amongst our students who are the future of tomorrow.
Several NGO‟s came forward and participated. Viz. „Make a Wish Foundation‟, „Sanjivani Oldage Home‟, „Punurutthan Sarmsamtam
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Gurukulum Sanstha‟, „CRY‟, „Tell Us‟, „Jankalyan Netrapedhi‟. All these NGO‟s visited our campus and interacted with our students to motivate them to get involved in various social activities like helping the poor, old people, help in abolishing the system of child labour, eye donation, AIDS awareness, blood donation camp, clothes, books, shoes and toys donations, etc. The main motive of “Social Week” in Feb 2015 was to imbibe a sense of social responsibility amongst students. Various NGO‟s like Amhi Yuva , Eklavya Nyasa, Sahyog Trust, Netrajyoti Pratishthan, Drishti Group as well as eminent speakers like Shri. Vishwambhar Chaudhari, Shri.Milind Ekbote, Smt. Renutai Gawaskar, Adv. Asim Sarode, Dr.S.K.Lodha, Dr.Satish Desai, Shri.Bhanupratap Barge visited our campus to interact with the students to motivate them to involve in various social activities like to help the poor, save animals, empower women , Young Movement against drugs and alcohol , Social Networking , Clothes & book donations, etc.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans:
Strength:
BBA program lays the basic platform for the students on the basis of which students can further explore the field of management education. BBA program is very beneficial for the non-commerce background students who want to join the management field for exciting career opportunities. Due to availability of more job opportunities after pursuing BBA program, students prefer pursuing professional courses such as BBA over regular graduation programs after completing class XII.
This course is a gateway to pursue MBA and the BBA students have an edge over other courses while pursuing MBA because a part of the Management syllabus is already taught at the UG level. 60% of MBA syllabus is covered in BBA. This helps a student to clear their MBA exams easily. Moreover it has more value than other bachelor degrees.
We at Modern College provide high quality education in management so that our students can join industry, immediately after the course.
The BBA program aims at developing a student's intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills through an appropriate blending of business and general education. The program assists the student in understanding and developing the unique leadership qualities required for successfully managing business functions, an organizational unit or an enterprise.
It also develops our student‟s presentation skills and public speaking skills.
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Placements for the BBA students is also available which makes it a more sought after course. After completing the BBA program, studentshave the option of joining as a Management Trainee / Executive Trainee in any of the following sectors: Banking, Consultancy, Finance, Corporates, Marketing, Creative & IT companies.
Salary package varies from 10k - 20k. Employers want people who have proven themselves both academically and at the time of interview.
BBA teaches the art of business and students can learn more about business by involving themselves in managing several activities conducted by the college which also provide them a platform for innovative thinking.
We at Modern have dynamic faculties in the Dept. of BBA who take all efforts in providing quality based education to the students.
Weakness:
Few students joining this course comes from vernacular medium and few from those countries where English is not their native language. And BBA being a professional course, the medium of language to teach is English. Therefore these students find it difficult to understand the lectures and deliver the same during the exams.
Also, the BBA students need to get practical exposure / lab facility to develop a better understanding of the theoretical computer related subjects taught.
Opportunities: By enhancing our students‟ communication skills, technical skills & better awareness through various seminars / guest lectures / workshops, etc. students indeed have wider opportunities available.
BBA degree definitely opens more job opportunities than any other degree.
The management is also equally supportive about initiating IT enabled classrooms for the students.
Challenges: While this course provides an overview of business management, it doesn't offer much scope by itself, unless one follows it up with a good MBA.
Motivating and enhancing the students‟ merit is a challenge when the students seeking admission to the BBA course comes with an average percentage of 45% and above in HSC.
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Future plan:
BBA graduates can also enroll for professional courses such as CA and ICWAI which are very much in demand these days. They can enroll for post graduation courses such as MBA and MCA depending on their choice. The BBA pass outs can also opt for part time jobs and enroll for some short duration computer courses which will be an added advantage. The students interested in taking up government jobs can prepare for UPSC exams such as civil services and NDA (National Defense Academy). The students also have good scope in fields such as accounting, information systems and entrepreneurship. The students can also prepare for bank entrance examinations for building a career in the banking domain.
So, a candidate pursuing a BBA program has endless opportunities in front of him / her. After completion of the BBA program, it’s up to the student whether he / she opts for higher studies or takes up any good job opportunity.
For this, the following developmental activities need to be undertaken for enhancing the student quality. i. Development in class room infrastructure viz. audio - visual facilities.
ii. Arranging guest lectures by inviting renowned entrepreneurs, IT experts, corporate trainers, motivational speakers for sharing their valued experience and motivating and guiding our young minds. iii. Updation of library and providing computer labs for acquiring practical computer knowledge. iv. More corporate - academia interaction to enhance the placement activities for the BBA students.
v. Formulating teacher - parent interactive sessions for the overall development and maintenance of discipline amongst students. vi. Reformation in examination system. vii. Developing sense of social awareness and inculcating social responsibility amongst students thus contributing towards creation of better youth and better, responsible and responsive citizens of tomorrow.
Department Computer Application
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
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1. Name of the department Bachelor Of Computer Application (B.C.A.)
2. Year of Establishment 2007 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) Bachelor Of Computer Application (B.C.A.)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved NO
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) BCA: semester pattern
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Yes, BBA course has few subjects from Information Technology which are taught by faculties of BCA. BCA course has few subjects from management, finance and statistics. Those subjects are taken by few faculties from BBA and B.Com.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NO
8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons NO
9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
-- -- Professors
-- -- Associate Professors
2 Full time Approved. Asst. Professors 2 Adhoc Approved. 5 Full time temporary.
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
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No. of Ph.D. No. of Years Name Qualificati Designati Specializati Students of Experience on on on guided for the last 4 years
Vaibhav Thakare MCA Assistant Computer 5 yrs NIL Professor Parag Fulzele MCA Assistant Computer 3 yrs NIL Professor Gauri Khire MCA Assistant Computer 5 yrs 6 months NIL Professor Vanita Patil MCA Assistant Computer 4 yrs NIL Professor Namrata Gadgil MCA Assistant Computer 3 yrs NIL Professor Shruti Pawar MCS Assistant Computer 7 yrs NIL Professor Sampada Joshi MCM,MBA, Assistant Computer 14 yrs NIL ,M.phil Professor ,MCA (Appeared), Sonali Raut MCA Assistant Computer 5 yrs NIL Professor Prashant Patil MCA Assistant Computer 4 yrs Teaching, NIL Professor 2 yrs Industry.
11. List of senior visiting faculty a. Prof. Nitin Kshirsagar b. Prof. Dr. Anuradha Wahegaonkar c. Prof. Dr. Ashutosh Misal d. Prof. Sarika Goenka e. Mr. Avinash Goenka f. Mrs. Mansi Thakur g. Mrs. Mitali Limaye h. Mrs. Shefalika Ghokhale
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise)by temporary faculty. 5%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) 54:1
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14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled 1) Support Staff (technical) (filled) :- Class 3:- 4 Class 4:- 2 2) Administrative Staff (filled):- Class 3:- 2 Class 4:- 2
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Name Qualification
Vaibhav Thakare MCA
Parag Fulzele MCA
Gauri Khire MCA
Vanita Patil MCA
Namrata Gadgil MCA
Shruti Pawar MCS
Sampada Joshi MCM, ,M.phil ,MBA,MCA (Appeared),
Sonali Raut MCA
Prashant Patil MCA
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received NIL
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received
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NIL
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University NIL
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students
Name Qualificat Number of ion papers published
Vaibhav Thakare MCA National: 0 International: 1 Gauri Khire MCA National: 0 International: 1 Namrata Gadgil MCA National: 1 International: 0 Aruna Jagtap B.E.(E&TCNational: 1 ), M.E. International: 1 (Appeared)
Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
NIL
Monographs NIL Chapter in Books -> NIL Books Edited -> NIL Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers Author:- Prof. Gauri Khire Name of Book:- Programming in Visual Basics. ISBN: - 978-93-5158-198-7
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Publisher:- Success Publication Citation Index -> NIL SNIP -> NIL SJR -> NIL Impact factor -> NIL h-index -> NIL
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated -> NIL
21.Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. -> NIL
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme 98%
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies -> NIL
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
BCA Sports achievement 2012-13
Sr. No. Name Class Game Level Recognitions 1 Mayur TYBCA Boxing Inter Silver Medal Kamble Collegiate 2 Rohan More TYBCA Swimming 3 4 5
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department *) Mr. D. S. Kulkarni , Chairman, DSK group. *) Mr. Rajendra Rakhecha, CEO, Earthsoft Consultant
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*) Prof. Dr. Ranjit Patil, Vice Principal , DY Patil College. *) Prof. Shivendu Bhushan, HoD BCA, Indira College of Commerce & Science. *) Mr. Shakil S. , HOD, Computer Science, Abeda Inamdar Senior College. *)Dr. Bhooshan Kelkar , IT Expert. *)Mr. Amit Jadhav, Entrepreneur. *)Mr. Bharat Jagtap, Sr. S/w Associate, Bitcode Technologies. *)Mr. Vilas Jagtap, Corporate trainer. *)Mrs. Yamini Mathur, Corporate trainer.
25.Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National: 01 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
b) International: NIL
c) District: 02 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
d) State: 03 (funded by University of Pune under QIP)
26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme Selected received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
2011-12 FYBCA 142 117 67 50 90.09%
SYBCA 130 128 84 44 86.16%
TYBCA 150 150 98 52 76.47%
2012-13 FYBCA 255 214 134 80 82%
SYBCA 165 164 95 69 79.89%
TYBCA 177 177 121 56 61.74%
2013-14 FYBCA 240 196 112 84 89.32%
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SYBCA 202 202 120 82 81.62%
TYBCA 138 138 73 65 70.37%
2014-15 FYBCA 446 245 148 97 NA
SYBCA 177 177 93 84 NA
TYBCA 186 186 106 80 NA
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
% of % of % of Name of the students students students Course from the from from same state other abroad States 2011-12 85% 10% 5%
2012-13 85% 10% 5%
2013-14 85% 5% 10%
2014-15 85% 5% 10%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
NA
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 96% PG to M.Phil. --- PG to Ph.D. --- Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral ---
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Employed 4% • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NIL
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library- Total Books: 9031
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Hathway 10MBPS.
c) Class rooms with ICT facility : 100%
d) Laboratories:
Instruments No.s Computer 107 Dot.Matrix Printer 9 Printer Laser 5 Switch 7 UPS 4 Server 2 W.Less Router 1 Internet Modem 1 Laptop 10 LCD Projector 9 Air Conditioner {AC} 9
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university,government or other agencies. ->Department level fee concession is given to selected poor students. In view of huge fees amount installment payment system is provided. Details of students availing scholarship is as given below.
YEAR FYBCA SYBCA TYBCA 2011-12 13 12 13 2012-13 20 12 13
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2013-14 35 26 16 2014-15 28 24 13
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts
Annual activities of BCA 2012-13
Sr. No. Date Activity 1 26/06/2012 Guest lecture on ERD & DFD
2 13/07/2012 Importance of communication skills
3 30/07/2012 Communication Skills
4 1/8/2012 Imprtance of Ethics & etiquettes
5 10/8/2012 Personality Development
6 30/11/2012 Pre placement session by TCS.
7 Seminar on Global Education by FOCUS 18/12/2012 Consultants for TY BBA and TY BCA
8 Seminar on Career Opportunities Abroad for TY 19/12/2012 BBA & TY BCA 9 Seminar on Social Media Mkt. & Public 20/12/2012 Speaking for SY BBA & SY BCA 10 Seminar on interview skills by IT junction for 22/12/2012 TYBCA & TYBBA
11 Going through MBA CET & CAP rounds by 27/12/2012 MIBM.
12 Preparing for interview by Dinesh Nikam(Tech 19/01/2013 Mahindra)
13 Guest lecture on “Project Development” by 18/02/2013 Shakila S.
Annual Report Of BCA 2013-14
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Sr. No. Date Activity
1 4/7/2013 "Ice breaker"- Introduction followed by Quiz
2 5/7/2013 An Address by Vice principal Prof. M. D. Waghmare
3 13/07/2013 Oriantation program
4 14/07/2013 Medical Check -up
Guest lecuture on "Management through communication" by Mr. Vilas 5 29/07/2013 Jagtap
6 7/8/2013 Guest lecuture on "Developing DFD & ERD" by Prof. Shivendu Bhushan
12/08/2013 to "Youth Week" (Motivational Movies, Critical Review of the shown 7 17/08/2013 Movie, Art Exhibition) for BCA students.
"Planning for Study for Examination" by Rajendra Rakhecha in 8 21/08/2013 association with Krip's foundation
"Do's and Do't to be Successful" by Rajendra Rakhecha in association 9 21/8/2013 with Krip's foundation
10 22/8/2013 “How to make Resume” & “Facing an Interview” by Dr. Bhooshan Kelkar
11 27/8/2013 "Body Language & Presentation Skills" By Mrs. Yamini Mathur
12 30/11/2013 Placement activity for TYBCA (Wipro).
13 16th Dec'13 to 21st Dec'13 "Social week"
14 24/12/2013 Guest lecture by Dr. Ranjeet Patil.
15 Felicitation of F.Y. BCA toppers & distinction holders and Parent‟s- 4/1/2014 Teacher‟s Meet.
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16 Seminar on “Entrepreneurship Development” by Hon‟ble Shri D. S. 13/01/ 2014 Kulkarni for the BCA students.
17 Workshop on mobile application developmet( android & iphone) by Mr. 21/01/ 2014 Bharat Jagtap
18 28th Jan to 31st Jan 2014 Annual college fest- Arohan & Days.
19 4th – 5th Feb State Level Seminar on „Emerging Trends in Service Sector‟ for the BBA 2014 & BCA students
Annual activities of BCA for 2014-15
Sr. Date Particulars No. Commencement of the new term & lectures for S.Y. BCA & 16th June, 2014 1 T.Y. BCA
2 25th June, 2014 Commencement of lectures for F.Y.BCA
st 3 1 July, 2014 Counselling Programme for F.Y. BCA students Orientation Programme for F.Y. BBA & F.Y. BCA by Mr. Sanjay Katkar, Co-Founder and CTO, Quick Heal 10th July, 2014 Technologies on “Management Education and the Expectation of Corporate World from the Budding 4 Managers”
th th 5 07 to 12 July 2014 TYBCA project topic submissions. Welcome function for F.Y. BCA jointly organized by S.Y. 14th July, 2014 6 BCA & T.Y. BCA 7 July, 2014 Medical Check Up for FY BCA students
th 8 15 July, 2014 Guest lecture on ERD & DFD by Prof. Shivendu Bhushan. 9 21nd July, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Importance of Ethics & etiquettes”
th 10 26 July, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Database designing and Normalization” 11 2nd August, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Personality Development”
th 12 9 August, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Database Skills and Opportunities”
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Concluding Function of International Youth Week 16th August, 2014 followed by cultural programmes & certificate 13 distribution 14 6th & 7th Dec,2014 Placement by WIPRO at IICMR
12th Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on “Image Management through Appearance & Communication” for S.Y.BBA & T.Y.BBA 15 by Anne Anish 16 19 Dec 2014 Guest Lecture on “Presentation Skills” by Dipti Inamdar Guest Lecture on “Basics of Photography” by Mr. Vivek 30 Dec 2014 17 Athani 7th Jan‟15 to 10th Annual College Fest “AAROHAN – EXPLORING THE 18 Jan‟15 LIMITLESS TALENT” 19 17 Jan 2015 Parent Teachers Meet 20 20 Jan 2015 One day workshop on “Understanding Linux “ Guest Lecture on “Web Application Development and 03 Feb 2015 21 Globle cetification” by Aptech Computers 22 4th – 7th Feb‟15 SOCIAL WEEK STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on „Business Innovation 13th & 14th Feb‟15 through Advanced IT‟ for the BBA, BCA, B.Com and 23 M.Com students Lowe Lintas Recruitment Drive for TY BBA, TY BCA and 20th Feb‟15 24 TY B.Com
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning -> Chalk & talk, interactive sessions, practical sessions, presentations, topic wise group discussion, Audio visual presentations, Poster Presentation mentoring & Counseling sessions(Seminars, workshops & guest Lectures).
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities ->Social Week 2013-14:- Students of department of BCA organized “Social Week” during 16 Dec 2013 to 21 Dec 2013. Main motive behind “ Social week” was to imbibe sense of social responsibility on students. Various NGO‟s like Make a wish foundation, Sanjivani oldage home, Punurutthan
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sarmsamtam gurukulum sanstha, CRY organisation, Tell Us, Jankalyan Netrapedhi visited our campus to interact with students to motivate them to involve in various social activities like help the poor, old age home, child labour, Eye donation, AIDS awareness, Blood donation, Cloth & books donations, etc.
Social Week 2014-15:- Students of department of BCA along with BBA organized “Social Week” during 4 feb 2015 to 5 feb 2015. Main motive behind “ Social week” was to imbibe sense of social responsibility on students. Various NGO‟s like Amhi Yuva , Eklavya Nyasa, Sahyog Trust, Netrajyoti Pratishthan, Drishti Group as well as eminent speakers like Shri. Vishwambhar Chaudhari, Shri.Milind Ekbote, Smt. Renutai Gawaskar, Adv. Asim Sarode, Dr.S.k.Lodha, Dr.Satish Desai, Shri.Bhanupratap Barge visited our campus to interact with students to motivate them to involve in various social activities like help the poor, Save Animal, Woman Empowerment, Young Movement against drugs and alcohol , Social Networking , Cloth & books donations.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength:- In view of changing global scenario lot of scope is there for this course. Its possible through practical approach lot of placement also available. The course covers tecno commercial aspects which strengthen the Modern‟s Student.
Weakness:- Student joining this course comes from non technical courses therefore lot of scope in restructuring the subjects and overall teaching methods.
Opportunities :- By enhancing technical skills & awareness a bright future opportunities are available. Future plan:- Department decides to provide maximum lab hours for enhancing practical knowledgebase of student. Development in class room infrastructure be modern audio visual facilities. Students overall development by inviting renowned entrepreneur , IT expert, Corporate trainers for sharing their valued experience. Updation of library and computer lab. More and more approach with corporate sector to enhance the placement activities. Developing parent approach for overall development and discipline of students. Reformation in examination system. To create social responsibility among the students.
P.E.S‟s Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce (Wing of Computer and Business Studies) Shivajinagar, Pune 05 Commerce (Non-Grant) Department 23-2-2015
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1. Name of the department: Commerce (Non-Grant) 2. Year of establishment: 2007 3. Names of programmes: UG-B.Com 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ unit involved – No 5. Annual/semester/ choice based credit system B Com – Annual pattern 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments – Yes 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities/ industries and foreign institutions- No 8. Details of the courses discontinued with reasons – No 9. Number of teaching posts – Sanctioned Filled Professors -- -- Associate -- -- Professors Assistant -- 3 Full Time Professors Approved 3 Full Time Adhoc 4 Full Time Temporary 1 Part Time Temporary 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc. /D.Litt. /Ph.D. /M.Phil. etc.) Name Qualification Designatio Specializatio No. of No. of Ph.D. students n n years of guided for past four experience years
Prof M.D.Waghmare M.Com,MPM, Vice - Commerce 15 years Nil M Phil, Principal Pursuing Phd Prof. Philomena MA, B.Ed, Assistant Economics 12 years Nil Rudolf Fernandes NET Professor Prof. Niketan Shet M Com, MBA, Assistant Commerce 2 years Nil NET-JRF Professor Prof. Pravin Salunke M Com, Assistant Commerce 7 years Nil GDCA, SET, Professor CA-IPCC Prof. Vaishali Doshi M Com, CS- Assistant Commerce 7 years Nil Inter, NET Professor Prof. Shreya Vaidya M Com, CWA- Assistant Commerce 4 years Nil
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Inter, SET Professor Prof. Mina Gawande MSc, M.Phil Assistant Commerce 8 years Nil (Stats) Professor Prof. Yuvraj Shelke MA, M Phil Assistant English 3 years Nil pursuing Professor Prof. Maitreyee M Com, DTL Assistant Commerce 3 years Nil Phadnis Professor
Prof. Bhoomika M Com Assistant Commerce 6 years Nil Parmar Professor
Prof. Sangeeta M Com, MPM Assistant Commerce 12 years Nil Mavale Professor 11. List of senior visiting faculties: Prof. Swati Pathak (UG) Prof. Ankush Kale (UG) Prof. Prerana Ubale (UG) Prof. Kanchan Shelke (UG) Prof. Agarwal (PG) Prof.Pravin Athawale 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty 20% 13. Student teacher ratio (Programme Wise) – UG- 91: 1
14. Number of academic support staff and administrative staff sanctioned and filled – Sanctioned: Technical: Class III-3 Class IV-2 Administration: Class III-3 Class IV-2
15. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D.Litt./PhD/M.Phil/PG PhD pursuing 3 M.Phil 1 M.Phil pursuing 1 PG 10 16. Number of faculty with ongoing project from a. National Nil
b. International funding agencies Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR and total grants received – Nil 18. Research centre/facility recognized by the University - Nil
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19. Publications
Prof. Philomena Fernandes: Presented four research papers as, Date TITLE College level The challenges faced by Private Life Symbiosis Institute of international 13-12-12 Insurance Industry in the post Management studies seminar liberalization period St Mira's College for National 4/1/2013 Inflation -A challenge to India Girls Seminar Gramonnati Mandal's Role Played by private life Insurance- National 28-1-14 ,Arts, Science and through Micro Finance Seminar Commerce The Challenge of socially useful Department of D.S.Savakar 19-3-2014 research to business and society commerce .UOP Chair
Prof Vaishali Doshi Presented two research papers as Research Paper Presented as a Co-author and on “Role of Technology in Insurance Penetration in India”” at Research paper presentation competition organized by IndSearch Institute, Bavdhan on 21st Feb, 2014 Research Paper Presented on ““Opportunities And Challenges For Banking sector in 2020”at National Conference organized by Modern Institute of Business Management on 24th September, 2013 [ISSN – 2347-2405] Attended two seminars as: .Attended workshop on “Research Methodology” in Garware College of Commerce August 2013 Attended State Level Seminar on “FDI a boon or a bane “ in Modern College of Engineering Pune.2013
Prof. Niketan Shet Attended Faculty Development Programme organized by Pune University. Research Paper Presented as a Co-author and Won First Prize on “Strategies for Developing Insurance Product in Rural India” at Research paper presentation competition organized by IndSearch Institute, Bavdhan on 21st Feb, 2014. Research Paper Presented and Won Consolation Prize on “A Review of Corporate Social Responsibility by Banks in India” at World Conference organized by Y. M.
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College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University on 14th Feb, 2014. [ISSN – 2321- 8819] Won third prize for Research Paper Presented on “A Review of Foreign Direct Investment in India” at State Level Conference organized by Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce on 8th October, 2013. Research Paper Presented on “Role of Reserve Bank of India in reform period” at National Conference organized by Modern Institute of Business Management on 24th September, 2013 [ISSN – 2347-2405] Prof. Sangeeta Mavale Publication of book titled “Jidda” in Marathi in 2013. Over 100 articles published in various newspapers. Best Teacher Award in 2014 by Kasaba Ganapati Trust, Pune Mamta Award for powada Ranragini Award for powada
20. Areas of consultancy and Income generated – NIL 21. Faculty as members in a. National Committees Nil b. International Committees Nil c. Editorial Boards Nil 22. Students projects a. Percentage of students who have done in house projects including inter- departmental programme – 2% students participate in environmental, tree plantation project b. Percentage of students placed for the projects in organizations outside the institutions i.e. Research Laboratory, Industry and other agencies
23. Awards/ recognitions received by faculty and students Prof. Sangeeta Mavale Best Teacher Award in 2014 by Kasaba Ganapati Trust, Pune Mamta Award for powada Ranragini Award for powada
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the departments
1. Ms. Sandhya Deshpande, Director, Vidya Sahakari Bank 2. CA. Bhushan Kotechha, Member, ICSI 3. CA. Mukesh Kunwad, Member, BSE 4. Dr. P. V. Sathe, Coordinator, Research Centre, BMCC, Pune 5. Dr. Sanhita Athawale, HoD,T J College, Khakee 6. Mrs. Ashwini Thorat, CDSL 7. Dr. N. M. Wechalekar, Director, IndSearch 8. Dr. Shashank Pol, Principal, Jedhe College 9. Dr. N. M. Nare, Principal, T C College, 10. Adv. Ajay Wagh, Advocate 11. CA. Sumit Shah, Patner, Vakhariya Associates 12. Dr. Sanjay Kaptan, HoD, DCRC, Pune University 13. Bhushan Kelkar, IBM, Education Director
25. Seminar/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of the funding : Commerce non-grant department has organized lecture series at local level under the banner „Grahak teerth vyakyanmala” where eminent speakers who have been pioneer in implementing consumer protection Act,Assistant inspector of Police are invited in motivating students in all the directions. a. National 2 b. International Nil c. State 3 d. District 2 26. Students profile programme/ course wise: Name of the course/ Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Programme received *Male Percentage *Female F Y B Com 2011-12 300 258 172 86 83.33% S Y B Com 2011- 12 130 122 80 42 79.50% T Y B Com 2011- 12 72 72 49 23 62.67%
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F Y B Com 2012-13 400 372 214 158 85.20% S Y B Com 2012- 13 220 215 140 75 86.51% T Y B Com 2012- 13 112 97 62 35 65.34% F Y B Com 2013-14 450 392 258 134 77% S Y B Com 2013- 14 350 317 203 114 60% T Y B Com 2013- 14 200 186 110 76 54% F Y B Com 2014-15 600 392 216 176 S Y B Com 2014- 15 400 357 212 145 T Y B Com 2014- 15 275 275 170 105
27. Diversity of students : Name of the course % of the students % of the students % of the students from the same state from other state from abroad F Y B Com 2011- 95.5% 4.5% NIL 12 96% 4% S Y B Com 2011- 96% 4% 12 T Y B Com 2011- 12 F Y B Com 2012- 96% 4% NIL 13 95.5% 4.5% S Y B Com 2012- 96% 4% 13 T Y B Com 2012- 13 F Y B Com 2013- 95% 5% NIL 14 97% 3% S Y B Com 2013- 95.5% 4.5% 14 T Y B Com 2013- 14 F Y B Com 2014- 98% 2% NIL
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15 96% 4% S Y B Com 2014- 97% 3% 15 T Y B Com 2014- 15
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
Defense Service – 2%
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60% PG to M.Phil. 5% PG to Ph.D. --- Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --- Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment 10%
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 25%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library- Total Books: 9031
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: YES, WiFi, Hathway (10mbps)
c) Class rooms with ICT facility: YES
d) Laboratories: Yes
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies.
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Department level fee concession is given to selected poor students. Scholarship from Social Welfare department is awarded to 42% students as prescribed by the government norms.
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / Seminar) with external experts UG DEPARTMENT
Annual activities of B Com 2011 -12
Sr. Date Activity No. 1. June,2011 Induction Programme for FYBCom 2. 28th July, 2011 Guest Lecture on Global Warming by Mr. Niranjan Ghate 3. 14th August, 2011 Visit to Paraplegic Centre, Khadki 4. 22nd August, 2011 Dahihandi Programme, Kasaba Peth 5. 5th September,2011 Teacher‟s Day celebration 6. 29th September, 2011 Guest Lecture and PPT Presentation on E Governance and E-filling By CS. Nishad Umranikar 7. November 2011 Mid-term Examination 8. 12th December,2011 Session on Soft Skills and Resume Writing by Prof. Pallavi Math 9. January, 2012 Commerce Day Celebration 10. March/April, 2012 University Examination
Annual activities of B Com 2012 -13
Sr. No. Date Activity 1. June,2012 Induction Programme for FYBCom 2. 30th June,2012 Doctors Day celebration by visiting DR. H. V. Sardesai 3. August, 2012 Gurupournima Celebration 4. 17th August, 2012 Inauguration of Commerce Association by Prof. Dr. CA. Y. R. Waghmare 5. 3rd September,2012 Demonstration of Preparation of Eco- friendly Ganesh Idols By Prof. Swati Pathak
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6. 6th September, 2012 Teacher‟s Day Celebration 7. 29th November to Mid-term examination 7th December 2012 8. 12th December, 2012 Guest lecture on Practical Approach to banking by Ms. Sandhya Deshpande 9. 29th December, 2012 Guest lecture on Social Media in Advertising by Mr. Ankur Shrivastava 10. 7th January, 2013 Guest Lecture on EVS By Ms. Yogita Chaoudhary 11. 8th January, 2013 Guest Lecture on Resume Writing By Prof. Bhushan Kelkar 12. 9th January, 2013 Guest Lecture on Cost Audit by Dr. Sanjay Patankar How to write law paper by of Prof. Prakash Chaudhary 13. 30th January, 2013 Commerce Day Celebration 14. March, April,2013 University Examinations
Annual activities of B Com 2013 -14
Sr. No. Date Activity 1. June,2013 Induction Programme for FYBCom 2. 18th June,2013 Seminar on Six Sigma By Ms. Sandhya Deshpande 3. 23rd August, 2013 Seminar on Career Guidance on CA and CS By CA. Bhushan Kotecha and CA. Mukesh Kunwad 4. 26th August, 2013 Inauguration of Commerce Association by Prof. Dr. CA. Y. R. Waghmare 5. 28th August, 2013 Seminar on Soft Skills by Krips Foundation 6. 2nd September, 2013 Guest lecture on Career Opportunities in Marketing by Dr. P. V. Sathe
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7. 4th September, 2013 Guest lecture on Interview Skills by Prof. Deepak Powdel
8. 4th September, 2013 Guest lecture on FDI in Indian economy by Dr. Sanhita Athawale
9. November, 2013 Mid-term Examination 10. 11th December, 2013 Introduction to share market By Mrs. Ashwini Thorat 11. 20th December, 2013 Competitions on Poster Competition with reference to Independence Day Essay and Pick and Speak Competitions
12. January, 2014 Road Safety and Social Week 13. 3rd February, 2014 Commerce Day 14. March/April 2014 University Exams
Department of Commerce - Non Grant Section Academic Year 2014-15 The academic year 2014-15 commenced from June 16, 2014 with great enthusiasm. Students of S Y B Com initiated the activities of this year with inauguration of Commerce Association. The series of activities were conducted by the Department. The following table displays the list: Date Activity Speaker 12nd July, 2014 Celebration of Guru Pournima NA
14th July, 2014 Group Discussion on Revamping NA Education System 18th July, 2014 Guest Lecture on Environmental Prof. P. B. Salunke Awareness
22nd July, 2014 Guest lecture on Personality Development Prof. Pushkar Aurangabadkar
25th July, 2014 Commerce Quiz Competition NA
26th July, 2014 Induction and Fresher‟s Party Prof. M.D.Waghmare
8th August, 2014 Visit to Aundh Military Station NA
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For Rakshabandhan 14th August, Traditional day Celebration NA 2014 18th Aug, 2014 Visit for Dahihandi NA
19th Aug to 23rd Youth Week Celebration Prin .Dr. R S Zunjarrao Aug 2014 1. Exhibition 2. Speech Competition 3. Cooking without fire 4. Face painting 5. Closing Ceremony 21st Aug 2014 Journalism: Widening Horizon in Chandan Hygunde, The Commerce Indian Express 5th Sept, 2014 Teachers day celebration NA
12th Sept,2014 Banking Poster Exhibition Dr. J R Lanjekar
Adv Subhash Mohite 25th Sept to 27th Lecture Series Grahakteertha Bindhu Sept 2014 1. Consumer Protection Act Madhav Joshi
2. RTI Act Vivek Welankar
3. Cyber Law Sr. Police Inspector Bhanupratap Barge 4. Lifestyle Dr. R P Mane
11th Dec 2014 Guest Lecture on “Self Awareness” Prof. Omkar Natu
15th Dec 2014 Guest Lecture on Tally ERP Poonam Ghodake
16th Dec 2014 Guest lecture on Professional Courses Prof. Iyenger preparation 23rd Dec 2014 Social Visit to Gharata Prakalpa” at NA Bholagiri Vidyalaya Pune
24th Dec 2014 Commerce Fair 2014-15 NA
24th Dec, 2014 Talk on Entrepreneurship Mr. Ram Khutwad, Urja Industries
31st Dec, 2014 Guest Lecture on Gandhi Fellowship Mr. Mayur Programme 12th Jan, 2015 Placement Activity-Prisum Club NA
13th Jan, 2015 Guest Lecture on Soft Skills Prof. Dipti, ICAI
16th Jan, 2015 Placement Activity - Deutsche Bank NA
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17th Jan, 2015 EVS Exhibition ACP Bhanupratap Barge
17th Jan 2015 Guest lecture on Awareness of Anti ACP Bhanupratap Barge Terrorism 23rd Jan 2015 Industrial Visit to Ayurveda Rasashala NA
23rd Jan 2015 Republic Day Celebration Col. Haabnis & Team Kuch Yaad Unhe bhi Karlo 30th Jan, 2015 Placement Activity-TJSB Bank NA
20th Feb ,2015 Commerce Day Celebration Prof .S.S.Deshmukh
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning Lecture method Interactive sessions Practical sessions PPT Presentations Topic wise group discussion Mentoring & Counselling sessions (Seminars, workshops & guest Lectures).
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
Students of department of B Com actively participate in “Social Week” which is organized every year in the month of December.In this week students pay social visit to hospitals ,Orphanages,Blood donation camps are organized. Our students also participate in “Road safety Week” in the month of January as directed by RTO. Students are actively involved in cleanliness drive .Street plays are organized creating awareness about various social issues. In order to sensitize the students towards martyr of freedom struggle various lectures were organized.
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength:- In the era of globalization students are trained according to the demands of the industry and economy. Teachers are young, dynamic and well qualified who have registered for PhD and actively involved in syllabus framing, involvement in research activities, developed teaching techniques and active participation in organizing various curricular and co-curricular activities.
Weakness:- Since most of the students come from economically weak background they are keen in seeking employment and hence their attendance regularity in lectures is not upto the expectations.
Opportunities:-Since commerce is a booming sector lot of employment opportunities are being made available to the students.
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More practical oriented projects and employment oriented programmes can be initiated by the support of the management which gives us an opportunity. Challenges:- To mould the students as per the demands of the economy/society is the most challenging factor. Since, commerce is a traditional course, and students who take admission are from traditional background ,motivating them to take up professional course and adapting to developed techniques is a major challenge before us. Usage of vernacular language by the B.com students is very high .Training them to improve their communication skills Future plan:- Department will be focusing on the forthcoming career opportunities and enhancing the employability skills of the students by inviting experts from different sectors. Department will be providing lab facilities for commerce students for completing their projects.
Prof. Philomena Rudolf Fernandes Prof. M. D. Waghmare Co-ordinator Vice- Principal
Department of Biotechnology Biotechnology Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department: Department of Biotechnology 2. Year of Establishment: UG: 2005 PG: 2008 3. Names of Programmes /Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.):
B.Sc. Biotechnology, M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Phil. Biotechnology
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: FY Biotechnology – Computer, chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. SY Biotechnology- English.
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): B.Sc. Biotechnology: F.Y. B.Sc.- Annual pattern S.Y. B.Sc.- Semester pattern T.Y. B.Sc.- Semester pattern
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M.Sc. Biotechnology: Credit system (Semester pattern) 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by the departments: Contribution by the faculty for the related subjects: M.Sc.- Industrial safty, IPR, Cyber laws 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil 9. Number of teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
- - Professors Associate Professors - - Asst. Professors 8 8
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
No. of Years No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specialization of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Dr. Sangeeta Vijay M.Sc,M.Phil,Ph.D Assistant Biochemistry 16 Nil Bhagat (Biochemistry) Professor (Head of the Dr. Rebecca Sandeep M.Sc.,Ph.D. Department)Assistant Microbiology 12 Nil Thombre (Microbiology) SET. Professor Dr. Shubhangi Sanjay M.Sc.,(Life Sciences) Ph.D. Assistant Zoology 17 Nil Puranik (Zoology) Professor Mrs. Rama Mandar M.Sc., SET (Biotech Assistant Biotechnolog 12 Nil Phadke nology) Professor y Dr. Geetanjali M.Sc.,Ph.D. (Medical Assistant Medical 4 Nil Madhusudan Litake Microbiology) Professor Microbiology Mr.Ravi L Dabhade M.Sc., NET, GATE Assistant Biochemistry 4 Nil (Biochemistry) Professor Dr Sangeeta Sathaye M.Sc, Ph.D. Assistant Biochemistry, 5 Nil (Biochemistry) Professor Plant Biotech Dr. Sharad Goswami M.Sc. Ph.D. (Botany) Assistant Botany 10 Nil Professor
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Sr. No. Name of The visiting faculty Topic
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1. Mrs. Rajadhyaksha Mathematics and Statistics at F.Y B.Sc. Biotechnology
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty B.Sc. Biotechnology: 15% for F.Y.B.Sc. Biotechnology by CHB faculty and 10 % for S.Y.B.Sc. and T.Y.B.Sc. by Adhoc faculty M.Sc. Biotechnology: 10 % by CHB and 10 % by Adhoc faculty
Adhoc and CHB Detail workload: (Hours per week)
Sr. Name of The faculty Weekly work load No UG PG 1. Mrs. Rama Phadke (Adhoc) 10L +4P 6L+12P 2. Dr. Sathaye Sangeeta (Adhoc) 5L +8P 6L+5P 3. Mrs. Rajadhyaksha : Mathematics 4L +4P -- (CHB) 4. Mrs. Rajadhyaksha : Statistics 4L +4P -- (CHB) 5. Miss. Dimple Jain : Computer Sci. 4L +8P -- (CHB) 6. : Physics and Biophysics 6L +4P -- (CHB) 7. Manisha Kashid : Chemistry 4L +4P -- (CHB) 8. Mahesh Shindikar : Environmental -- 2L Biotechnology (CHB) 9. Mrs. Vaishali Deshpande and Aashif -- 3L Lakhani : Clinical research and IPR (CHB)
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) B.Sc. Biotechnology: 5.6 : 1 (45:8) M.Sc. Biotechnology: 4 : 1 (24:6) 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: One lab assistant and Five lab attendant Sr. Name of The faculty Designation No. 1. Mrs. Vinita Dass Lab Assistant 2. Mr. Prasad Vanage Lab Attendant 3. Mr. Rajendra Khapre Lab Attendant Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 235
4. Mr. Sagar Kudale Lab Attendant 5. Mr. Sameer Dhawade Lab Attendant 6. Mrs. Ranjana Dhotre Lab Attendant
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.: Six Ph.D.s and Two M.Sc. plus NET / SET qualified and pursuing their doctorate
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received
Dr. Rebecca Thombre Halophilic bacterial diversity of 2 years ISRO-UOP 16,04,000/- west coast on India 2013-2015 Dr. Rebecca Thombre Green Synthesis of gold 2 years UGC-MRP 90,000/- nanoparticles 2013-2015
Dr.P.P.Kanekar Exploring halophiles from west 3 years CSIR 23,00,000/- coast of India for production of ( CSIR Emeritus bacteriorhodospin, a novel 2013-2016 protein capable of converting scientist) light energy into electrical energy.
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Completed research projects: Name & Designation Resear Funding Duration Amount Whether of the Staff ch Agency from____ Rs. Project Project To____ is with Major/ any Minor collaboration Dr. Sangeeta Bhagat Minor UGC Completed 80,000/- No HOD (2009-2011) Dr. Rebecca Thombre Major GC-CAM, Completed 6,00,000/- YES Asst. Professor USA (2005-2008)
Minor BCUD Completed 2,00,000/- YES (2012-2014)
Minor UGC Ongoing 9,00,00/- No (2013-2015)
Major ISRO Ongoing 16,04,000/- No (2013-2015) Dr. Shubhangi Puranik Minor UGC Completed 70,000/- No
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Asst. Professor (2009-2011)
Mrs. Rama Phadke Minor BCUD Completed 2,00,000/- No Asst. Professor
College funded project: 1) Mrs. Rama Phadke Isolation and purification of lectin protein from Jatropha curcus. Amount funded 4,000/-.
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University Recognized research centre for M.Phil. in Biotechnology.
UG and PG research projects.
19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty
Publications of Teachers
Sr. Name of the Staff Books Publication Conference No. International National Oral Poster 1 Dr. Mrs.S.V. Bhagat - 1 1 3 6 2 Mrs. R.S. Thombre 6 book chapter 13 9 6 31 3 Dr. Mrs.S.S. Puranik - 2 3 3 10 4 Mrs.R.M. Phadke - - - 3 9 5 Dr. G.M. Litake - 6 3 - 6 6 Mr. R.L. Dabhade - - - - 1 7 Dr. S. S. Sathaye 1 chapter 3 - 1 - 8. Dr. Sharad Goswami - - - - 2
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Non remunerable consultancy.
21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Nil
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme
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B.Sc. Biotechnology: 100% students have done in-house projects
M.Sc. Biotechnology:
YEAR PERCERNTAGE OF STUDENTS In-house Out side (NCL, ARI, NIV, Serum Institute, NCCS and Pune University ) 2009/10 15 85 2010/11 25 75 2011/12 33 67 2012-13 33 67 2013-14 80 20 2014-15 100 00 b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies M.Sc. Biotechnology:
YEAR PERCERNTAGE OF STUDENTS (NCL, ARI, NIV, Serum Institute, NCCS and Pune University ) 2009/10 85 2010/11 75 2011/12 67 2012-13 67 2013-14 20 2014-15 Nil
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students Dr. Puranik Shubhangi Recognised M.Phil/Ph.D. guide in Zoology by University of Pune Dr. Rebecca Thombre 1. BRSI-BEST POSTER AWARD at International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biotechnology organized by Biotech Research Society of India, at Le Meridian, Pune from 25-27 November 2013.
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2. BEST PAPER AWARD at National Conference on e-Waste Management, PES, Modern College from 23-24 December 2013. 3. BEST PAPER AWARD for paper on “Cyclodextrin glycosyl transferase” at Indian Convention of Food Scientist and Technologist (ICFOST, CFTRI, Mysore) organized by AFSTi, Yashada, Pune. (24 Feb 2012) 4. BEST PAPER AWARD (Young Scientist Category) for Oral Presentation on “Nanotechnology and Cancer” at National Symposium on Life Sciences, Elphinstone College, Mumbai. (7 Jan 2012). 5. BEST ORAL PRESENTATION AWARD for oral paper on “Screening of alkaliphilic bacterial diversity of Lonar lake for industrially important cyclodextrin production at “International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation organized by Modern College, Pune ,Jan 2011. 6. BEST ORAL PAPER AWARD for paper on “Studies on CGTase producing bacteria from Lonar lake “ at National Seminar for women , WE-MEET organized by College of Engineering, Pune.(2010)
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department Date of Name of Activity / No. of Usefulness of Activity / Other Information Event Event Participants Event 21 Feb. Lecture series on 150 Information about career Speakers- Dr. Bikash Aich, 2011 „Career opportunities opportunities Adv. Shreedhar Parundekar, in Biotechnology‟ Mrs. Soumi Dattagupta 7 Feb. Lecture on Biofilms 130 Interaction with foreign Speakers- Dr. Susan Lang 2012 scientist from Glassgow Caledonian University, UK 18-19 Lecture series on 100 Information about career Speakers- Adv. Ganesh Jan. „Intellectual Property opportunities Hingmire (GMGC), Adv. 2013 Rights-A career option Shreedhar Parundekar, Mrs. for Life Sciences‟ Kulkarni (NCL Innovation Center) 7thSept. Lecture on „Credit 24 For faculty and PG Speaker- Dr. Saroj 2013 system students for Ghaskadbi implementation‟ implementation of newly introduced credit system for M.Sc. course Feb. Lecture series on 75 Interaction with scientist Speakers- Dr. Ashok Giri ( 2014 „Advanced techniques Information about Mass NCL), in Genomics and spectrometry and Next Mr. Sourabh Pradhan IISER Proteomics‟ for Life generation sequencing science PG students 27-28th Skill development 32 Training of T.Y.B.Sc. Funded by BDT STAR March workshop in PCR Botany and Zoology College 2014 techniques students
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28th Jan. Opportunities in 200 About scholarships for Prof. Yu Lin Wang and 2015 National Tsing Hua higher studies in Taiwan Prof. Cheng Yao Lo University, taiwan 10th Scientific Writing 50 Writing project reports and Prof. Ghate Feb. scientific communication 2015
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding
a) National: A national conference on „Stem Cell Technology‟ was organized by Department of Biotechnology during 13-15th March 2010 sponsored by University of Pune b) International: Nil c) Star college funded workshop based on PCR based techniques was conducted in March 2014 for T.Y.B.Sc Life Sciences students.
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Nil
Name of the Year Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme (refer received Selected *M *F percentage question no. 4) T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology 2010-11 44 42 10 32 80.95% T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology 2011-12 35 33 8 25 100 % T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology 2012-13 55 54 15 39 92 % T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology 2013-14 33 33 3 30 75.55% T.Y.B.Sc Biotechnology 2014-15 42 41 8 33 98% *M = Male *F = Female
Name of the Year Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme (refer received Selected *M *F percentage question no. 4) M.Sc. Biotechnology 2010-11 22 22 7 15 100% M.Sc. Biotechnology 2011-12 26 26 7 19 89 % M.Sc Biotechnology 2012-13 25 25 5 20 96 % M.Sc Biotechnology 2013-14 24 24 5 19 100% M.Sc Biotechnology 2014-15 24 24 5 19 100%
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the % of students % of students % of students Course from the same from other States from abroad state B.Sc. Biotechnology 98 2 Nil M.Sc. Biotechnology 95 3 2
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
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Ten percent students cleared NET examination and Fifteen percent students cleared GATE examination
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 99 PG to M.Phil. Nil PG to Ph.D. 10 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil Employed • Campus selection 30 • Other than campus recruitment 50 Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 5
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Departmental library is merged with Central Library facility of the college b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Well equipped computer laboratory with network facility is present at department of Biotechnology. Total 15 computers are installed for this purpose. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Three classrooms with LCD projector facility d) Laboratories: Two UG and two PG laboratories for regular practicals and Project work Four special laboratories : 1) Research laboratory 2) Animal Tissue Culture 3) Plant Tissue culture 4) Bioinformatics laboratory with Internet connection
All laboratories are well equipped with latest instruments 31. Number of Students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies.:
Year Name of Student Name of Scholarship
2010- Mokshada Varma Received scholarship from „Malhotra Weikfield Foundation‟ for 2011 M.Sc. Biotechnology 2013- Meenu Kuman and Elvina Received scholarship from „Leela Poonawala Foundation‟ for 2014 Joseph M.Sc. Biotechnology 2013- Prachi Joshi, Sameer Sohoni PICC scholarship 2014 and Aakankha Patil
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Date of Name of Activity / No. of Usefulness of Activity Other Information Event Event Participants / Event Jan. Soft skill workshop 34 Training of students for Organizer-PACEMAKERZ 2014 self awareness and Group discussions and development personal interviews
Lectures by eminent persons as enlisted in point no. 24.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve students learning Interactive sessions, seminars, group discussions, quiz and debates were organized for students.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
Dr. Shubhangi Puranik : 1) NSS Programme officer, conducted health camps to improve the nutritional status of women & children of the villages. 2) Coordinator for the certificate course in Animal Tissue Culture .
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength: Planning to establish research centre for Ph.D. in Biotechnology. Botany Department
3. Name of the department Department of Botany 4. Year of Establishment UG: June 1971 PG: June 1994 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
B.Sc. (Botany as a Principal subject) M.Sc. Botany (Plant Biotechnology and Angiosperm Taxonomy specializations) Ph.D. in Botany 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved
Since the college is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule University of Pune, the department implements syllabus prescribed by the university and such interdisciplinary courses are not available in the prescribed syllabus.
A course on Environmental Awareness is compulsory for all undergraduate classes. One of the staff member Dr. R.B.Barmukh works as an Assistant Coordinator for the course.
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The Post Graduate Department of Botany has a compulsory course on „Human Rights‟ and „Cyber Crime‟ in the teaching of which the Department of Electronic Science is involved.
The courses like Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Plant Biotechnology and Seed Technology are interdisciplinary in nature. The teaching of these courses is done with the help from the departments of Statistics, Zoology, Computer Science, Biotechnology, and Microbiology.
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)
F.Y.B.Sc. Botany : Annual system S.Y. and T.Y. B.Sc. Botany : Semester system M.Sc. Botany : Choice based credit system since June 2013. Before June 2013, Semester system
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments The department is involved in the conduction of a Course on Environmental Awareness which is coordinated by the Department of Geography. Some of the staff from our department also contribute in the curriculum of the departments of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. i. A skill development course on „Biofertilizer Technology‟ is conducted in association with Sahyadri Biogreen, Satara (Maharashtra). ii. A skill development course on „Seed Technology‟ is conducted in association with Riccia Seed, Pune . The experts from this industry are visiting faculty for the said course. Apart from this, the department also invites faculty from the College of Agriculture, Pune. iii. The course structure of B.Sc. Botany has a course on Medicobotany. For better teaching learning experience, we are planning to have Memorandum of Understanding with the Modern College of Pharmacy, Nigdi, Pune (Maharashtra). iv. In collaboration with Multivarsity, a well-known educational organization, the department has conducted e-learning sessions for the post graduate students of Botany. 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons The department has not discontinued any of the programmes it offers. 9. Number of teaching posts
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UG PG
Sanctioned Filled Sanctioned Filled
Nil Nil Nil Nil Professors
02 02 Nil Nil Associate Professors
04 04 03 03 Asst. Professors
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
No. of No. of Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of Ph.D. Experien Students ce guided for Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao M.Sc., Ph.D. Head of the Cytogenetics UG: 28 Awardedthe Department and Plant yrs degreelast 4 01 Breeding PG: 22 years yrs as Pursuing Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil M.Sc., Ph.D. Associate Plant Contribut UG: 24 researchPursuing Professor Physiology oryyrs staff 02research PG: 17 03 Dr. R.B.Barmukh M.Sc., Ph.D., Assistant Cytogenetics yrs UG: 10 as NA SET Professor and Plant contributyrs Breeding ory PG: staff 9 yrs full Dr. U.R.Wayase M.Sc., M.Phil., Assistant Plant time UG: and10 NA Ph.D., NET Professor Physiology 10yrs years Prof. A.P.Goggi M.Sc., NET Assistant Plant as UG:PG: 1004 NA Professor Physiology Contributyrs as ory ContributPG: 04 Prof. A.P.Kulkarni M.Sc., NET Assistant Plant UG: 3 NA yrsory as Professor Biotechnology yrs Contribut PG: 02 ory Prof. S. P. Salunke M.Sc. Assistant Angiosperm yrs UG: as NA Professor Taxonomy contribut PG:21 Dr. K.D. Gopale M.Sc., Ph.D. Assistant Angiosperm oryyrsUG: 4 NA Professor Taxonomy yrs Prof. R.D.Kulkarni M.Sc., SET Assistant Botany UG:PG: 43 NA Professor yrs PG: 4 11. List of senior visiting faculty yrs Dr. V.D.Ranade, Retd. Head, Department of Botany, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune.
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Dr. D. R. Shirke, Retd. Professor, Department of Botany, University of Pune, Pune.
Dr. S.D. Bonde, Retd. Scientist, Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
Dr. Mahesh Shindikar, Department of Environmental Science, College of Engineering, Pune.
Mr. Shekhar Tilekar
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty B.Sc. Botany : Total workload = 126 Workload by temporary faculty = 126 – 108 = 18 lectures per week = 14% of the total workload M.Sc. Botany : Workload by temporary faculty = 72 – 48 = 24 lectures per week = 33% of the total workload
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) UG : Total number of students : 264 No. of teacher: 6 Ratio at UG: 44:1 PG: Total number of students: 48 No. of teachers: 3 Ratio: 16:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled Technical staff Sanctioned Filled Laboratory Assistant 01 01 UG Science Faculty Clerk 01 01 PG Science Faculty Clerk 01 01 Laboratory Attendant 06 06
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15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.
Name Qualification Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao M.Sc., Ph.D. Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil M.Sc., Ph.D. Dr. R.B.Barmukh M.Sc., Ph.D., SET Dr. U.R.Wayase M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET Prof. Mrs. A.P.Goggi M.Sc., NET Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni M.Sc., NET, SET Prof. S. P. Salunke M.Sc. Dr. K.D. Gopale M.Sc., Ph.D. Prof. R.D.Kulkarni M.Sc., SET
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received Number of faculty : 7 Total grants: Rs. 48,92,550/- 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received Sr. Name of the Title of the project Funding Sanctioned No. faculty agency amount (Rs) 1. Dr. Developing a digital UGC 9,86,750/- R.S.Zunjarrao herbarium of (PI) angiosperms of Western Ghats Dr. R.B.Barmukh (CO-I) 2. Dr. Ecological and life DST 39,52,500/- R.S.Zunjarrao history studies of (PI) association between grouse locusts and lower cryptograms 3. Dr. Mrs. Isolation of induced UGC 12,50,800/- N.M.Patil mutants in linseed (Linum usitatissimum) under salt stress 4. Dr. U.R.Wayase Prospects of effective UGC 1,20,000/- microorganisms in sustainable agriculture
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5. Prof. A.P.Goggi Utilization of potential of UGC 1,30,000/- Alternanthera sessilis, R.Br. – An ethanomedicinal weed 6. Prof. Antioxidant and UGC 1,25,000/- A.P.Kulkarni antiprotease activity of Sonchus asper Hill. 7. Dr. K.D.Gopale Fatty acid profiling and DST 24,000,00/- molecular (SERB) characterization of potential biodiesel producing microalgae from South India. TOTAL 89,65,050/-
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University The Department of Botany has a Post Graduate Research Centre recognized by the University of Pune since 1984. The department has a spacious and well-equipped Post Graduate Research Laboratory. Since 2013, three JRFs are working on major research projects. In the last four years, 3 research students were awarded the Ph.D. degree of University of Pune and at present 4 research students are pursuing their research for the doctoral degree of University of Pune. The Post Graduate Research laboratory has following special equipment. HPLC PCR UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Microphotography unit (Leica) Bomb Colorimeter Gel Documentation unit Cooling water bath -20 0C refrigerator Environmental chamber Incubator shaker
19. Publications:
∗ a) Publication per faculty Sr. Name of the faculty Publications in the last five No. years National International 1. Dr. R.S.Zunjarrao 5 4
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2. Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil 1 9
3. Dr. R.B.Barmukh Nil 2
4. Dr. U.R.Wayase Nil 1
5. Prof. A.P.Goggi Nil Nil
6. Prof. A.P.Kulkarni Nil 4
7. Dr. K.D.Gopale 3 3
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national /international) by faculty and students
22
∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)
22
∗ Monographs : Nil
∗ Chapter in Books: 1. Plant Physiology (2014) by Prashant Publications 2. Plant Biotechnology (2015) by Prashant Publications
∗ Books Edited: Nil
∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers: 01
∗ Citation Index
Name Citation Index Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao 40 Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil 25 Dr. R.B.Barmukh 50 Dr. U.R.Wayase 1 Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni 40 Dr. K.D. Gopale 2
∗ SNIP
Name Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao 0.37
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Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil Dr. R.B.Barmukh Dr. U.R.Wayase Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni Dr. K.D. Gopale 0.37 ∗ SJR
Name Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil Dr. R.B.Barmukh Dr. U.R.Wayase Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni Dr. K.D. Gopale
∗ Impact factor Name Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao 4.2 Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil Dr. R.B.Barmukh Dr. U.R.Wayase 0.56 Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni 0.92 Dr. K.D. Gopale 3.8
∗ h-index Name Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao 3 Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil 3 Dr. R.B.Barmukh 4 Dr. U.R.Wayase Prof. Mrs.A.P.Kulkarni 3 Dr. K.D. Gopale 3
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated
Dr. R.S.Zunjarrao, Head, Department of Botany, has developed expertise in the Plant Tissue Culture Technology since the last two decades. He has offered the consultancy to the various renowned tissue culture laboratories in and around Pune city. However, these consultancies were offered on the non-remunerative basis. Dr. U.R. Wayase has offered to the farmers non-remunerative consultancy on biofertilizers and their applications. He has also guided the farmers on the fruit farming of pomegranate. Dr. K.D.Gopale is giving a non-remunerative consultancy on the subject of biodiesel
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to Shirke Biofuels, Pune, India. Mrs. Rasika Kulkarni is member of consulting panel of Sahyadri Biogreen, Satara on non- remunerative basis.
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….
Dr. R.S.Zunjarrao is on the Boards of Editor of the Journal International Journal of Bioscience Discovery. He is also a Member of the Board of Studies in Botany, University of Pune, Pune. Dr. Mrs. N.M.Patil is a Life Member of the Indian Society of Plant Physiologists. All the faculty members of UG and Prof. R.D.Kulkarni from PG are the members of Association of Teachers of Biological Sciences (ATBS). Prof. A.P.Kulkarni is a Life Member of Rose Society of India. 22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme
All the students of M.Sc. Part II undertake a research project in the fourth semester. Thus, every year at least 24 students undertake in-house projects, that is equivalent to ~ 7.2% of total number of students (UG+PG) studying the subject Botany in undergraduate and post graduate programmes. The S.Y and T.Y.B.Sc. students have availed short duration research projects funded by Research Monitoring Committee of the college, Ignited Innovators of India, College of Engineering, Pune and college also supports students participating in Avishkar competition. b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies
Up to the academic year 2013-2014, all the projects of M.Sc. Botany students were of in-house type. But from the academic year 2014-2015, about 60% students have undertaken the project in other institutions or industries. 23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students
Dr. R.S.Zunjarao, Head of the Department of Botany and Principal of the college was awarded the Best principal Award of the University of Pune in February 2014. Dr. R S Zunjarrao and Dr. N M Patil became recognized guides for Ph.D. degree of
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Savitribai Phule Pune University. Dr. K D Gopale was awarded for the Best Poster Presentation in the International Conference on Biodiversity and its conservation, organized by P.E. Society‟s Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune-5, from 28th to 30th January 2011. Dr. N. M. Patil and Dr. K. D. Gopale were recipients of Best Poster Presentation Award in International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation held at Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce in 2011. 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department
Dr. Amitabh Joshi, JNASCAR, Bangalore Dr. Sitaramam, Retd. Head, Department of Biotechnology, University of Pune. Dr. S. Manchester from Natural History Museum of Florida, USA
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National b) International
The Department has successfully organized three International Conferences under the guidance of Principal Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao who was convener of these conferences. Dr. Mrs. Neeta Patil was an Organizing Secretary for these conferences. 1. International Conference on Biodiversity and its Conservation, 28th to 30th January 2010, funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. 2. International Conference on Business Opportunities in Life Sciences, 28th to 30th January 2012, funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi. 3. International Conference on Environmental Conservation by Adopting New Technologies, 28th & 29th January 2014, funded by University Grants Commission, New Delhi and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Pune. 4. Workshop details: from IQAC and DBT star college a) Workshop on Revised syllabus of T. Y. B. Sc. Botany (2010 pattern) was organized in which theory syllabus was thoroughly discussed and amended. This workshop was funded by BCUD b) Workshops on Seed Technology, Plant Tissue Culture and Microtomy were organized for undergraduate students of Botany and these workshops were funded from DBT Star College Scheme.
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26. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the Applications Enrolled Course/programme received Select *M *F Pass (referF.Y.B.Sc. question no. 4) 160 160ed 2010-11- 2010-11- percent60% 44 77 age 2011-12- 2011-12- S.Y.B.Sc. 100 100 201043 -11- 2010115 -11 80% 20112012-1213- 20112012-1213- 5543 23113 2013-14- 2013-14- T.Y.B.Sc. 32 32 20102012-1113- 20102012-1113- 98% 1245 58116 20142 -15- 20143 -15- 20112013-1214- 20112013-1214- 1763 7678 M.Sc. 50 24 201010 -11- 201013 -11- 100% 2014-15- 2014-15- 132012 -13- 292012 -13- 25 104 20119 -12- 20118 -12- 042013 -14- 182013 -14- Ph.D. 6 5 2012211 -13- 2012323 -13- Researc 092014 -15- 192014 -15- h in 20133 -14- 201318 -14- progres
12 36 s *M = Male *F = Female 2014-15- 2014-15- 27. Diversity of Students 13 28
Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
F.Y.B.Sc. 95 05 Nil S.Y.B.Sc. 95 05 Nil T.Y.B.Sc. 95 05 Nil M.Sc. 98 02 Nil Ph.D. 100 Nil Nil
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
NET, SET: 01 Hrishikesh Khodade Defense Services: 01 Anand Pratap Singh ICAR NET and TIFR entrance exam: Ganesh Mankar
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29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 38.25% PG to M.Phil. 1% PG to Ph.D. 1% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Nil Employed • Campus selection Nil • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library The department has maintained a library for the T.Y.B.Sc. and M.Sc. students. A separate Advisory Committee for these libraries has not been constituted by the department. However, the staff members looking after the UG library recommend the titles that are useful for the UG students. The library has been enriched in the past years by the books received by the staff members as complimentary copies. The PG library is enriched by the books borrowed from the college library.
The UG departmental library has three cupboards and about 300 books. Students exchange books once in a week on a day suitable to all. The PG library has 2 cupboards and about 200 books. This library is also operated in the same way. Apart from these books, the students have access to more than 500 eBooks available with the staff members in the department. These libraries does not offer individual reading carrels or lounge area for browsing and relaxed reading.
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students The department has wired as well as wireless internet facility. The students have free access to the wired internet facility, facility of downloading the documents and printing documents.
c) Class rooms with ICT facility
The classrooms used for FYBSc, SYBSc, TYBSc as well as classrooms for Post Graduate classes are equipped with LCD projectors and portable sound system.
d) Laboratories
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instruments.
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies Students from the department – Earn and Learn Scheme Scholarship students with Botany subject
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops /seminar) with external experts The department has organized following lectures
Dr. H V Ghate, Head (Retd), Department of Zoology delivered a lectures on Scientific Writing to the post graduate students Dr. Ankur Patwardhan, Head, Department of Biodiversity delivered a lecture on „Green Audit‟ on 5th February 2015.. Dr. Pankaj Mundada from Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science, Satara has delivered a lecture on Biofertilizer Technology. Dr. Stevenson Manchester, Curator of Paleobotany from Florida Natural History Museum, University of Florida, US, has delivered a lecture on the subject of Palaeobotany. Dr. N D Bhore delivered a lecture on 20th December 2010 to the students of Botany on the subject „Scope, Importance and Prospects in the field of Botany‟. Dr. Sanjay Eksambekar from Phytolith Research Institute, IIT Campus, Mumbai, delivered a lecture on „Phytolith- an emerging tool‟ on 14 August 2010. A lecture series based on the career opportunities for UG and PG students was organized on August 2010 and exhibition based on it in February 2011.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning E- learning sessions were conducted by Dept. of Botany in collaboration with a well-known educational organization Multiversity. All the faculty members use PowerPoint presentations, animations and educational videos for better teaching- learning experience. Students are taken to field visits and industrial visits. Students are exposed to participatory learning experiences by organizing various competitions like scientific model making competition, flower arrangement competition and photography competition.
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
Labeling road side trees with botanical names: The department has taken the initiative in labeling the trees in the nearby areas. So far, the trees on the Modern College Road were labeled with the botanical names. This activity was extended to the trees on the Ghole Road and Apte Road. The faculty members from the department conducted a short term training course for the Self Help groups in the neighborhood communities. This course was based on the preparation of herbal cosmetics. All the staff members were actively involved in Indian Census acitivity in 2010-11 All the staff members were actively involved in State Assembly Elections in the capacity of Presiding officers. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 254
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength: The department has various types of traditional as well as modern teaching aids like charts, models, specimens, fossil specimens, museum, animations, videos, e-books, simulations, etc., for effective teaching and learning. The department has two well-equipped laboratories for UG and PG classes. Both the laboratories are equipped with LCD projector. A well maintained Botanical Garden that provides commonly required plant materials for UG and PG practicals. A well-equipped Post Graduate Research Laboratory recognized by the University of Pune as a Research Center for pursuing research for Ph.D. degree Important instruments in the department include UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Bomb Colorimeter, HPLC unit, Thermal Cycler (PCR), Gel Documentation Unit (GelDoc), Research Trinocular Microscope etc. The department has a well-established Plant Tissue Culture laboratory. Almost all of the staff members in the department have research projects funded by UGC, DST, BCUD etc. Almost all of the staff members have enhanced their qualifications in service. The department offers teaching at UG, PG as well as post PG courses like Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral research. Weaknesses: Traditional appearance of the laboratories needs to be improved. Research laboratories need to be better equipped and more spacious.
Opportunities: A challenging opportunity to elevate mediocre students to meritorious students‟ level. To motivate maximum students to avail all the basic facilities and infrastructure for pursuing research in all major areas of plant sciences. We can improve the soft skills in the students Students of the botany department can enhance their basic qualifications by participating in the hands-on-training programmes in various plant based industries. The department can take initiatives in developing such contacts with the personnel from relevant industries. By considering the expertise available in the department, the department can arrange events like nature walk to create awareness about environment related issues among the students as well as laymen. Challenges: To motivate more and more students to take up career in Botany subject. If the students are not equipped with the appropriate skills and morals, they may not get fair share of available career opportunities. Academic services to range and number of students Personality development of students.
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Chemistry Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department : Department of Chemistry 2. Year of Establishment : 1970 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered : B. Sc (Chemistry), M. Sc (Analytical Chemistry)
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : a. F. Y. B.Sc :Annual System b. S.Y., T. Y. B.Sc : Semester System c. P.G. : Choice based credit system
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Some teachers contribute in conducting theory lectures and practicals at F. Y. B. Sc and M. Sc in Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology.
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: - 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : - 9. Number of Teaching posts
Designation sanctioned Filled
Professors - - Associate - 2 (U.G) Professors
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Asst. Professors - 3 (U.G.) + 5 (P.G.)
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. No. of Students Name Qualification Designation Specilization Years of guided for Experience the last 4 years HOD, Dr.(Mrs) S. D. Organic M. Sc, Ph. D Associate 34 Years - Joag Chemistry Professor Dr. S. K. Associate Organic M. Sc. Ph. D 28 Years - Ujalambkar Professor Chemistry M.Sc , SET, Assistant Organic H. K. Gaikwad 16 - NET Professor Chemistry M.Sc, SET, Assistant Organic S. S. Sakate 14 - NET Professor Chemistry (Mrs) P. B. M.Sc, SET, Assistant Organic 12 - Suryavanshi NET Professor Chemistry M.Sc, SET, Assistant Organic R. M. Jagtap 08 - NET Professor Chemistry
Assistant Analytical Mrs. L. B. Rane M. Sc. M.Phil 06 - Professor Chemistry
Dr.(Mrs.)M. Assistant Physical M. Sc. Ph. D 05 - Nirgudkar Professor Chemistry
Dr.(Mrs.) K.N. Assistant Physical M. Sc. Ph. D 03 - Gaikwad Professor Chemistry A. S. Assistant Organic M.Sc, NET 02 - Warangule Professor Chemistry
Mrs. M. J. Assistant Inorganic M. Sc 02 - Kashid Professor Chemistry
11. List of senior visiting faculty : i. Dr. P. G. Pol, Ex-HOD, Fergusson College, Pune 4. ii. Dr. S. V. Bhoraskar, Emeritus Scientist, SPPU, Pune 7. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 257
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: UG – L: 27 % P: 20 % PG – L: 30 % P: 16 %
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): UG – L: 13:1 P: 40:1 PG – L: 13:1 P: 08:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled. Laboratory Assistant : 02 Faculty Clerk : 01
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with : D. Sc- 0, D. Litt-0, Ph. D -4, M. Phil – 1, PG – 2.
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received : Nil
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: (2013) Year Staff Member Project title Funding Amount agency sanctioned 2013 R. M. Jagtap Synthesis and biological BCUD, 2,30,000. activity of some novel 2-aryl Savitribai thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acida Phule Pune and their esters as novel University,
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antimicrobial agents Pune 7.
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil
19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty : 1.6 Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : 16 Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) Impact factor: 16
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Nil
21. Faculty as members in : Nil a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….
22. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme : PG : 15 %, UG : 10% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies : PG :05 %
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: a. Dr. (Mrs) Sushama Joag reveived 1st prize at National Competition on Chemical Education organized by BASF-ICT, Mumbai in May 2011. b. Ms. Apoorva Bhagat, student from M. Sc II (Analytical Chemistry) stood 1st in SP Pune University rank at M. Sc II level in 2011. c. Ms. Amrita Yadav won second prize in University level „Arnikar Lecture competition‟ in 2015.
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24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department a. Prof. M. S. Wadia, Ex-HOD, Department of Chemistry, SP Pune University, Pune 7.(2014) b. Prof. D. D. Dhavale, Director CIF, HOD Department of Chemistry, SP Pune University,Pune 7. (2014) c. Prof. R. S. Kusurkar, Ex-HOD, Department of Chemistry, SP Pune University, Pune 7. (2014) d. Dr. Sanjay Sonawane, Ex-Head, Analytical Division, Sai Advantium, Hinjwadi, Pune. (2010) e. Dr. Prasad Kulkarni, Sc. D., Agharkar Research Institute, Pune. (2011)
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a)National : National Conference on “Perspective of Chemical Sciences” funded by BCUD, SPPU in February 2012
b)International: Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
*M=Male F=Female 27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
T. Y. B. Sc 100 % 00 % - M. Sc 98 % 02 % -
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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. : Nil
29. Student progression:
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities 31. a) Library : Central Library and Departmental Library. b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students : 6 computers with internet connections c) Class rooms with ICT facility : T. Y. B. Sc – 01 M. Sc I - 01 M. Sc - 01 d) Laboratories : Sr. General Laboratory – 01 : L. H. Gadgil Instrumental and Physical Lab. – 01 : P. G. Laboratory – 01 : Research Laboratory – 01
32. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Nil 33. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: Nil
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34. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: a. Use of molecular –crystal models b. Charts c. Use of LED projectors and PPT d. Group Discussion e. Students Seminar 35. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Nil 36. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Nil
Commerce Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 1. Name of the department – Commerce
2. Year of Establishment - 1770 3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)- B.Com, M.Com, Ph.D., BBA, BCA, MCA (Commerce) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved--? 5. Annual / semester / choice based credit system (Programme wise)- B.com- Annual, M.Com- Credit system, BBA, BCA, MCA- Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments- Lectures by members of the department: Lectures for Biotechnology T.Y. B. Sc. (Bio-Process economics)
Lectures for First Year BBA and BCA- Advance Accounting and Costing
Lectures for T.Y. B.Sc. - Entrepreneurship Development
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.- - - 8. Details of courses / programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: No 9. Number of teaching posts:--
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Sanctioned Filled 0 0 Professors 6 6 Associate Professors 6 6 Asst. Professors
*Two part time professors
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc. / D.Litt. / Ph.D. / M.Phil. etc.,) No. of Ph.D. No. of Students Name Qualification Designation Specialization Years of guided Experience for the last 4 years Dr. Y. R. M. Com., F.C.A., Associate Accounting, --- 34 Waghmare Ph. D. Professor Costing Dr. S. K. M. Com., M. Phil., Associate Accounting, Rahane Ph. D., M. A. Professor Costing 32 (Psychology - Counseling) Dr. A. V. M. Com., M. Phil., Associate Marketing 28 Kamble Ph. D. Professor Prof. S. M. Com., M.A. Associate 25 Ahiwale (Eco), M. Phil. Professor Dr. R. W. M. Com., F.C.M.A., Associate Costing Kulkarni M. Phil, M.M.S., Professor 31 Ph.D. Dr. V. N. Associate Advance M. Com., SET, Gaikwad Professor Accounting 22 Ph.D.
Prof. S. R. M. Com., SET Assistant Accounting, 16 Hirve Professor Costing Prof. R. D. M.Com., D.T.L., Assistant Bansode Professor Advance 14 G.D.C.& A., NET Accounting
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Prof Assistant M. Com., M. A. Moreshwar Professor 05 (Eco), SET
Prof. R. D. Assistant Advance Jadhav M. Com., NET Professor Accounting and 03 Taxation Prof. R. Y. Assistant Mercantile Law M. Com., M. B. A., Deshpande Professor 30 LL.M., NET (Part time) Prof. Rasika Assistant Advance M. Com., SET., Date Professor Accounting & 20 A.C.A. (Part time) Auditing Prof. P. N. M.Com, GDCA CHB Advance 4 Sabne Accounting and Taxation
11. List of senior visiting faculty------12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty- -- 13. Student – Teacher Ratio (programme wise) - B.Com- 120:1, M.Com. - 60:1 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled- Administrative Staff (sr clerk) - 2, Assistant (Jr Clerk)- 1. 15. Qualification of teaching faculty with DSc / D.Litt / Ph.D / MPhil / PG. Name Qualification Dr. Y. R. Waghmare M. Com., F.C.A., Ph. D. Dr. S. K. Rahane M. Com., M. Phil., Ph. D., M. A. (Psychology - Counseling) Dr. A. V. Kamble M. Com., M. Phil., Ph. D. Prof. S. Ahiwale M. Com., M.A. (Eco), M. Phil. Dr. R. W. Kulkarni M. Com., F.C.M.A., M. Phil, M.M.S., Ph.D. Dr. V. N. Gaikwad M. Com., SET, Ph.D. Prof. S. R. Hirve M. Com., SET Prof. R. D. Bansode M.Com., D.T.L., G.D.C.& A., NET Prof. R. D. Jadhav M. Com., NET Prof. R. Y. Deshpande M. Com., M. B. A., LL.M., NET Prof. Rasika Date M. Com., SET., A.C.A.
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Prof. P. N. Sabne M.Com, GDCA
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International Funding agencies and grants received NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by DST – FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: - Research Centre 19. Publications: * a) Publication per faculty * Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students *Number of publication listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) * Monographs – Monograph on New Companies Act, 2013. (Published in February, 2014) * Chapter in Books: NIL * Books Edited: NIL * Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers with details of publishers: NIL * Citation Index: NIL * SNIP: NIL * SJR: NIL * Impact factor: NIL * h-index: NIL 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL 21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards: NIL 22. Student Projects – CA Rasika Date works as Avishkar Co-coordinator of the college and has been motivating students for participation in Avishkar Competition since year 2009-10 till date. 5 students participated a) Percentage of student who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/ programme Nil
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b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the inside i.e. in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies Nil 23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students- Best Teacher Award was given to two members of the department by Progressive Education Society. 24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department – Dr. Banergee -- Head- Department of Commerce -- Calcutta University 25. Seminars/ Conferences / Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National – 01 ( name And the source of funding ) b) International 26. Students profile programme / course wise:
Name of the Enrolled Applications Pass Course/Programme(re Selected received Percentage fer question no. 4) * M *F
B . B com 1906 93 36 57 81% M cCom 155 57 24 33 68%
*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students
% of % of Name of the students % of students students Course from the from other States from same state abroad B Com 91.0009% 8.00% .0001 M Com 99.75 0 0.25
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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? – Two Students. 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled PG strength is less as compared to UG. Out UG to PG of Total students admitted for PG more than 70 are our UG students. PG to M.Phil. Not applicable PG to Ph.D. Not applicable Ph.D. to post –Doctoral ---- Being a traditional course , students look Employed - Campus selection forward for further education. - Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship / Self-Employment --
30. Details of infrastructural facilities a) Library - Yes b) Internet facilities for staff & Students - Yes c) Class room with ICT facility – Yes, 8 out of 12 classes. d) Laboratories - Yes 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP & FREESHIP (GRANT) 2013-14 Sc CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.COM 22 9 31 M.COM 9 1 10
OBC CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.COM 19 10 29 M.COM 8 1 9
SBC CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL
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B.COM 4 2 6 M.COM 0 1 1
NT CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.COM 12 2 14 M.COM 3 1 4
ST CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.COM 4 2 6 M.COM 1 0 1
GRANT Pune Vidyapeet Gunwant Shishyavrutti Yojana B.COM 1 M.COM 0 Pune Vidyapeet Gunwant Shishyavrutti Yojana B.COM 1 M.COM 1 Pune Vidyapeet Arthik Durbal Ghatak Shishyavrutti B.COM 0 M.COM 1 Yojana Gov. EBC B.COM 1 M.COM 0 Eklayva Yojana B.COM 0 M.COM 8
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts – Guest lectures, Seminars, Soft Skills Development Workshop. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning – Use of ITC in few classroom. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities – Through NCC and NSS, Vidyarthini Manch 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : Strengths: Well qualified staff
Most department members have PG recognition
Optional subjects offered including statistics
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Professional qualifications – 3 staff members
5 staff members registered for Ph.D.
Weaknesses: Student, teacher ratio
Space for discussions and activities
Few Marathi Medium Students
Few students having part/ full time job
Opportunities: More research oriented projects
More use of digital classroom, virtual classroom, ITC.
More exposure to practical experience
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Economics Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department: Economics
2. Year of Establishment : 1970
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., and Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) Junior wing – XI and XII Arts and Commerce (Economics) Senior wing - B.A. - Special Economics, B.Com - Business Economics Post Graduate wing- M.A. Special Economics (4 Semesters – 16 papers), M.Com – Industrial Economics and Global industrial Environment
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M.Phil /Ph.D. - Research Centre in Economics from 2013 Skill Development programs/workshops – - Post Graduate Diploma in Foreign Trade, Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance, Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved Teaching B.A., B.Com, PGDFT, PGDBF, MBA
5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) B.A. and B.Com –Annual M.A. and M.Com – Choice based system 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments All teachers are teaching for Arts Faculty, Commerce Faculty and Management Faculty of Modern College, Pune 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NIL 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons NIL 9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
NIL NIL Professors
3 3 Associate Professors
2 2 Asst. Professors
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
No. of No. of Name Qualification Designation Specializati Ph.D. Years on Student of s Experi guided for the ence last 4 years Dr. M.M. Satam M.A. M.Phil. HOD 30 yrs 7 students PhD., Associate MBS(HR) Professor
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Dr. A. H. Shende M.A. Associate 17 yrs 1 student PhD.NET, SET Professor
Dr. S.S.Deshmukh M.A. Ph.D. Asst. 14yrs --- SET Professor
Mrs. S.A. Vartak M.A. Asst. 25yrs ---- Professor M Phil. SET
Miss Padmashri M.A. Asst. 13yrs --- Mujumdar Professor M Phil. SET
11. List of senior visiting faculty: 1) Dr. Mrs. Yojana Karve
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty Total workload of Grantable Courses: 102, Total workload of Non-Grantable Courses: (BA-28, MA- 32) 60. All the lectures of Grantable Course are engaged by permanent faculty and the lectures of Non-Grantable Course are handled by temporary faculty. 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) B.Com – 1: 120, B.A. (General) - 1: 120, B.A. (Special)- 1: 30, M.A.- 1: 60, M.Com -1:60 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: One per faculty
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. Three Full Time and one CHB staff members have been awarded PhD in Economics. Four of them have been awarded M.Phil in Economics Three of them have qualified the SET exam One member of the Dept. has been awarded Post-Doctoral fellowship by UGC.
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Two 17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received 1.Dr. M.M.Satam Minor Research Project, UGC (Grant-1, 00,000/) sanctioned on 20/03/2014 Topic- Financial services and woman empowerment
2. Dr.A.H. Shende
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Major Research Project, ICSSR (grant- Rs. 800,000), 2014-15
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University Ph.D.- Research Centre in Economics from Dec. 2013
19. Publications:
1 .Dr. M.M.Satam 1.Books Published Translated a book on Banking and Finance for T.Y.B.Com. published by Yashwantrao Chavan Mukta Vidyapeeth, Nashik. Text Book for SYBCom , Business Economics, Success Publications, 2009. Text Book for TYBCom , Economics, Success Publications, 2010.
2.Research Project by Dr. Madhu Satam UGC Minor Research Project sanctioned of Rs. 1, 70,000 for 2014- 2016, entitled “financial services and Women Empowerment in Rural Maharashtra”. Research Papers Published / Presented at International Conference Presented a Paper on „Women in Cooperative Banks‟, at International Conference on Cooperation held at Mysore University, on Dec 11, 2010. The paper is published in the proceedings of the Conference. ISBN 978-0-557-23823-1
Presented a paper at an International Conference on “Sustainable Development” in Ness Wadia College of Commerce, Pune on 17th to 19th Jan 2013. Published the paper in Research Journal of Ness Wadia College of Commerce. ISSN 2277-4823 Presented a paper at an International Conference, in VMV College, Nagpur, on “Global Economic Outlook on Recession and Recovery” on 10 and 11 Jan 2014. ISBN 978-81-928735- 0-3 Paper published in International Journal of Business Management and Social Sciences Vol III, issue 12(1)Aug 2014 ISSN2249-7463- “FDI in Retailing”
National Conference: Presented and published a paper at National Conference, “Destination India 2020- Moving Towards Global Equalization”, held at Abeda Inamdar College, Pune on 27 & 28 January 2007. The paper entitled “Agriculture, Industry and Services- Fuelling Economic Growth”. The paper was published in the souvenir Paper presented at a National Level seminar on “Women in Contemporary India”, held on 16-18 Jan.2008 at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune Paper presented at a National Level seminar on “Emerging Challenges of Banks in India” held on 5-7 Feb.2008 at MCCBS, on Banking Technology
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Paper published in the Indian Economic Association Journal , at the National Conference in Chandigarh, Panjab University, in Dec 2010 Paper published in the Indian Economic Association Journal(referred journal) , at the National Conference in Pune Dec 2011, on HDI in Maharshtra. ISSN 0019- 4662 Presented and published paper in National Seminar on Inclusive Growth in Symbiosis College, Pune, Feb 2012. ISBN 978-81-921046-0-7 Presented and published paper in National Seminar on FDI in Retail and Multi-brand, in Poona College in April 2013. ISBN 978-93-89965-46-9 Presented and published paper in National Seminar on “Emerging Trends in Banking and Finance in India” at Poona College in Feb 2014. ISBN 978-93-89965-49-0 State Level Seminar: Presented a paper at State level Seminar,” Role of Women in R & D”, held in Modern College, Pune on 13 – 15 February 2007. The paper entitled “Women in Banks” . Organized State Level Seminar in Modern College of ASC, Shivajinagar, Pune on 26 and 27 Sept. 2008 on “Impact of Globalization on Service Secror in India” Organized State Level Seminar in Modern College of ASC, Shivajinagar, Pune, on „Research in Social Science – Techniques and Trends‟, on 7 and8 Jan 2011. Invited as Resource Person to talk on environment and development at State Level Seminar organized by Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, on 26th of Feb 2011. Invited as Resource Person to talk on RBI Policy by T.J. College Khadki. Attended State level seminar on “Maharashtra Economy : Challenges & Prospects” organized by department of Economics, Fergusson College, Pune on 29th & 30th Aug 2012
2. Dr.A.H. Shende
1. Book – Grape Export-Retrospect and Prospect, Ambika Book Agency, Jaipur, January 2009(ISBN: 81-87118-05-9) 2. Research Articles 1. BAIF- Kesar Mangoes & Challenges ahead- A case study, Tribal Research Bulletin, March 2008
2. Challenges before the Grape Wine Industry: A case study, Southern Economist, October 15, 2008(ISSN 0038-4046)
3. Surganyatil Strawberry chi yashogatha, Tribal Research Bulletin, March 2008 4. Horticultural Produce Exporting Cooperatives, Ashwattha (YCADA), April-June 2008
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5. Nashik Jilhyatil Grape Wine Vyawasai, Samaj Prabhodhan Patrika,
Oct-Dec 2008(ISSN 0973-2845)
6. Global Gap Certification : A Non-Tariff barrier to small horticulture grower exporter, Southern Economist, September 15, 2010
(ISSN 0038-4046)
7. Prospects and Problems of Kesar Mango Export, Agri Business & Food Industry, August 2010
8. Rose Export Retrospect and Prospect: A case study of Pune, Floriculture Today, August 2010
9. Income generation for tribal people through horticulture plantation: A case study of Nashik District, Ashwattha (YCADA), April-June 2010
(ISSN:0976-3740)
10. Problems of Marketing of Floriculture Units: A Case Study,Southern Economist ,October 15,2011(ISSN 0038-4046) 11. Income generation in tribal areas: An Appraisal of Strawberry Plantation in Surgana taluka of Nashik District, Ashwattha (YCADA), October-December 2011((ISSN:0976-3740) 3) Dr. S.S. Deshmukh Attended three days National seminar on Inclusive growth, organized by Indian Economic Association in Dec.2011 (27, 28 29) at Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Pune. Attended “Two decade of Indian Economic Reforms”- understanding poverty, inequality& regional disparities- three days National Seminar in S.P College Pune. Attended - “Recent Trends in International Trade” – two days State Level Seminar in S.S.G.M. College, Kopergaon Tal-Kopergaon Dist. A. Nagar. Attended “Current Status of Social Sciences & Future Scope “one day seminar in Modern College, Shivajinagar Pune-05. Socio-economic Status of Tribal in Sahyadri Region, Rajarshi Volume –III, Sept ember 2012 ( ISSN- 2320-5881).
4) Mrs. S.A. Vartak Attended -“Career opportunities in languages after graduation” – two days lecture series 9th & 10th Jan 2012. Modern College, Pune-05.
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Attended - “Current Status in Social Science & Future Scope”- one day seminar, 11th Jan 2012. Modern College, Pune-05. Attended - “Two decades of India‟s Economic Reforms”-understanding poverty, inequality & regional disparities –three day National Seminar, 2nd to 4th Feb. 2012, S.P. College, Pune-30. Attended - “Inclusive growth in India- varied dimensions & challenges” - two day National Seminar, 17th & 18th feb2012. Symbiosis College of Commerce, Pune- 411004
Participated in "Keep Moving Movement" workshop conducted by Mr. Narain Goidani from Aug 2012 to Oct 2012. Participated in Co-operative Learning in classroom workshop-9th Feb 2013.
5) Ms. P.B.Mujumdar Attended three days National seminar on “Inclusive Growth” organized by Indian Economic Association in Dec2011 at Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Attended “Career opportunities in languages after graduation”- two days lecture series, 9th &10th Jan2012 at Modern College, Pune-05. “Current Status in Social Science & Future Scope”- one day seminar 11th Jan 2012 Modern College, Pune worked in refreshment committee. Attended three days seminar on 2nd to 4th Feb2012 on “Two decades of Indian Economic Reforms”- understanding poverty, inequality& regional disparities organized by S.P. College, Pune. Attended & presented paper in National seminar on “Inclusive Growth in India”-varied dimensions &challenges on 17th &18th Feb2012 organized by Symbiosis College of Commerce, Pune. The title of the paper was “Inclusive education- A study of education of children with disabilities in India”.
Attended state level workshop on “Credit System for Post Graduation” organised by C.T. Bora College, Shirur on 8th January, 2013. Attended Workshop for college teachers on “Cooperative Learning Applied to Class Room Teaching” organised by Modern College, Pune-5 on 8th February, 2013.
6) Mrs. Jayashree .P. Nambiar. Attended three days National seminar on Inclusive growth, organized by Indian Economic Association in dec.2011 (27, 28 29) at Bharti Vidyapeeth University, Pune. Attended one day seminar organized by Modern College on current status in Social Science & Future Scope. Attended three day seminar organized by S.P. College on “Two decades of Indian Economic Reforms”- understanding poverty, inequality & regional disparities.
Presented a paper, “Involvement of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in Gold Loans” in UGC sponsored national conference, “Is India prepared to meet the
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contemporary and Future challenges with reference to the changing global Scenario”, held on 1st&2nd February 2013, conducted by Abeda Inamdar Senior College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Azam Campus,Pune, Attended one day workshop on Interdisciplinary studies- History, Social science & Economics held on 5th February 2013,Conducted by Modern College of Arts, Science& commerce, Ganeshkind, Pune. Presented a paper, “Role of Rural Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) in rural employment” at National conference on “Rural Development: A powerful Engine for developed India”,concucted by Sinhgad Business School,Erandwane,Pune,held on 8th&9th March 2013. 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: NIL
21. Faculty as members in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards …. NIL
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme All the students of T.Y.B.A and M.A. complete in-house projects.
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies : NIL
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students Students:
1) Kanhayya Babar : National Shooter 2) Peggu Dinesh: Passed SET exam in 2014 3) Priyadarshini Padher: Pursuing post graduation in Economics in USA 4) Indrajeet Kendre: Pursuing post graduation in Economics in Gokhale Institute 0f Politics and Economics.
24.List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department: NIL
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a)
National b) International
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1) Department of Social Sciences, Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune 5, organized one day Seminar on “Current Status of Social Sciences and future scope”, on Wednesday, 11th of January 2012. Chief Guest for the Inaugural Session- Dr. Gautam Bhong, Dean, MMSC, UOP Other Speakers – Dr. Shraddha Kumbhojkar, Head, Department of History, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Dr. Nitin Birmal, Ambedkar college,Yerawada ,Pune Prof. Alpana Vaidya, Department of Sciology, Symbiosis College 2)State Level Seminar on Research in Social Sciences – Techniques & Trends Under Quality Improvement Programme Of University Of Pune A two-day seminar on Research in Social Sciences – Techniques & Trends was organized at Modern College of Arts, Sciences & Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune, on 7th and 8th of January 2011. Prof. Dr. Rajas Parchure , the Director of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune, was the chief guest for the inaugural session. He gave wonderful insights on various research aspects. He shared his experiences as a Professor of Economics with respect to research process and as a guide to many Ph.D. students. He also mentioned as to how a researcher / Ph.D. student can state his hypothesis while starting his research work. He further elaborated research to be treated as a curiosity of work and not just a Ph.D. process in order to improve the quality of research. He asked the students to treat research as a means to identify the problem and find the solutions by referring and reading the literature available and discussing with the experts from respective fields about the problem. That will give real satisfaction to the research students and a proper method for doing quality research work. Dr. Mrs. Madhu Satam –Reader & Head of Economics Department was the coordinator of the seminar and Dr. Mrs. N J Kulkarni – Vice Principal and Head of Geography Department, was the organizing secretary. The objective was to imbibe the skills and techniques of research work to be undertaken by students while pursuing their various social sciences courses. About 70 students and faculty members attended the seminar not only from Modern College but also from Fergusson College, S P College and many more colleges in an around Pune.
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Refer Office
Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme Selected received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
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*M = Male *F = Female
27. Diversity of Students: Refer Office
% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Peggu Dinesh student of M.A. Passed SET exam in 2014
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG PG to M.Phil. ----- PG to Ph.D. ----- Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral ----- Employed • Campus selection ------• Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
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a) Library: College Library
b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Internet facility is made available
c) Class rooms with ICT
facility : Some of the classes
have ICT facility
d) Laboratories: N.A.
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, Government or other agencies: Office
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / Seminar) with external experts: Remedial course for F.Y.B.Com students was conducted in Academic Year 2012-13.
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning Effective use of ICT, Visit to Organization like RBI, NABARD, Adarsh Gaon (Hivare Bazar)
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities The Department has organized Financial Literacy Campaign in 2013 to create awareness about the financial system of India. The neighborhood community visited this campaign. 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths: Qualified Staff, Effective Teaching, Good Interpersonal Relation with Students Weakness: Syllabus is given, Infrastructure is to be increased, Space restrictions Opportunities: Participation in interdisciplinary education Challenges: Teaching to students from lower middle class and vernacular medium
Electronic Science Department ` 1. Name of the Department : Department of Electronic Science 2. Year of Establishment : Under Graduate : June 1985 Post Graduate : June 1993 3. Names of programmes : Undergraduate : B.Sc. Electronic Science : B.Sc. Electronic Science (Vocational) Post Graduate : M.Sc. Electronic Science Research : Ph.D. Electronic Science
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved :
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5. Annual / semester / choice based credit system (programme wise) : Undergraduate B.Sc. Electronic Science Annual for first Year B.Sc. Electronics (Vocational) Semester for S.Y.,T.Y. Post Graduate M.Sc. Electronic Science Choice Based Credit system Sem I to IV Research Ph.D. Electronic Science
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : M.C.A. Science : Embedded System M.Sc. Chemistry : 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : B.Tech . Yashvantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University , Nashik 8. Details of courses / programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : - 9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate Professors 03 03 Asst. Professors 10 10
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification , designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt./ Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of of Ph.D. Experience Students Guided for the last 4 year S.R.chaudhari M.Sc.M.Phil Associate M.Sc. Physics 28 Professor M.Phil. - Electronic Sc. D.B.Gaikwad M.Sc. Associate Electronic Sc. 28 A.D.C.S.S.A. Professor - B.B.Yenage M.Sc. Associate Physics 28 A.D.C.S.S.A. Professor -
T,B,Sonawane M.Sc. SET Assistant Electronic Sc Professor - T.R.Kumbhar M.Sc. SET Assistant Electronic Sc Professor M.R. Bodke M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor
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A.V.Kamble M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor P.S.Varade M.Sc. SET Assistant Electronic Sc Professor R.V.Vidap M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor Ameeta A Kulkarni M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor V.A. Chaudhari M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor G.M.Tarte M.Sc. SET Assistant Electronic Sc Professor U,N,Kothavade M.Sc. Assistant Electronic Sc Professor 11. List of senior visiting faculty :
1. Dr. U.N.Hivarkar Asst. Research IGATE 2. Dr. A.D.Shaligram Professor and Head of the Deprtment Savitribai Phule Pune Electronic Science University
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : Undergraduate : 5% Post Graduate : 10 % 13. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : Undergraduate 1:44 Post Graduate 1: 16
FYBSc 80 FYBCS 180 MSc 48 SYBSC 36 SYBCS 160 TYBSC 24 80+36+24+180+160=480/11 48/3 14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff ; sanctioned and filled : Sanctioned Filled Lab Assistant 01 01 Lab. Attendant 06 06 Peon 00 00
15. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc./ D.Litt./ Ph.D./ M.Phil. / P.G. : Ph.D. : 00 M.Phil. 01 P.G. : 12
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16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) International funding agencies and grants received : -
“Design & development of surface acoustic wave based gas sensors” , 2014-2016, Prof. P.S. Varade, BCUD , University of Pune, Rs. 1,90,000/-
17. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : -
Sr Name of the Year Name of Name of Major Funding Amount N project Principal Co-investigator /Mino Agency Sanctione o Investigato r d r 1 Synthesis of 1995 Dr. S. A. Dr P.D.Kulkarni Minor UGC Rs. Conducting -97 Deuskar. (Chemistry). 1,51,000/- polymers and study feasibility in Silicon device technology. 2 Development of 2001 Dr S A Dr.A.D.Shaliga Major UGC Rs. educational -03 Deuskar m 5,51,000/- model to promote basic sciences as a career with special reference to electronic science discipline. 3 Fabrication of 1994 Dr S S Prof. S R Minor UGC Rs. prototype of -95 Ghaisas Chaudhari 30,000/- LDR using Photolithograph y 4 Development of 1995 Prof S S Prof B B Yenge Minor UGC Rs. datalogger for -96 Thengadi 37,000/- automatic weather station.
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5 Development of 1999 Prof D B Prof. A.V. Minor UGC Rs. Microcontroller -01 Gaikwad Kamble 34,000/- Based Drip Irrigation system 6 Development of 2001 Prof B B Prof. S.S. Minor UGC Rs. low cost -03 Yenge Thengadi 20,000/- electronic Prof. M.G. Faras prototypes for chemical measurements 7 Feasibility 2003 Prof A V Prof. R.V. Major ISRO Rs. Study of Phased -04 Kamble Vidap 1,60,000/- Array fed Prof. P.S. Antenna Varade 8 Establishment 2007 Prof D B Prof. P.S. Minor BCUD , Rs. of Mini- -09 Gaikwad Varade Universit 1,00,000/- observatory for y of Pune Educational purpose 9 2007 Prof A V Prof. Minor BCUD , Rs. Antenna -09 Kambale T.B.Sonawane , Universit 1,00,000/- Tracking Prof. R.V. y of Pune System Vidap 10 Effect of RF 2008 Prof. R.V. Prof. A.V. Minor BCUD , Rs. radiation on - Vidap Kamble Universit 1,00,000/- plant growth 2010 y of Pune 11 “Modeling, 2009 Prof . S. R. Prof D B Minor BCUD , Rs. Simulation and -11 Chaudhari Gaikwad Universit 2,50,000/- experimental y of Pune study of Fiber Optic Tilt Sensors and their applications”
18. Research Centre / facility recognized by the University : -
Post Graduate Research Centre in Electronic Science Recognized by Savitribai Phule University , Pune -411007 (Maharashtra) 19. Publications : a) Publication per faculty : - Sr. Name of Faculty Papers Published
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No. 1 2 3 4 5
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : -
Number of publications listed in International database (For EG : Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host etc.): -
Monographs: -
Chapter in Books: -
Books Edited : -
Books with ISBN / ISSN numbers with details of publishers: -
Citation Index: - SNIP: - SJR: - Impact factor: - h-index: - 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: - 21. Faculty as members in a) National Committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. : 22. Student Projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental / programmes: - 80% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories / Industry / other agencies: - 20%
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students: -
Faculty 1 B.B.Yenage Captain NCC
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2 A.V.Kamble NCC 3 P.S.Varade Best NSS officer by SPPU 4 S.R.Chaudhari Vice Principal
Students SET.,Assistant Professor,Modern College ,Ganeshkhind, Pune- 1 Mrs. Varsha Bapat 53 2 Mr. Rajesh Joshi. Sr. Manager ,Business Development Dynalog India Ltd. Engineering Manager at Ericsson Austin, Texas Information 3 Mr. Sandesh Kashikar Technology and Services. 4 Miss. Richa Deshpande Proprietor ,Eltech Electrodesigns, at Lonavala 5 Mr.Manoj Nerlekar Police Inspector , Samarth Police Station , Pune 6 Mr. Mangesh Dayaphule Project Staff, CMET , Pashan Pune 7 Mr.Pravin Rane M/s. Prowiz Systems 8 Mr. Kapil Hole SET , NET , Lecturer A.T.S.S. I.I.C.M.R., Chinchwad 9 Mr. Gajanan Tarate NET, Lecturer, Modern College , Pune-5 10 Mr. Yogesh Darekar Sr. Software Engineer IBM , Pune 11 Mr. Rajesh Wagle PCsmile Technology , IT Firm 12 Mr. Babasaheb Kadam Asst. Manager Intelux Electronics Pvt. Ltd. 13 Mr. Vikram Upadhye Sr. ASIC Engineer,Intel India Private Limited. 14 Mr.Rahul Deo Design Engineer,Minda Stoneridge Ins. ltd. 15 Mr.Rajendra Thombre Deputy Manager at UNO MINDA,NK Minda Group 16 Mr. Mayur Gaikwad Software Developer,Minda Stoneridge Instruments Limited. 17 Mr. Sameer Kelkar Manufacturing Engineer , Honeywell Automation India Ltd 18 Mr.Piyush Manavar Project Engineer , IIT Bombay 19 Mr. Bhaven Senior Research Associate, IIT Mumbai 20 Mr.Avinash Shingte M.Phil.,Asst. Professor, ,Indira College of Commerce and Sc. 21 Mrs.Jyoti Shrote SET,Asst. Professor,College of Commerce and Science, Pune 22 Dr. Harshad J. Gelada B.Ed., Ph.D.Asst. Professor,Sinhgad College of science, 23 Ms. Shruti Deshmukh Asst. Prof. in Electronics,Sinhgad College of Science. M.Phil.,Asst. Professor,Kaveri College of Science and 24 Ms. Jayashri Bangali Commerce M.Phil.,Asst. Professor,Kaveri College of Science and 25 Mr. Anand Buddhikot Commerce 26 Mrs. Poonam R Kadam Lecturer ,Abasaheb Garware College,Pune 27 Mrs. Meghana Palkar NET,Asst. Professor,Abasaheb Garware College,Pune 28 Mrs. Archana Apte SET,Lecturer,Modern College Pune-5 29 Mr.Walunj Madhukar B. SET.,Lecturer,Abasaheb Garware College,Pune 30 Mrs.Misar Medha S SET,Asst. Professor,B R Gholap College , Sangavi 31 Mr Varade Prabhakar S. SET, Asst. Professor,Modern College Pune-5
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32 Mrs. Hailkar Pallavi B. SET.,Assistant Lecturer, MIT ASC , Alandi SET.,M.Phil,Assistant Professor, Abeda Inamdar College, 33 Mrs.Shaikh Atiya Irfan Pune M.B.A,,M.Phil, NET, Lecturer,Symbiosis college of Arts & 34 Mrs. Kishori Kasat Com. 35 Mr. P. K. Shinde NET-JRF,Assistant Professor,Sangamner College Mr. Kurne Inamdar 36 Asst. Professor,Head DOES,Abeda Inamdar College Faizahmed Hamid
24. List of eminent academicians and scientist / visitors to the department: -
Sr.No. Name Disgnation Institute 1 Prof M B Patil Professor IIT , Mumbai 2 Dr. K.S.Chari Scienctist G DIT, New Delhi 3 Kuber Madhav Scientist F DIAT Pune
25. Seminars / Conferences / Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: - National Conference on Hazardous e-waste management was held on 23rd and 24th December 2013. BCUD Rs. 100000/- National workshop on Embedded system Design using ARM processor was held on 2-22 Oct 2008 BCUD Rs. 125000/-
b) International: -
26. Student profile programme / course wise :
Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course / received Perce programme ntage (refer question *M *F no. 3 )
Undergraduate B.Sc. 2010-11 T.Y.B.Sc.-27 27 13 14 0 S.Y.B.Sc.-57 57 28 29 57.89 2011-12 T.Y.B.Sc.-27 27 13 14 51.6 S.Y.B.Sc.-48 48 23 25 0 F.Y.B.Sc.-76 76 53 23 38.5 2012-13 T.Y.B.Sc.-35 35 15 20 28.57 S.Y.B.Sc.-34 34 18 16 67.65 F.Y.B.Sc-66 66 36 30 40.9
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2013-14 T.Y.B.Sc.-27 27 13 14 S.Y.B.Sc.-26 26 15 11 2014-15 T.Y.B.Sc.-20 20 11 09 S.Y.B.Sc.-37 37 15 22 Undergraduate B.Sc. Vocational 2010-11 T.Y.B.Sc.- S.Y.B.Sc.- 2011-12 T.Y.B.Sc.-15 15 10 5 66.6 S.Y.B.Sc.- 2012-13 T.Y.B.Sc.-13 13 8 5 46.15 S.Y.B.Sc.-12 12 3 9 91.67 2013-14 T.Y.B.Sc.- S.Y.B.Sc.- 2014-15 T.Y.B.Sc.-3 3 S.Y.B.Sc.- Post Graduate M.Sc. Electronic Science 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 Research Centre Ph.D. 2010-11 0 0 0 0 0 2011-12 0 0 0 0 0 2012-13 2 0 0 0 0 2013-14 8 0 0 2 0 2014-15 In process *M = Male *F= Female
27. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of % of Course Students Students Students from the From other From same state states abroad Undergraduate B.Sc. Undergraduate B.Sc. Vocational Post Graduate M.Sc. Electronic Science Research Centre Ph.D.
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET,SLET,GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc.?: - NET / SET Qualified Students :
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Tarate G M NET Walunj M B SET Mr. P. K. Shinde NET Mrs.Shaikh Atiya Irfan SET Mrs.Jyoti Shrote SET 29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 50% PG to M.Phil. 1% PG to Ph.D 0 Ph.D to Post-Doctoral 0 Employed Campus selection 2% Other than campus recruitment 10% Entrepreneurship/ Self-employment 2%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library Departemntal e-library b) Internet facilities WiFi and 24 computers with Internet c) Class norms with ICT facility two d) Laboratories five
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, University , Government or other agencies Earn and learn From University 2 Government Scolarship
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts Course Duration Batches Embedded System Development with Hands on training 20- 22 October 2008. one using ARM processor Lecture
State Level PLC Training Program with hands on 20-24 March 2008 one Experience Digital System Design Using VHDL 13 March 2010 one
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Robot Workshop 8051 based Firebird robot as a platform 24 Sept 2011 one to study embedded C for 8051. one day college level Imagine 2011 poster competition 25th February 2012. one cum presentation one day college level Imagine 2012 poster competition 25th February 2012. one cum presentation This two day state level workshop on Digital System 10 and 11 February one Design using VHDLon CPLD board 2012. Two days training program on ROBOT using 8051 5th and 6th January one 2015
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : i) Use of ICT ii) Online examination for internal assessment iii) Recorded lectures , online NPTEL lectures 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : Tree plantation program E-waste management Champaign E-waste collection centre
35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans :
STRENGTHS Well equipped laboratories Enriched reference books , e-reference material Research culture among the staff Well qualified and technically excellent teaching staff ICT based Laboratory / Digital Classroom Virtual Laboratory
WEAKNESSES Poor mark level at first year. More time slot or availability of space to conduct extra practical guidance programs.
OPPORTUNITIES To trend students with conducting certificate courses. To conduct more Hands on training programs
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To organize industry academia meets
CHALLENGES To build confidence among students for establishing their own entrepreneurship or business To establish research and development culture in such a way that the students will acquire positions in National /International Research Laboratories.
English Department
2)Year of Establishment –August 1970 3) Names of Programmes/Courses: U.G. P.G.in English 4) Names of Interdisciplinary Courses: Spoken English for academically weak students 5) Courses Offered: Undergraduate : Annual Based System Compulsory English: FYBA,SYBA,TYBA and FYBCom. Additional/Optional English: FYBCom,SYBSc General English: FYBA, SYBA, TYBA Special English: SYBA, TYBA Post Graduate:MA I and MAII Credit based Semester System English Literaure From 1550-1798 Indian Writings English Literaure From 1798-2000 English Language Learning and Teaching English Language Today Semantics and Pragmatics Literary Criticism Poetry
6) Participation of Dept in courses offered by other depts.. B.Sc. : Bio-Tech , Animation, P.G. Cyber Law, Soft Skills, Human Resource, International Student Cell Coordination.
7) Courses in Collaboration with Universities/Industries/Foreign Institutions:
Blended English Course with the British Council Library, BITS,Pune, Technoknit, Pune, Proposed Collaboration with Newcastle University, Creative Writing Dept.
8) Discontinued Course : N/A
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9) Department Post Profile
Post Sanctioned Filled Professors Nil Nil Associate Profs. 1 Nil Assistant Profs. 2 3 Ad-Hoc 2 2 Visiting Faculty 3 3 \
10) Faculty Profile
Name Qualification Designation Specialization Experience No. Of Ph.D students guided Alka A. M.A.( Pursuing Asst. Prof. ELT / Dalit & 18 years N/A Kamble Ph.D) Marginalised Feminism Dipali Lodh M.A. SET Asst. Prof. Literature 5 years N / A Pallavi S. Math M.A. SET Asst.Prof. Literature 3 years N / A Sangita Sarma M.A., Ad-Hoc Language & 8 Years N / A M.Phil.,L.L.B, Literature L.L.M Cicilyrose M.A. (Pursuing Ad-Hoc Literature 1 year N / A Anthony M.Phil.)
11) List of Senior Visiting Faculty Dr. P. F. Patil, Dr. Deepaneeta Bhanja, Dr. Triveni Goswami Mathur
12) Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled by temporary faculty - Nil
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13) Student Teacher Ratio (Programmewise)
Sr. No Courses / Division Required No. Of Students Ratio Teachers 1 FY BA Compulsory English Div 2 240 120 : 1 A/B 2 SY BA Compulsory English 2 230 115 : 1 Div. A/B 3 TY BA Compulsory English 2 210 105 : 1 Div. A/B 4 FY B.com Comp. Eng. Div. 4 480 120 : 1 A/B/C/D
5 FY B.Com Addnl English Div. 1 120 120 : 1 A/B/C/D 6 SY B.Sc. Optional English Div. 1 110 110 : 1 A/B 7 Gen Eng. 1 1 35 35 : 1 8 Gen Eng. 2 1 25 25 : 1 9 Gen Eng. 3 1 15 15 : 1 10 Special Papers 1,2,3,4 4 15 each 15 : 1 for each paper
14) No. Of academic support staff : Office Clerk and Library Staff
15)Qualifications of Teaching Staff: P.G. :5, M.Phil. : 1., Ph. D. : 3
16)Ongoing Projects: UGC Proposal sent for Technical Writing Course, Technical Translation Course Proposed : Counselling Center for Career in Languages
17) Dept. Funded Projects: NIL
18)NA
19) a)Publications per faculty: Published articles and papers. Dipali Lodh: Papers with ISBN No. Feb. 2012 ISBN 978-81-923438-0-8 Jan. 2015 ISBN 978-93-84916-92-3 Feb. 2015 ISBN 13978-81-923438-1-5 Citation Index : Articles/ Google Scholar NIL
Impact Factor – Journal NIL
20) Areas of Consultancy and Income generated : N/A Non remunerative.
21) Faculty as members in International Association :
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Alka Kamble association with Dr. Nicole Thiara , Center for Postcolonial Studies, Nottingham Trent University, UK 22) Student Projects : N/A a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental /programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organisations outside the institution i.e. Research Laboratories/Industry/Other agencies 23 ) Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students N/A
24)List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department : 1) Prof. W.N.Herbert – Prof. Of Creative Writing and eminent poet 2) Leah Guren : Owner Cow T.C. Israel, associated with World Technical Writing Association 3) Christina DeCoursey – Prof. HongKong Polytechnic, HongKong 4) Dr. Roger Nunn – Petroleum University, Abu Dhabi 5)Dr. Dhirawit P Nathangarn – Suranaree University, Thailand 6) Dr. Rajul Bhargava: Jaipur Universiy, Jaipur
25) Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organised and the source of funding a) National : Nil b) Workshop organised in January 2011, on Career Opportunities i n Languages in association with Maharashtra Times Pune c) Workshop arranged on Review Writing by Suchareeta Dutta d) Literary Fest : Modern College Students in February 2014 e) International Conference on Enhancing Employability in Languages - on January 2013 Funded by ICSSR, Delhi, BCUD, University of Pune
26) Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the course Applicat Selected Enrolled Pass /Programme ion Percentage (refer question no.4) receive d M F F.Y.B.A. 430 300 130 170 65% S.Y.B.A. 250 230 100 130 68% T. Y. B. A. 210 210 90 120 66% T.Y.B.A. ( Sp. Eng.) 20 16 5 11 85% M.A I . 110 60 35 25 77% MA II 54 50 34 20 76% SY BSc. 300 110 65 45 90% FY BCom 1000 480 200 280 80%
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the %of students %of students %of students course from the same from other states from abroad state UG ( Compulsory 90 % 9.3% 9.5% English) UG( Special 80% 20 % 10%
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English) M.A. 80% 10 % 10%
28.How many students have cleared national state competitive examinations such as NET,SLET, GATE, Civil services, etc.
NIL
29. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 70% PG to M.Phil 05% PG to PhD 05% PhD to Post -Doctoral Nil Employed 50% Other than campus recruitment Self Employment 30%
30. Details of Infra Facility a) Library—common library b) Internet facility for staff and students--- Available c) Class room with ICT facility---- Available d) Language laboratories---- Available
31. Number of students receiving financial assistance: SC, ST,NT,OBC students enrolled in the college receive government scholarships, Postmatric Scholarship for Northeast Students, Funds given by Dr. Dhirawit P Nothangarn- Sureenaree University, Thailand, and Sandeep Nulkar- BITS, Pune, for North East Student who is first in MA
32. Details on students Enrichment programme: 1. Conduct Remedial coaching classes and Workshops 2. Association with BCL Pune for Blended English Course 3. Spoken English Classes 33 Effective Teaching Methods 1. Group Discussion in M.A., S.Y.Bsc and T.Y.BA. classes 2. Film show related to the Literature prescribed 3. Field visit: CIEFL Hyd and Deccan college Pune 4. Reference skills study material for assignments and presentations 5. Poster Competition
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility and Extension activities---- Nil
35 SWOC analysis a) Strength---- Team work, youngest department in the college and enthusiastic , good rapport with the students, College centrally located, Parent Authority encouraging, supportive, provide and encourage for participation in curricular and research activities. b) Weaknesses--- no of students, constraints of prescribed syllabus and time c) Opportunities--- need to collaborate with language industry and freedom of framing activities for enriching skills of the students d) Challenges--- coping up with new technological challenges with academically weak students
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Geography Department
The self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
13. Name of the Department : - Department of GEOGRAPHY 14. Year of Establishment : - JUNE 1970 15. Names of programmes : - B.A. and M.A/M.Sc. 16. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved : - Nil 17. Annual / semester / choice based credit system (programme wise) : - Faculty Classes Pattern Annual Arts FY/SY/TY 20 Marks Internal Assessment. 80 Marks University Examination. Semester Pattern Science FY/SY 20 Marks Internal Assessment. 80 Marks University Examination. P.G. M.A / M,Sc. Credit System
18. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments : - „A Environmental Awareness‟ course for S.Y. Classes of all faculty introduced by Savitribai Phule Pune University. 19. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. : - 20. Details of courses / programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : - Nil
21. Number of Teaching posts :
Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate Professors 02 02 Asst. Professors 02+04 02+4 (on C.H.B.)
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22. Faculty profile with name, qualification , designation, specialization, (D.Sc./ D.Litt./ Ph.D./ M.Phil. etc.)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of Ph.D. of Students Experience Guided for the last 4 year Dr.Smt. N.J.Kulkarni M.A., Associate Economic M.A(Mar)., Professor Geography 35 - M.Phil., Ph.D Dr. V.B. Kamble M.A., M.Ed. Associate Economic Ph.D., SET Professor Geography 25 -
Prof. N. L. Wayal M.A., NET Assistant Economic Professor Geography 09 -
Dr. A. E. Sonawane M.A., B.Ed., Assistant Population SET, Ph.D. Professor Geography 06 -
23. List of senior visiting faculty :1. Dr. S. W. Gaikwad 2. Dr. J. A. Jadhav 24. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty : -U.G. : 34% lectures and 25% Practicals. -P.G. : 33% lectures and 50 % Practicals.
25. Student-Teacher Ratio (programme wise) : - U.G. : 100 : 1(For Theory Courses at General Level) - 24 : 1 (For Practical Courses) - P. G. : 12 : 1 26. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff ; sanctioned and filled : Sr. Sanctioned Filled No. 1. Lab Assistant 01 01 2. Lab. Attendant 01 01 3. Peon 01 01 Administrative Services are provided by the Staff of College Office. Separate faculty clerk is provided. Library facilities are provided by central Library.
27. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc./ D.Litt./ Ph.D./ M.Phil. / P.G. :
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- Ph.D. : 03, P.G. : 01
Sr. Name Qualification No. 1. Dr. Smt. N. J. Kulkarni M.A., M.A.,(Mar.)., M.Phil., Ph.D 2. Dr. V. B. Kamble M.A., M.Ed. Ph.D., SET 3. Prof. N. L. Wayal M.A., NET 4. Dr. A. E. Sonawane M.A., B.Ed., SET, M.A.,(His), Ph.D.
28. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) national b) International funding agencies and grants received : - Prof. N. L. Wayal : Title - „„Ground Water Management for Sustainable Agricultural Development : A case Study of Akole Tahsil District Ahamednagar, Western Maharashtra.‟‟ - Total allocation amount for the project : Rs. 1,40,000/- by under UGC minor Research Project. 29. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC,DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received : - 30. Research Centre / facility recognized by the University : - 31. Publications : a) Publication per faculty : - Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students : - Dr. N. J. Kulkarni: 1. A research paper on “Food Availability in Maharashtra” by Dr. N. J. Kulkarni was published in the International Journal – „Earth Exploration‟. 2. Research paper on “Population Problems in relation to Food Production in Maharashtra” by Dr. N. J. Kulkarni was published in the International Journal – „Earth Exploration‟. 3. A paper by Dr. N. J. Kulkarni and Prof. Yogesh Deshpande was selected for Poster Presentation in International Conference on “ Business opportunities in life sciences‟ organized by Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar , Pune from 28th Jan to 30th Jan 2012. Number of publications listed in International database (For EG : Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host etc.): - Monographs: - Chapter in Books: -
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Books Edited : - Books with ISBN / ISSN numbers with details of publishers: - Citation Index: - SNIP: - SJR: - Impact factor: - h-index: - 32. Areas of consultancy and income generated: -
33. Faculty as members in : b) National Committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. : - Sr. Name Membership at in No. Life Member in i) Indian Institute of Geography ii) National Geographer Association India 1. Dr.Smt. N.J. Kulkarni iii) Deccan Geographer iv) Maharashtra Bhoogol Shastra Parishad v) Member of Editorial Board of „Earth Exploration ‟, Research Journal July, 2011. 2. Prof. N. L. Wayal i) Maharashtra Bhoogol Shastra Parishad 3. Dr. A. E. Sonawane i) Maharashtra Bhoogol Shastra Parishad
34. Student Projects : c) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental / programmes: - d) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. in Research laboratories / Industry / other agencies: - 35. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students: - 36. List of eminent academicians and scientist / visitors to the department : - 1.Dr. V.C. Vaidya 2.Dr. Praveen Saptarshi 3.Dr. Abhay Deswandikar 4.Dr. Ramhotra 5.Dr. Y. S. Khan 6.Dr. Mrs. P. S. Arkasali
37. Seminars / Conferences / Workshops organized & the source of funding
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c) National: - d) International:- e) State Level Conference : - „A state level conference on Role of Tourism in the Regional Development‟ was organized on 27th and 28th February. It was sponsered by BCUD University Of Pune (Under Quality Improvement Programme ). One hundred and twenty five participants attended the conference and nearly fifty research papers were presented in the conference. 38. Student profile programme / course wise :
Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course / received Percentage programme (refer question *M *F no. 4 )
*M = Male *F= Female
39. Diversity of Students Name of the Year % of % of % of Course Students Students Students from the From other From same state states abroad First Year to Third 2010-11 96% 4% Year B.A., B.Com., 2011-12 95% 95% B.Sc. 2012-13 95% 95% 2013-14 96% 4% 2014-15 89% 8% 3% M.A. / M.Sc. 2010-11 92% 8%
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2011-12 92% 8% 2012-13 92% 8% 2013-14 92% 8% 2014-15 92% 8%
40. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examination such as NET,SLET,GATE, Civil Services, Defense Services, etc.?: - NET / SET Qualified Students : 09 41. Student progression : Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 10 % PG to M.Phil. - PG to Ph.D 1% Ph.D to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection - Other than campus recruitment 62% Entrepreneurship/ Self-employment -
42. Details of Infrastructural facilities :
a) Library : Central library with separate section of Geography and also departmental library with 366 Books Digital library is available. b) Internet facilities for staff & students : Internet facility is available for staff and students with 10 Mbph internet connection and Wi-Fi facility. c) Class rooms with ICT facility d) Laboratories : 03 43. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, University , Government or other agencies 44. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts : - Enrich Programme - 1. Career development programme in NET/ SET : -27 and 28th Oct, 2006. 2.Research in Social Sciences. 3.Competitive Exam Guidance Workshop : - 17,18 and 27 January ,2011. Experts : Shri. Amol Gaikwad Prof. Sachin Thiswandkar
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Prof. Ramesh Dhumal Prof. Yusuf Shaikh Shri. R. K, Kane Prof. Tukaram Jadhav 4. One day workshop on „Application of GIS in Population and Settlement Planning and Management‟ on 05/02/2011. 45. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning : i) Use of ICT ii) Discussion Method iii) Film show for certain topics 46. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities : 1. Village Surveys are completed to find out Socio-economic characteristics and problems. 2. Study Tours are arranged.
47. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : - Strengths : 1. Devoted well qualified staff. 2. Management encourage for Social responsibilities 3. Enriched departmental and central Libraries. 4. Well equipped and upgraded laboratories. 5. Abandant educational aids for Geography teaching. 6. Liberal administrative policies by authority. Weakness : 1. Students from diversified background – Social, Economic, Educational. 2. Students are weak in presentation and communication. 3. Rigid syllabus. 4. Less Period for teaching – learning. 5. Traditional evaluation method. Opportunities : 1. Self employment generated course can be started like Travel and Tourism, 2. Soft skill development programmes for to improve overall development of the student. 3. English speaking course in collaboration with English Department. 4. Vasundhara Manch is the platform created to meet the satisfaction of the subject knowledge beyond framed syllabus. 5. Supportive management. 6. flexible and favourable Policies of administration. Challenges : 1. To improve overall personality of students. 2. To shape up the student be a good Citizen. 3. To develop the subject knowledge of the student.
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German Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 37. Name of the department: Department of German 38. Year of Establishment 39. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.)
Year Courses Offered Details 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 UG F.Y.B.A. – Basic F.Y.B.A. – Advanced F.Y.B.Com- Basic S.Y.B.A. German General
40. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved 41. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) 42. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments 43. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. 44. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons 45. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors Associate Professors Asst. Professors
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46. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specilization No. of Years No. of Ph.D. of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sanjeevani Kuwalekar Shweta M.A. German German Gupte Teacher (CHB)
47. List of senior visiting faculty (2014-15) Name Qualification Designation Specializat No. of Years of ion Experience Aboli Karandikar M.A. Ass. Teacher German Three years (CHB) Sneha Mahajan M.A. Ass. Teacher German Two years (CHB) Geetanjali Kanade M.A. Ass. Teacher German Current academic (CHB) year
48. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty (2014-15) Course Percentage of lectures delivered 11th 12th F.Y.B.A Basic 90% F.Y.B.A. Advanced 90% F.Y.B.com 90% S.Y.B.A. General 75%
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49. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) (2014-15) Course Student-Teacher Ratio 11th 12th F.Y.B.A Basic 1 : 36 F.Y.B.A. Advanced 1 : 10 F.Y.B.com 1 : 30 S.Y.B.A. General 1 : 5
50. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled 51. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG. (2014-15) Name Qualification Sanjeevani Kuwalekar Shweta Gupte M.A. Aboli Karandikar M.A. Sneha Mahajan M.A. Geetanjali Kanade M.A.
52. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received 53. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received 54. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University 55. Publications: a) Publication per faculty Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) Monographs Chapter in Books
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Books Edited Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers Citation Index SNIP SJR Impact factor h-index 56. Areas of consultancy and income generated 57. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 58. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies 59. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students 60. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department 61. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a)National b)International 62. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
11th 12th F.Y.B.A Basic F.Y.B.A. Advanced F.Y.B.com S.Y.B.A. General *M=Male F=Female 63. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of students from % of students % of the same state from other students
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States from abroad 11th 12th F.Y.B.A. German 80% 5% 15% Basic F.Y.B.A. German 100% - - Advanced F.Y.B.com S.Y.B.A. General 100% - -
64. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? 65. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG PG to M.Phil. PG to Ph.D. Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral Employed Campus selection Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 66. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students c) Class rooms with ICT facility: d) Laboratories: Language Lab
67. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies 68. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts 2014-2015 1. Lectures by German Experts for Students of Modern College, S.P. College and Ferguson College on the topic “German Culture”. 2. Cultural Activity: Christmas Celebration, where German learning students from
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India, Afghanistan and Mauritius presented ways of Christmas celebration in their countries. 3.
69. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning Interactive Teaching with the use of Audio-visual media. 70. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities 71. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Interest of Students Starting with in learning German German as a major as a foreign language subject at B.A. level Language Lab Infrastructural Facilities German Books
Hindi Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
72. Name of the department: Department of Hindi
73. Year of Establishment: 1970
74. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG Level
75. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: NIL
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76. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise) : FYBA to TYBA and FYB.com Annual System
77. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: NIL
78. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. NIL
79. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: NIL
80. Number of Teaching posts Sanctioned Filled
Professors Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors CHB Staff 01 01
81. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years No. of Ph.D. of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years Sunita D M.A. B. Ed Associate Hindi 36 NA Purohit Professor Literature Ekanath M.A. B.Ed Lecturer Hindi 01 NA
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Jadhav Literature
82. List of senior visiting faculty: Principal S.M Shah Dr. Kanti Lodhi Prof. Neela Mahadik Dr. Rajani Ranapise Dr. Neela Borwankar Dr. Shubhada Moghe Dr. Omprakash Sharma
83. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 37.5%
84. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) Class Students Teachers Student-Teacher Ratio F.Y.B.A Hindi 90-120 (avg) 01 105:1 General I S.Y.B.A Hindi 35-50 (avg) 01 40:1 General II T.Y.B.A Hindi 35-50 (avg) 01 40:1 General III S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 10-12 (avg) 01 11:1 I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 10-12 (avg) 01 11:1 III & IV
85. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: 01 Faculty Clerk working in centralized office.
86. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: 01 (PG)
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87. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: NIL
88. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: NIL
89. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: NIL
90. Publications: a) Publication per faculty State Level: Year 2012 by Prof. Sunita Purohit on „Role of Tourism in regional development‟ organized by Geography Department, Modern College, Pune-5 International Level: 2013 by Prof. Sunita Purohit, New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shevgaon, Pune Book – „Cinema ka Saundaryashastra‟ ISBN No. 978-81-8111-297-2 National Level Seminar: 2014, Paper presented by Prof Sunita Purohit at Abasaheb Garware College, Pune on „Yaksha ka Sandesh‟ in Harinarayan Vyas Seminar International Conference: Year 2014 by Prof. Sunita Purohit „A poster presentation on Hindi Kavya and Paryavaran‟ Publications of papers in Rashtravani. ISSN no. 2319-6785 A publication of translation of Hindi story to Marathi in the magazine „Uttam Anuvad‟ in 2013.
Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) Monographs Chapter in Books Books Edited Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers Citation Index
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SNIP SJR Impact factor h-index
91. Areas of consultancy and income generated : NA
92. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Prof. Sunita Purohit is a member of Examination Board at St. Miraz College, Pune.
93. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: NIL
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: NIL
94. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students STUDENTS First prize for play and two prizes for best actor in a competition held by Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha Sabha, Pune. Prof Sunita Purohit won the first prize for direction. In the year 2014, we received a prize for acting at Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha Sabha, Pune. Prof. Sunita Purohit won the first prize for Writing the play. Miss Sujata Bhalerao a student from SY BA got first prize in essay writing competition organized by Poona College in 2010. Sujata also received first prize in 2011 in essay competition organized by Modern College Ganeshkhind, Pune. Brhamnadev Shukla got a consolation prize in 2014 for essay competition organized by Modern College, Ganeshkhind, Pune. On 6th February 2008 Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha Sabha Pune had organized one act play competition in Hindi at which Modern college Shivajinagar, Pune-5 won first prize for play ‟Parivartan‟. Prajakta Wani a student from FY BA class got best actor prize.
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Shrikant Gabale got first prize in mono-acting. In 19th January 2008 SP College, Pune Hindi Department had organized a poster competition in Hindi in which Hema Sutar from SY BA won second prize while Shrikant Gabale won consolation prize.
TEACHERS Invited as a Chief guest at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College, Pune –year 2004 Invited as a Chief guest at Food corporation of India, celebration of Hindi Pakhawada – 2007 Invited as Chief Guest in Pune Doordarshan Kendre, Prasarbharati,Pune,Celebration ,of Hindi Pakhhawada.- 2009. I was awarded Second State level Prize in essay competition, of Rs 1000, in 2006, organized by A. G. Collage, Pune for Hindi Teachers I was awarded second prize in „Natyawachan‟ competition organized by PE society, Pune. Awarded Best Teachers‟ award at Progressive Education Society for the year 2012-13
95. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department: NIL
96. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding Workshops for Grammar and Lecture Series. (2013-14, 2014-15) Handwritten Magazine (2013-14) Essay and Advertisement Writing Competition (2010-2014) Expert Lectures for students. (2010-2014)
a)National b)International
97. Student profile programme/course wise: Average Ratio of Past Five years Year 2014-15 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F.Y.B.A Hindi 200 147 72 75 NA S.Y.B.A Hindi 80 43 16 27 NA
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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) T.Y.B.A Hindi 50 37 10 27 NA F.Y.B.com Hindi 200 110 43 67 NA S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 08 02 06 NA I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 11 01 10 NA III & IV *M=Male F=Female
Year 2013-14 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F.Y.B.A Hindi 100 80 38 42 80 S.Y.B.A Hindi 80 43 16 27 88 T.Y.B.A Hindi 50 37 10 27 100 F.Y.B.com Hindi 200 120 55 65 80 S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 08 02 06 100 I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 11 01 10 75 III & IV *M=Male F=Female
Year 2012-13 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4)
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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F.Y.B.A Hindi 100 80 38 42 80 S.Y.B.A Hindi 80 43 16 27 75.75 T.Y.B.A Hindi 30 28 09 19 94.73 F.Y.B.com Hindi 200 120 55 65 80 S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 08 02 06 50 I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 12 09 04 05 100 III & IV *M=Male F=Female
Year 2011-12 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F.Y.B.A Hindi 100 80 38 42 S.Y.B.A Hindi 50 40 13 26 60 T.Y.B.A Hindi 50 40 13 27 100 F.Y.B.com Hindi 120 116 55 61 S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 03 03 01 02 60 I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 11 11 02 09 76 III & IV *M=Male F=Female
Year 2010-11 Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F.Y.B.A Hindi 80 67 31 37 84.09
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Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) S.Y.B.A Hindi 40 35 09 26 92.50 T.Y.B.A Hindi 18 18 06 12 100 F.Y.B.com Hindi 150 148 69 79 S.Y.B.A Hindi Special 13 13 02 11 74.50 I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi Special 03 03 01 02 75 III & IV *M=Male F=Female
98. Diversity of Students Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
F.Y.B.A Hindi 66 34 00 S.Y.B.A Hindi 66 34 00 T.Y.B.A Hindi 66 34 00 F.Y.B.com Hindi 50 50 00 S.Y.B.A Hindi 90 10 00 Special I & II T.Y.B.A Hindi 90 10 00 Special III & IV
99. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc? ? NIL
100. Student progression
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Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 50 PG to M.Phil. 05 PG to Ph.D. NIL Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral NIL Employed 05 Campus selection Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment NIL
101. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Centralized Library b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: One Desktop and Internet Facility c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Available d) Laboratories: NIL. e) Wi-Fi Connectivity.
102. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies:
103. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: Workshops for Grammar and Lecture Series. (2013-14, 2014-15) Handwritten Magazine (2013-14) Essay and Advertisement Writing Competition (2010-2014) Expert Lectures for students. (2010-2014)
104. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Lectures, Discussions in classes, Group Activities, Competitions like Essay Writing, Grammar Workshops, Seminars from Experts, and Activities like „Multiple Words for One‟
105. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Participation in inter-college „Essay Competition.‟ Participation in One-Act Play organized by Maharashtra Rashtrabhasha
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Sabha
106. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans: Strengths: Well-equipped centralized library with approximately 1000-1200 reference and other books on Hindi Qualified Staff Members Internet and Desktop Facility Special Attention to every student
Weaknesses Attendance lags at times since many students are working. Problems with job opportunities for students.
Opportunities Encouragement for Research by the college management. Management provides a number of facilities like internet/Wi- Fi/desktop/permissions for workshops and seminars.
Challenges
Low Merit Students are more in number
Starting a PG centre.
Department of Marathi Marathi Department 2. Name of the department – Marathi
2. Year of Establishment - 1970 3. Names of Programs / Courses offered - UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D.- Marathi 1. B.A. 2. M.A. 3. Ph.D.
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4. Diploma in Translation 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved- English - Marathi Translation Course 5. Annual / semester / choice based credit system (Programme wise)- 1. B.A. - Semester 2. M.A.- Choice based credit syste 3. Ph.D. 4. Diploma in Translation- Annual 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments- Lectures by members of the department: Lectures for F.Y.B.Com. (Functional Marathi)
Lectures for S.Y. B.Sc. (Script writing)
7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.- - Proof Reading Course with Snehavardhan Prakashan, Pune. 8. Details of courses / programs discontinued (if any) with reasons: No
9. Number of teaching posts:-
Posts Sanctioned Filled 0 0 Professors 1 1 Associate Professors 3 3 Asst. Professors - One Part time Professor 10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc. / D.Litt. / Ph.D. / M.Phil. etc.,)
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No. of Ph.D. Exp Students erie are Name Qualification Designation Specialization nce working in Under year guidence s for the last 4 years Dr. Snehal Tawre Associate Modern-Ancient 6 and One Professor Marathi Literature, Foregin M.A., Ph.D. Linguistics 34 Student (Open University, Mauritius) Mrs. Nisha M.A., Net, Asst. Modern Marathi 20 Bhandare M.Phil. Professor Literature, Novel ---
Dr. Madhura M.A., Ph. D. Asst. Modern Marathi 18 --- Koranne Professor Literature, Drama Dr. Vaijayantimala M.A., SET, Asst. Modern Marathi --- 8 Jadhav NET, Ph.D. Professor Literature, Poetry Dr. G. R. Apine M.A.,NET, Asst. Modern Marathi --- 7 M.Phil., Ph.D. Professor Literature, Novel 11. List of senior visiting faculty - No 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (program wise) by temporary faculty- No 13. Student – Teacher Ratio (program wise) - 1. F.Y. B.A. - 120 : 1 2. M. A.- 60 : 1 3. F.Y. B.Com. - 120 : 1 4. S.Y. B. Sc. - 120 : 1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled- Administrative Staff 1. Sr. Clerk - 2 2. Assistant Jr. Clerk - 1 3. Library Assistant - 1 15. Qualification of teaching faculty with DSc / D.Litt / Ph.D / MPhil / PG.
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Name Qualification Dr. Snehal Tawre M.A., Ph.D., Diploma in Sanskrut Mrs. Nisha Bhandare M.A., NET, M. Phil., Dr. Madhura Koranne M.A., Ph. D. Dr.Vaijayantimala Jadhav M.A., SET, NET, Ph.D. Dr. G. R. Apine M.A., NET, M.Phil., Ph.D.
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International Funding agencies and grants received NIL 17. Departmental projects funded by DST – FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received NIL 18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: - Research Centre 19. Publications: a) Publication per faculty Dr. Snehal Tawre - 1. Khishyatil Shuddha Shabdakosh- 2010 2. Vyavaharik Marathi (Ed.)- 2011 3. Prasarmadyame aani Marathi Bhasha (C0.-Author) - 2012 4. Dyaneswari va Visave Shatak (Ed.) - 2012 5. Ram-Setu (Ed.) - 2012 6. Maitravel (Co. Author) - 2012 7. Aathavanitil Shantabai ( Co. Author) - 2012 8. Paribhashik Sadnya Kosh - 2013 9. Dr. V. M. Bachal Gaurav Granth (Co.Author) - 2014 10. Majhi Aai (Ed.) - 2014 11. Matrupanchak (Ed.) - 2013 12. Vidnyansrushti (Ed.) - 2014 13. Jeevanvedh (Ed.) - 2014 14. Majhi Jadanghadan (Ed.) - 2014 15. Bharatiya Santanche Yogdan (Ed.) - 2015 Dr. Madhura Koranne
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1. Marathi Natak aani Doctor Pratima - 2012 2. Yekapatri Prayog andi Kalarup - 2012 3. Natyagandh - 2013 Dr. Vaijayantimala Jadhav 1. Majhi Aai - 2014 2. Arun Kolatakaranchi Kavita - 2015 * Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students 1. Dr. Snehal Tawre - National - 5, International- 4 2. Dr. Madhura Koranne - National - 3, International - - 3. Dr. Vaijayantimala Jadhav - National - 6, International - 2 4. Dr. G. R. Apine - National - 6, International- - * Number of publication listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database – International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) - Nil * Monographs – Monograph on New Companies Act, 2013. (Published in February, 2014)- Nil * Chapter in Books: NIL 1. Dr. Snehal Tawre - 7 2. Mrs. Nisha Bhandare - - 3. Dr. Madhura Koranne - 1 4. Dr. Vaijayantimala Jadhav - 1 5. Dr. G. R. Apine - - * Books Edited: 1. Dr. Snehal Tawre - 9 2. Mrs. Nisha Bhandare - - 3. Dr. Madhura Koranne - - 4. Dr. Vaijayantimala Jadhav - - 5. Dr. G. R. Apine - * Books with ISBN/ ISSN numbers with details of publishers: 1.Snehavardhan Prakashan , Pune. 2. Yasawant Publication, Nashik. * Citation Index: NIL
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* SNIP: NIL * SJR: NIL * Impact factor: NIL * h-index: NIL 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: 1. Area‟s of Consultancy for Publication 2. Income - Nil
21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees : External Guide - Open University fo Mauritius c) Editorial Boards : Snehavardhan Prakashan, Pune
22. Student Projects – 1. Modern Litearture 2. Linguistics 3. Cultural Studys 4. Aoutor Studys a) Percentage of student who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/ program - 23 out of 28 students - 82% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the inside i.e. in Research laboratories/ Industry/ other agencies 23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and students- 1. Dr. Snehal Tawre got Best Teacher award by Dr. D.T. Bhosale Social foundation, Pandharpur, 2011. 2. Dr. Snehal Tawre, Dr. Madhura Koranne, Vandana Joshi got Best performance awards in education by Modern Education Society, Pune. 2011
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department – 2010-11 1. Mr. Ashok Kotawal 2011-12 Mrs. Nalini Spiraling, Germany
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Dr. P.C. Shejawalkar Satish Alekar Kedar Bhagwat Pramod Rande Swati Patankar Pratibha Modak Dr. Raja Okharapurkar Dr. Vidhyagouri Tilak Dr. Madhavi Vaidhya Anat Bhave Kamlesh Changediya Lalan Sarang Dr. Ashok Chasakar Vishwas Mehandale 2012-13 Dr. D.T. Bhosale Dr. Leela Govilkar Dr. Mangala Godabole Vishwas Mehandale Chandrahas Mirasdar Dr. N. M. Jhoshi Dr. Veenita Aapate Makarand Tillu Dr. Sanjay Kaptan Pratibha Modak Bhushan Katakar Dr. Kakasaheb Mohite Dr. Ashok Shinde Lalan Sarang Maruti Yadav 2013-14 F.M.Shinde
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Dr. Nagnath Kottapalle Uttam Kambale Dr.P.L.Gawade 2014-15 Swati Mhalang Dr. Leela Vedpathak
25. Seminars/ Conferences / Workshops organized & the source of funding a) State: 1. Organized two days seminar on " Druk-Shravy Mahitipatanchi Nirmitiprakriya" on 5th-6th March 2012. The source of funding- S.P.P.U. 2. Organized two days seminar on " Marathi Vinodi Katha: Swarup aani Sadarikaran" on 4th-5th Feb. 2013. The source of funding- S.P.P.U. 3. Organized One day Seminar on " Majhi Jadanghadan" on 26th Feb. 2014.- The source of funding- S.P.P.U. b) National : NIL c) International : 1. Two days International seminar on " Bharatiy Santanche Yogadan" on 8th-9th Jan. 2015. Organized by Mahatma Gandhi Institute, Marathi Speaking Union, Mauritius and Snehavardhan Research Institute, Pune. 26. Students profile program / course wise:
Name of the Enrolled Applications Pass Course/Programme(re Selected received Percentage fer question no. 4) * M *F
*M = Male *F = Female
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27. Diversity of Students
% of % of Name of the students % of students students Course from the from other States from same state abroad
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. 1- Sonali Peth
29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled PG strength is less as compared to UG. Out UG to PG of Total students admitted for PG more than 70 are our UG students. PG to M.Phil. Not applicable PG to Ph.D. Not applicable Ph.D. to post –Doctoral -- Not applicable Employed - Campus selection - Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship / Self-Employment --
30. Details of infrastructural facilities a) Library - Yes b) Internet facilities for staff & Students - Yes c) Class room with ICT facility – Yes d) Laboratories - Yes 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 325
GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP & FREESHIP (GRANT) 2013-14 Sc CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.A. M.A.
OBC CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.A. M.A.
SBC CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.A. M.A.
NT CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.A. M.A.
ST CLASS SCHOLARSHIP FREESHIP TOTAL B.A. M.A.
GRANT Pune Vidyapeet Gunwant Shishyavrutti Yojana B.A. M.A. B.Com S.Y.B.S .1 c. Pune Vidyapeet Gunwant Shishyavrutti Yojana Pune Vidyapeet Arthik Durbal Ghatak Shishyavrutti Yojana Gov. EBC Eklayva Yojana
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32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts – Guest lectures, Seminars, Soft Skills Development Workshop. 2010-11 1. Organized a lecture by Mr. Ashok Kotwal on 4th Jan. 2011 on "Prathanechi Granth." 2011-12 1. Organised a lecture by Nalini Spiraling on 17th Dec. 2011 on " Germany aani Bharat Yanchyatil Shaikshanik Prawas." 2. Organised two days Seminar on " Druk-Shravy Mahitipatanchi Nirmaitiprakriya" on 5th-6th March 2012. Mrs. Nalini Spiraling, Germany Dr. P.C. Shejawalkar Satish Alekar Kedar Bhagwat Pramod Rande Swati Patankar Pratibha Modak Dr. Raja Okharapurkar Dr. Vidhyagouri Tilak Dr. Madhavi Vaidhya Anat Bhave Kamlesh Changediya Lalan Sarang Dr. Ashok Chasakar Vishwas Mehandale 3. Organized Diploma in Translation Course. 2012-13 Organized two days seminar on " Marathi Vinodi Katha : Swarup aani Sadarikarn" on 4th-5th Feb. 2013. Dr. D.T. Bhosale Dr. Leela Govilkar Dr. Mangala Godabole
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Vishwas Mehandale Chandrahas Mirasdar Dr. N. M. Jhoshi Dr. Veenita Aapate Makarand Tillu Dr. Sanjay Kaptan Pratibha Modak Bhushan Katakar Dr. Kakasaheb Mohite Dr. Ashok Shinde Lalan Sarang Maruti Yadav 2013-14 1. Organized a lecture by D.T. Bhosale on 12th Sep. 2013 on " Vinodi Katha." 2. Organized One day seminar on " Majhi Jadanghadan" on 26th Feb. 2014. 3. Organized Hand-writing competition on " Marathi Bhasha Din" on 27th Feb. 2014. F.M.Shinde Dr. Nagnath Kottapalle Uttam Kambale Dr.P.L.Gawade 2014-15 Swati Mhalang Dr. Leela Vedpathak 4. Organized Orator Competition by Department. Following subject wrer there 1. Aapali Utsavpriyata 2. Dhwanipradushan 3. Yek Peth Yek Ganpati 4. Udhog Vyavsay aani Utsavpriyata. 2014-15 1. The Translation Course that started since 2011-12 has consistansaly and successfully been run by our department. And this will continued in current year too. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning – Use of ITC in few classroom. 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities – Through NCC and NSS, Vidyarthini Manch
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35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans : Strengths: Well qualified staff: out of 5, four staff members are Ph.D.
Department members have PG recognition: 1.Dr. Snehal Tawre 2. Dr. Madhura Koranne 3. Dr.Vaijayantimala Jadhav
Staff members registered for Ph.D. : One Staff
Many Professors has written text-books and references books. Some of them prescribed by S.P.Pune University and other University‟s also.
Published many research articles on various research journals.
Study Tour - All India Radio, Deccan Collage and Museum, Dehu, Alandi etc.
Weaknesses: Student, teacher ratio
Few students having part/ full time job
Opportunities: More research oriented projects
More use of digital classroom, virtual classroom
More exposure to project experience
P.E.S‟s Modern College of Arts Science and Commerce (Wing of Computer and Business Studies) Shivajinagar, Pune 05 M.Com. (Comm.) Department 20 FEBRUARY 2015 28. Name of the department: COMMERCE M.COM (Non-Grant) 29. Year of establishment: M.COM (2012) B.COM (2007). 30. Names of programmes: UG-B.Com and PG- M.Com 31. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/ unit involved – No
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32. Annual/semester/ choice based credit system M Com – Semester with choice based credit system 33. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments – B.COM AND M.COM 34. Courses in collaboration with other universities/ industries and foreign institutions- No 35. Details of the courses discontinued with reasons – No 36. Number of teaching posts – Sanctioned Filled Professors -- -- Associate -- -- Professors Assistant -- 2 Full Time Professors Approved 2 Full Time Adhoc 2 Visiting Faculty 37. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc. /D.Litt. /Ph.D. /M.Phil. etc.) Name Qualification Designatio Specializatio No. of No. of Ph.D. students n n years of guided for past four experience years Prof.M.D.Waghmare M.Com,M.phil, Assistant Commerce 12 years Nil M.P.M Professor Prof. Vaishali Doshi M Com, CS- Assistant Commerce 8 years Nil Inter, NET Professor (commerce) Prof. Niketan Shet M Com, MBA, Assistant Commerce 2 .5years Nil NET. Professor Prof. Shreya Vaidya M Com, CWA- Assistant Commerce 4 years Nil Inter, SET Professor
38. List of senior visiting faculties: Prof. Rohan Bhase (PG) Prof. Agarwal (PG) Prof. Pallavi Kulkarni (PG) Prof. Adv.Ajay Wagh (PG) Prof. Adv.Salunke (PG) Prof.CA.Sumit Shah (PG) Prof.CA.Pradeep Thete(PG) Prof.Rupali Gupte (PG) 39. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty 20%
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40. Student teacher ratio (Programme Wise) – PG- 60 INTAKE 3 FULL TIME AND 2 VISITING FACULTY. STUDENT TEACHER RATIO 12:1
41. Number of academic support staff and administrative staff sanctioned and filled – Sanctioned: Filled: 1 PG CLEARK 1 PEON
42. Qualification of teaching faculty with D.Sc./D.Litt./PhD/M.Phil/PG PhD pursuing 2 PG 11
NAME QUALIFICATION Prof.M.D.Waghmare M.Com,M.phil,M.P.M. Prof.Vaishali Doshi M.com,C.S Inter,NET (Commerce) Prof.Niketan Shet M Com, MBA, NET Prof.Shreya Vaidya M Com, CWA-Inter, SET VISITING FACLTY 07 43. Number of faculty with ongoing project from c. National Nil
d. International funding agencies Nil 44. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST, UGC, DBT, ICSSR and total grants received – Nil 45. Research centre/facility recognized by the University - Nil 46. Publications
Prof.M.D.Waghmare: Presented research paper on Brics at National Level seminar .
Prof Vaishali Doshi Presented Three research papers as
Research Paper Presented on “ A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF E-BANKING WITH TRADITIONAL BANKING “in International Research Journal of Commerce, Management &Social Sciences.(Gramonnati Mandals Arts, Commerce &Science college, Narayangaon,Dist-Pune) ISSN-2321-9831-VOL-1-JULLY-DEC 2014 . Research Paper Presented as a Co-author and on “Role of Technology in Insurance Penetration in India”” at Research paper presentation competition organized by IndSearch Institute, Bavdhan on 21st Feb, 2014
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Research Paper Presented on ““Opportunities And Challenges For Banking sector in 2020”at National Conference organized by Modern Institute of Business Management on 24th September, 2013 [ISSN – 2347-2405] Attended two seminars as: .Attended workshop on “Research Methodology” in Garware College of Commerce August 2013 Attended State Level Seminar on “FDI a boon or a bane “ in Modern College of Engineering Pune.2013
Prof. Niketan Shet Presented four research papers as, Research Paper Presented as n author on “Universal Banking: Financial Mall by Banks” at International Research Journal of Commerce and Management Volume Dec, 2014. Research Paper Presented as a Co-author and Won First Prize on “Strategies for Developing Insurance Product in Rural India” at Research paper presentation competition organized by IndSearch Institute, Bavdhan on 21st Feb, 2014. Research Paper Presented and Won Consolation Prize on “A Review of Corporate Social Responsibility by Banks in India” at World Conference organized by Y. M. College, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University on 14th Feb, 2014. [ISSN – 2321- 8819] Won third prize for Research Paper Presented on “A Review of Foreign Direct Investment in India” at State Level Conference organized by Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce on 8th October, 2013. Research Paper Presented on “Role of Reserve Bank of India in reform period” at National Conference organized by Modern Institute of Business Management on 24th September, 2013 [ISSN – 2347-2405] 47. Areas of consultancy and Income generated – NIL 48. Faculty as members in d. National Committees Nil e. International Committees Nil f. Editorial Boards Nil 49. Students projects c. Percentage of students who have done in house projects including inter- departmental programme –
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M Com 46 Students have been guided for their in house projects for Academic year 2013-2014 and for 2014-2015 total 52 students will be guided for in house project. (under university of Pune Regular Course) d. Percentage of students placed for the projects in organizations outside the institutions i.e. Research Laboratory, Industry and other agencies Nil 50. Awards/ recognitions received by faculty and students. Nil 51. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the departments 1.Dr. Sanjay Kaptan –Head Department of commerce ,UNI Pune 2.Dr. Sanhita Athawale –Associate Prof.T.J.College Pune 3.Dr. N. M. Vechalekar-Dean Indsearch Management Institute. 4.Dr. Shashank Pol –Principal Jedhe college of commerce Pune 5.Dr. Nare –Principal 6.Adv. Ajay Wagh - Advocate 7.CA. Sumit Shah –Partner Vakharia and Associates 8. Adv Vaibhav Salunke-Cyber Law Expert 9. Mr.Bhushan Kelkar –IBM Head. 10.Mr.Pushkar Aurangabadkar-Soft Skill Trainer
52. Seminar/Conferences/Workshops organized and the source of the funding 1.Lecture series (workshop)under soft skill direct tax by Sumit Shah CA for M.Com 2. Lecture series on Human Rights by Adv Ajay Wagh 3. Lecture series on Cyber Law by Adv Vaibhav Salunke e. National No f. International No 53. Students profile programme/ course wise: Name of the course/ Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Programme received *Male Percentage *Female
M.COM 2012-13 80 62 35 25 72%
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M.COM 2013-14 75 60 30 30 75%
M Com 2014-15 70 57 30 27 84%
54. Diversity of students : Name of the course % of the students % of the students % of the students from the same state from other state from abroad M.COM (PART I) 100% - - 2012-13 M.COM(PARTII) 100% - - 2013-14 M.COM (PART I) 100%
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.?
NATIONAL LEVEL SPORT-4 All India Inter University ( khokho ,Net Ball, Hand Ball INTERZONAL LEVEL-1- Net Ball 29. Student progression
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 60% PG to M.Phil. 5%--- PG to Ph.D. --- Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral --- Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 5%
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a) Library- Total books: Main library 9031, Department mcom.500
b) Internet facilities for staff & students: 100% (Hathway 10mbps)Laptos provided.
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c) Class rooms with Ict facility: 100%
d) Laboratories: Dgital library facility provided.
31.Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies. Scholarship under Samaj kalyan SPPU M.Com –IST YEAR -15 STUDENTS M.Com -2ND YEAR-18 STUDENTS Also Department level fee concession is given to selected financially unsound students.
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / Seminar) with external experts
M.COM DEPARTMENT ANNUAL ACTIVITIES 2013-2014
Sr. No Date Particulars
1 Aug 2013 Induction programme of MCOM
2. 21Aug 13 Seminar on carrier in banking sector by IFBI Institute
3. 28 Aug 13 Soft Skills Workshop by Krips Foundation
4. 17 Sept 13 Guest Lecture on Strategic Management by Dr. Shashank Pol 5. 20 Sept 13 Workshop on Research Methodology
6. 23 Sept13 Guest lecture on importance of business research by Dr. Sanjay Kaptain
7. 30 Sept 13 Guest lecture on Cost Audit by Dr. Nare
8. 26.Sept Group Discussion on F.D.I. Boon or Bane
9. 17 Oct to 21 Term End Exam Oct 13 10. Dec 13 UOP Exam
11. 10 Jan 14 Guest lecture on Introduction to Capital Market & online trading
12. 12 Feb 14 Group Discussion on Role of technology in banking
Sector 13. 13 Feb 14 Guest lecture on excise and vat audit by Dr. N. M.
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Vechalekar Guest lecture On Industrial Policies by Dr. Sanhita Athawale 14. 14 Feb 14 Guest lecture on service tax by Sumit Shah Guest lecture On guidance on project by Dr. Shashank Pol 15. 26.Feb 14 Guest lecture on Human Rights by Adv Ajay Wagh Guest lecture On cyber Law by swanaand Shinde
16. 3 to 7April Term End Exam 14 17. 10 May 14 UOP Exam
M.COM DEPARTMENT ANNUAL ACTIVITIES 2014-2015
1 Aug 2014 Commencement of the term
2 20Aug 14 Guest Lecture(series) on Human rights and cyber law under credit system.by Adv Ajay Wagh and Adv Salunke
3 28 Aug 14 Guest lecture on "Introduction to Capital Market"by CA Kudwad
4 17 Sept 14 Group Discussion on on C.S.R
5 20 Sept 14 Guest lecture on" Tax Planning & Execution"by CA Gargote
6 23 Sept14 Presentation on Global Industrial Environment
7 30 Sept 14 Guest lecture on "Recent Advances in Cost Accounting & Cost System" by Dr.Nare
8 5 Oct 14 Seminar on "Implementation of Accounting Standards"by CA Sumit Shah
9 12 Oct 14 Presentation on implementation of 5 S under Recent trends inCosting.
10 17 Oct to 21 Oct 14 Term end Exam of sem I and sem III. 11 28 Dec 14 Seminar on Industrial Economics. By Dr.Sanhita Athwale
12 10 Jan 15 Seminar on "IFRS" (International Financial Reporting Standard" By.CA Gargote 13 12 Feb 15 Guest lecture on ""Recent Advances in Auditing"by.Gargote CA
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14 18 Feb 15 Guest lecture on Direct tax under skill development syllabus To conducted under credit system. 15 20 Feb 15 Industrial Visit to Maratha Chamber of commerce
18 1 April 15 Term End Exam sem II and sem Iv (to be conducted) 19 29 April 15 Project viva Exam(to be conducted) 20 6 May 15 University Exam (to be conducted )
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
Chalk & talk Interactive sessions Practical sessions PPT Presentations Topic wise group discussion Open Book Test Assignments, written Test Mentoring & Counseling sessions (Seminars, workshops & Guest Lectures). Soft skill lecture
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities In addition to NSS work we have contributed through social week, Road safety week, with regards to ISR
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
Strength:- M.COM under credit system has wide scope as students are guided and trained according to the demands of the industry and economy. Apart from regular curriculum they are getting additional knowledge of Human Rights, Cyber Law and Soft Skill which is essential in present situation. Strength : Qualified staff, staff has publish various Research Paper, Academic visit to Maratha chamber of commerce. Career and competitive exam counseling given regularly.
Weakness: Since most of the students prefer working in P.G they are not able to take the at most benefits offered by the department.
Opportunities:- Commerce branch is always under focus and boom, lot of employment opportunities ,becoming entrepreneurs ,is available to the students. Opportunities include: Encourage to do research work by management ,participation in National and International conference. Challenges:- Less support staff and faculties is a big challenge .Also mentoring an average student to excel in his course (examination) is always a challenge. Due to semester system ,to provide (updated information) ,providing practical exposure, is sometimes challenging in limited time frame.
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Future plan:- Department will be focusing on the implementing various career enhancing skills for students, by exploring different job opportunities in this competitive world.
Prof. VAISHALI DOSHI Prof. M. D. WAGHMARE (CO-ORDINATOR M.COM) (VICE- PRINCIPAL)
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Microbiology Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 107. Name of the department: Microbiology 108. Year of Establishment: 2005 109. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.): UG, PG. 110. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved 111. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): UG: Annual Pattern PG: choice based credit system 112. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Nil 113. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. Nil 114. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil 115. Number of Teaching posts sanctioned Filled
Professors - Associate Professors 01 01 Asst. Professors 07 07
116. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,) Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Years of Ph.D. Experience Students guided for the last 4 years Dr. Shilpa Ph.D Head Molecular 09 Mujumdar Biology, PGPR Mr. Vivek M.Sc. NET Asst. Biochemistry, 08
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Bobade Professor Pharmaceutical Biology Dr. Smita Ph. D, Post Asst. Molecular 07 Bhuyan Doc Professor Biology, Fermentation Technology Ms. Sheetal M.Sc. NET Asst. Taxonomy, 05 Pardeshi Professor Fermentation Technology Mrs. M.Sc. Asst. Immunology 07 Anushka Professor Devale Mrs. Rupali M.Sc. Asst. Medical Biology 07 Sawant Professor Mrs. M.Sc. NET Asst. Biochemistry, 05 Madhuri Professor Applied Kothawade Microbiology Mrs. M.Sc. NET Asst. Genetics, 04 Shradha Professor Quantitative Bashetti Biology Ms. M.Sc. Asst. Metabolism 02 Kshitija Professor Pawar Ms. Nikita M.Sc. NET, Asst. Applied 02 Bhonde SET Professor Microbiology
117. List of senior visiting faculty: Nil 118. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty:
119. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise) B.Sc Microbiology: 22:1
M.Sc Microbiology: 26:1
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120. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled Academic support staff: 01 (Lab Assistant), 03 (Lab attendant) 121. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG. 122. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Nil 123. Departmental projects funded by DST-FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received: Funded by UGC 124. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: Nil 125. Publications: a) Publication per faculty Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / international) by faculty and students: 04 Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.): Nil Monographs: Nil Chapter in Books: 01+01(in process) Books Edited: Nil Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers Citation Index SNIP SJR Impact factor h-index 126. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil 127. Faculty as members in a) National committees: Dr. Shilpa Mujumdar ,AMI, EC member b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. 128. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: 75% b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: 25%
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129. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: Nil 130. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department Sr. No. Name of the scientist Name of Institution 1 Dr. Yogesh Shouche NCCS, Pune 2 Dr. B. B.Nath Department of Zoology, University of Pune 3 Dr. Kamlesh Jangid NCCS, Pune 4 Dr. Pranay Goel IISER, Pune
5 Dr. Chetan Gadgil NCL, Pune
6 Dr. Milind Watve IISER, Pune
131. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a)National: 01, BCUD b)International: 00 132. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) F. Y. B.Sc Microbiology 150 50 10 40 86 S.Y. B.Sc Microbiology 40 36 05 31 90
T. Y. B.Sc Microbiology 32 32 06 26 100
M. Sc I Microbiology 200 43 13 30 100 M. Sc II Microbiology 41 41 07 34 60 *M=Male F=Female 133. Diversity of Students Name of the Course % of % of students % of students from other States students from the from same state abroad
F. Y. B.Sc Microbiology 88 10 02 S.Y. B.Sc Microbiology 90 10 00
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T. Y. B.Sc Microbiology 90 10 00 M. Sc I Microbiology 90 10 00 M. Sc II Microbiology 90 10 00
134. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.: 07 135. Student progression Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 95 PG to M.Phil. - PG to Ph.D. 04 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 01 Employed 100 Campus selection 55 Other than campus recruitment 35
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment 10 136. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: Yes b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility: Yes d) Laboratories: Yes (4 Laboratories) 137. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: 02 138. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: Departmental Activities Model and Poster competition Microcreativity (Documentary and Microtoons) Lecture Series Quiz Competition Salad Dressing 139. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Use of LCD projector, animation, Review writing, Group discussion, Presentation. 140. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Filled MOUs with
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1. Satara College of Pharmacy, Satara 2. Nigdi College of Pharmacy, Pune 3. National Toxicology Center, Pune 4. Ayurved Rasshala, Pune 5. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strengths: Well qualified and dynamic staff, Well equipped labs, Many research projects completed, Collaboration with research institutes, Frequent visits and guidance by Alumina, Good Coordination between staff and students
Weaknesses: Improvement of Campus Placement
Opportunities: Research and Development department of Pharma and Biotech industry
Challenges: NET/SET qualification
Physics Department
1. Name of the department: Department of Physics 2. Year of Establishment: 1970 ( 15 – 6 – 1970 along with College) 3. Names of Programmes/Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., and Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D., etc.) : B.Sc. Physics 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 5. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise):
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F. Y. B. Sc. – Annual, S. Y. B. Sc and T. Y. B. Sc - Semester 6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: A course in Physics and Biophysics in Department of Biotechnology of our College 7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Nil 8. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons: Nil 9. Number of teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
Professors ------
Associate Professors 4 4
Asst. Professors 4 4
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.)
No. of Years No. of Ph.D. Name Qualification Designation Specialization of Students Experience guided for the last 4 years
A. V. Deshpande M. Sc. D. H. E. Associate Material 37 - Professor and Science Head
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S. R. Wagh M. Sc., M. Phil, Associate Electronics 28 - ADCSSA Professor
S. S. Thengadi M. Sc. Associate Applied 26 - Professor Electronics V. T. Shelke M. Sc. Associate Electronics 26 - Professor Nileshkumar M. Sc. SET Assistant Material science 4 - Pardeshi Professor S. S. Patil M. Sc. Ph. D. Assistant Material science 1 - Professor V. S. Waman M. Sc. Ph. D. Assistant Nanotechnology 1 - Professor S. R. Gogte M. Sc. NET Assistant Quantum Field 1 - Professor Theory
11. List of senior visiting faculty: Nil 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty: Lectures : Nil Practicals : F.Y.B.Sc. : 12 % S.Y.B.Sc. : 15 % 13. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): (Under Graduate) 29:1
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled:
Sanctioned Filled
Lab Assistant 2 2
Lab Attendant 10 10
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D. itt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG. Ph. D: 2 M. Phil: 1
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PG: 5 16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received Proposals are in Process 1. Systematic synthesis, characterization & Field emission investigations of Novel Metal Oxide nanostructures/heterostructures – Submitted to BCUD, (SPPU). 2. Dependence of Dendritic Computation on Morphology of a Neuron Submitted to UGC. 3. Development of CZTS based low cost thin film solar cells by electrochemical deposition method. Submitted to BCUD, (SPPU). 4. Study of Physical and dielectric properties of Jatropha Curcus L. fruit, nuts and kernels extract for biodiesel applications as alternative fuel - Submitted to UGC.
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received Nil 18. Research Centre/facility recognized by the University Nil
19. Publications: ∗ a) Publication per faculty 1. Dr. Sandeep S. Patil
1. “Vapor−Liquid−Solid Growth of One-Dimensional Tin Sulfide (SnS) Nanostructures with Promising Field Emission Behavior” Sachin R. Suryawanshi, Sambhaji S. Warule, Sandip S. Patil, Kashinath R. Patil and Mahendra A. More; ACS Appl. Mater. Inter., 6 (3), (2014) 2018–2025.
2. “Template Free Electrochemical Synthesis of Highly Crystalline Polyaniline Nanopetals, Nanocrystals and Their Field Electron Emission Investigations” Sandip S. Patil, Shankar P. Koiry, D. K. Aswal, Pankaj Koinkar and M. A. More; J. Electrochem. Soc., 160 (11) (2013) D543-D552.
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3. “Noise Measurement and Analysis of Field Emission Current from Boron Doped Diamond” Pankaj M Koinkar, Ranjit V Kashid, Sandip S Patil, Dilip S Joag, Ri-ichi Murakami and Mahendra A More; IEEE Trans. Nano., TNANO-00109-2013.
4. “Enhanced Field Emission from chemically synthesized Cadmium Sulphide- Polyaniline (CdS-PANI) nanotube composite”, Sandip S. Patil, Akansha D. Shinde, Ruchita T. Khare and Mahendra A. More; IEEE, 14th International Vacuum Electronics Conference (IVEC), 2013, Pages 1-2, DOI: 10.1109/IVEC.2013.6571110.
5. “Synthesis of vertically aligned polyaniline (PANI) nanofibers, nanotubes on APTMS monolayer and their Field Emission characteristics” Sandip S. Patil, Shankar P. Koiry, P. Veerender, D. K. Aswal, S. K. Gupta, D. S. Joag and M. A. More; RSC Advances 2 (2012) 5822.
6. “Ultra low field emission characteristics of chloride doped polypyrrole films” Sandip S. Patil, Purushottam Jha, D. K. Aswal, S. K. Gupta, J. V. Yakhmi, Dilip S. Joag and Mahendra A. More, Poly. Adv. Tech. 23 (2012) 215.
7. “Field emission current noise analysis of carbon based materials” More Mahendra A., Kashid Ranjit V., Patil Sandip S., Shinde Deodatta R. and Joag Dilip S.; IEEE, International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2012, Pages 1-2, DOI: 10.1109/ IVNC.2012.6316832.
8. “Spectra analysis of field emission current from boron doped diamond”, P. M. Koinkar, R. Murakami, R. V. Kashid, S. S. Patil, D. S. Joag, M. A. More; IEEE, International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2012, Pages 1-2, DOI: 10.1109/IVNC.2012.6316882.
9. “Synthesis of Titanium oxide-Polyaniline Nanotube Composite and its Superior Field Emission Characteristics” Sandip S. Patil, Shankar P. Koiry, Dinesh K. Aswal and Mahendra A. More; IEEE, International Vacuum Nanoelectronics Conference (IVNC), 2011, Page No. 123, ISBN: 978-1-4577-1243-2.
10. “Promising Field Emission Characteristics of Polyaniline Nanotubes” Sandip S. Patil, Shankar P. Koiry, Dinesh K. Aswal, Pankaj M. Koinkar, Ri-ichi Murakami and Mahendra A. More; J. Electrochem. Soc. 158 (6) (2011) E63-E66.
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11. “Influence of high-energy electron irradiation on field emission properties of multi- walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) films” Sandip S. Patil, Pankaj M. Koinkar, Sanjay D. Dhole, Mahendra A. More and Ri-ichi Murakami; Physica B 406 (2011) 1809–1813.
12. “Pulsed laser deposited Ga doped ZnO/SiOx/Si(100) thin films and their field emission behaviour” S. D. Shinde, S. M. Jejurikar, Sandip S. Patil, D. S. Joag, S. K. Date, M. A. More, S. Kaimal, T. Shripathi and K. P. Adhi; Solid State Sciences 13 (2011) 1724.
13. “Enhanced field emission characteristics of boron doped diamond films grown by microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition” Pankaj M. Koinkar, Sandip S. Patil, Tae-Gyu Kim, Diasuke Yonekura, Mahendra A. More, Dilip S. Joag and Ri- ichi Murakami; Appl. Surf. Sci. 257 (2011) 1854.
14. “Enhanced Field Emission from the Gold- Polyaniline (Au-PANI) Nanocomposite” Sandip S. Patil, Shankar P. Koiry, Dinesh K. Aswal and Mahendra A. More; AIP Conf. Proc. 1313 (2010) 295; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.353052.
15. “Topotactical Nitridation of α-MoO3 Fibers to γ-Mo2N Fibers and Its Field Emission Properties” Khemchand Dewangan, Sandip S. Patil, Dilip S. Joag, Mahendra A. More and N. S. Gajbhiye; J. Phys. Chem. C. 114, (2010) 14710. “Formation of aligned ZnO nanorods on self-grown ZnO template and its enhanced field emission characteristics” Jai Singh, Sandip S. Patil, Mahendra A. More, Dilip S. Joag, R.S. Tiwari, O.N. Srivastava; App. Surf. Sci. 256 (2010) 6157–6163.
2. Dr. Vaishali S. Waman
1) Why specific mixed solvent composition leads to appropriate film formation of composite during spin coating?
S. S. Ghosh, A. P. Zerwal, G. G. Bisen, G. S. Lonkar, J. V. Sali, V. S. Waman, and S. R. Jadkar
Applied Physics Letters 102 051918 (2013)
2) Bulk-heterojunction morphology control during spin coating: Modelling diffusion assisted phase separation
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S. S. Ghosh, G. S. Lonkar, M. S. Mahajan, S. R. Jadkar, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, V. Ganesan, and J. V. Sali.
Applied Physics Letters 101 173305 (2012)
3) Evolution of structural and optical properties of room temperature synthesized rutile-Ti02 thin films by using chemical deposition method A. H. Mayabadi, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, S. S. Ghosh, B. B. Gabhale, S. R. Rondiya, A. V. Rokade, S. S. Khadtare, V. G. Sathe, H. M. Pathan, S. W. Gosavi, and S. R. Jadkar
Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 75 182 - 187 (2014)
4) Evolution of microstructure and opto-electrical properties in boron doped nc-Si:H films deposited by HW-CVD method V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, S. S. Ghosh, A. H. Mayabadi, B. B. Gabhale, S. R. Rondiya, A. V. Rokade, S. S. Khadtare, H. M. Pathan, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, and S. R. Jadkar
Journal of Alloys and Compounds A 585 523-528 (2014)
5) High growth rate a-SiC:H films using ethane carbon source by HW-CVD method M. M. Kamble, V. S. Waman, S. S. Ghosh, A. H. Mayabadi, H. M. Pathan, V. G. Sathe, T. Shripathi, and S. R. Jadkar
Bulletin of Materials Science 36 1177–1185 (2014) 6) Hydrogenated silicon-carbide (SiC:H) thin films prepared with high deposition rate by hot wire chemical vapor deposition (HW - CVD) method M. M. Kamble, V. S. Waman, A. H. Mayabadi, S. S. Ghosh, B. B. Gabhale, S. R. Rondiya, A. V. Rokade, S. S. Khadtare, H. M. Pathan, V. G. Sathe, T. Shripathi, S. W. Gosavi, and S. R. Jadkar
Journal of Coatings 2014 Article ID 905903, 11 pages (2014) 7) Influence of helium dilution of silane on microstructure and opto-electrical properties of hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si:H) thin films deposited by HW-CVD V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, R. R. Hawaldar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi and S. R. Jadkar
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Materials Research Bulletin 47 3445-3451 (2012)
8) Highly conducting phosphorous doped nc-Si:H thin films deposited at high deposition rate by HW-CVD method V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, Pramod M. R., R. R.Hawaldar, D. P. Amalnerkar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Journal of NanoScience and Nanotechnology 12/11 8459-66 (2012)
9) Highly conducting phosphorous doped n-type nc-Si:H films by HW-CVD for c-Si heterojunction solar cells V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, D. P. Amalnerkar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar RSC (Advances) 2 9873-9880 (2012)
10) Boron doped nc-Si:H window layer prepared by HW-CVD for solar cell applicatoins Pramod M. R., M. M. Kamble, V. S. Waman, S. P. Gore, A. M. Funde, V. G. Sathe, K. R. Patil, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar International Journal of Modern Physics B 6 521-526 (2012)
11) Fine-Tuning of relative fraction of amorphous and crystalline phases in Si:H prepared by PE- CVD method A. M. Funde, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Energy Proceedia 15 229-239 (2012)
12) Influence of the deposition parameters on the microstructure and opto-electrical properties of hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon films by HW-CVD V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, Pramod M. R., A. M. Funde, R. R. Hawaldar, D. P. Amalnerkar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Journal of Non-crystalline Solids 357 3616-3622 (2011) 13) Hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon thin films by hot wire chemical method with varied process pressure V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, Pramod M. R., A. M. Funde, R. R. Hawaldar, D. P. Amalnerkar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Journal of Nanotechnology 2011 10 pages doi:10.1155/2011/242398 (2011)
14) Nanostructured hydrogenerated silicon films by hot wire chemical vapor deposition: The influence of substrate temperature on material properties V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, A. M. Funde, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar.
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Journal of Nano. Electron. Phys. 3/1 590-600 (2011)
15) Structural and optical investigations of nc-Si:H thin films prepared by hot wire method V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, A. M. Funde, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar AIP Conf. Proc. 1391 155-157 (2011)
16) Determination of the optical parameters of a-Si:H thin films deposited by HW-CVD technique using transmission spectrum only. N. A. Bakr, A. M. Funde, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, R. R. Hawaldar, D. P. Amalnerkar, T. S. Salve, S. R. Jadkar: PRAMANA: Journal of Physics 36 519-531 (2011)
17) Role of argon in HW-CVD deposited hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si:H) thin films. N. A. Bakr, A. M. Funde, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, R. R. Hawaldar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Thin Solid Films 519 3501-3508 (2011)
18) Influence of deposition pressure on structural, optical and electrical properties of nc-Si:H films deposited by HW-CVD. N. A. Bakr, A. M. Funde, V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, R. R. Hawaldar, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 72 685-691 (2011)
19) Inter-electrode separation induced amorphous-to-nanocrystalline transition of hydrogenated silicon prepared by capacitively coupled PE-CVD method. A. M Funde. V. S. Waman, M. M. Kamble, Pramod M. R., S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar, J. Nano-Electron. Physics 3 651-661 (2011)
20) Synthesis of hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon films by HW-CVD without hydrogen dilution of silane M. M. Kamble, V. S. Waman, A. M. Funde, V. G. Sathe, S. W. Gosavi, S. R. Jadkar AIP Conf. Proc. 1391 746-748 (2011)
21) Boron Doped p-type Hydrogenated Nanocrystalline Silicon Films Grown by Hot Wire Chemical Vapor Deposition Pramod M. R., M. M. Kamble, V. S. Waman, S. P. Gore, A. M. Funde, V. G. Sathe, S. R. Jadkar AIP Conf. Proc. 1391 517-519 (2011)
22) Synthesis of nc-Si:H thin films by HW-CVD for solar cell applications: The Role of Hydrogen dilution of Silane
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N. A. Bakr, A. M. Funde, V. S. Waman, T. S. Salve, S. R. Jadkar and S. P. Gokhale Proceedings of First Scientific Conference on Nanotechnology, Advanced Materials and their applications,(SCNAMA), Univ. of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq, Part 2 pp. 23-38 (2009) Number of papers published by faculty and students in peer reviewed journals (national / international) 22 + 19 + 1 = 42 in international journals.
Number of publications listed in International Database (for Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.) All published papers are available on Scopus. Monographs: NA Chapter in Books: NA Books Edited: NA Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers National Conference on Energy and Environment (NC2E-2014) on “Energy and Environment Security through Cutting Edge Technology” ISBN no.: 978-93- 83993-10-9, Success Publication, website: www.sharpmultinational.com Citation Index: 5 SNIP: NA SJR: NA Impact factor: 1 –-6 of all above papers. h-index: 5 and 4 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Nil
21. Faculty as members in a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards….: Editorial Board: Dr. Vaishali Waman : Proceedings of National Conference on Energy & Environment, NC2E-2014, University of Pune ISBN: 978-93-83993-10-9 22. Student projects
Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 353 a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme In-house 73 % projects in 2013-14 b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies 27 % projects outside the institution in 2013-14 23. Awards/Recognitions received by faculty and students Achievements of Teaching Staff: Prof. S.S.Thengadi was awarded the “Best Teacher” award by the Progressive Education Society. Pune on 25th January 2012. Achievements of Non Teaching Staff: Mr. S. S. Kamthe has been elected as 1) Member, All India Federation of Non Teaching Staff of colleges and Universities. 2) Chairman, Maharashtra State Federation of Non-Teaching staff of non-agricultural colleges.
Other Achievements : Participation of students in other Institute: Mr. Shriram Ramane completed a course in Experimental Physics at IISER, Pune in December 2014
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists/visitors to the department Following academicians and scientists visited the Department during 1/4/2010 to 31/3/ 2014 1. Prof. C. V. Dharmadikari, Emeritus Professor from IISER, Pune 2. Prof. S. D. Dhole, Department of Physics, University of Pune. 3. Dr. Priyadarshani Karve, Director, Appropriate Rural Technological Institute (ARTI), Phaltan, Pune. 4. Dr. Uday Tade, Scientist from ISRO, Pune 5. Shri M. L. Soman, Head, Training Division, TATA MOTORS, Pune 6. Shri Mayuresh Prabhune, Science Editor, Times Group, Pune
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25. Seminars/Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National: b) International Nil
26. Student profile programme/course wise: Name of Enrollment and Passing Percentage yearwise the *M = Male *F = Female Course/ progra mme (refer question no. 4) 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 M F Passing M F Passing M F Passing M F Passing Percentag Percentag Percentag Percentag e e e e T.Y.B.S 11 6 64.71% 1 1 65.7% 1 8 68.42% 1 13 76.92% c.(Physi 7 8 1 3 cs)
27. Diversity of Students
Name of the % of % of students % of Course students from other students from the States from same state abroad
B. Sc. 95 5 -
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28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? Four students from our department have cleared Defense service Examination 29. Student progression for the year 2014-15
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 25 % PG to M. Phil. - PG to Ph. D. - Ph. D. to Post-Doctoral - Employed - • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment 10% Entrepreneurship/Self-employment -
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library: 01 Department Library: 01 b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students Yes , Speed: 10 MBPS, No. of Nodes : 20 c) Class rooms with ICT facility Yes
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d) Laboratories Number of Labs: 04 (Dark room-01, General lab-02, and computer lab-01) 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies Please refer SSR 5.1.2 32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures/workshops/seminar) with external experts Lectures: 1. Prof. C. V. Dharmadikari, Emeritus Professor from IISER, Pune 2. Prof. S. D. Dhole, Department of Physics, University of Pune. 3. Dr. Priyadarshani Karve, Director, Appropriate Rural Technological Institute (ARTI), Phaltan, Pune. 4. Dr. Uday Tade, Scientist from ISRO, Pune 5. Shri M. L. Soman, Head, Training Division, TATA MOTORS, Pune 6. Shri Mayuresh Prabhune, Science Editor, Times Group, Pune
Workshop: Star Gazing at Paud, Panshet 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning 1) Poster Exhibition/Competition 2) Power point presentation competition 3) Project competition 4) Demonstration method 5) Use of ICT 6) Seminar Activity 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities N/A 35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans 1) Strength: Well qualified staff with research attitude Well equipped laboratory Departmental Library Student participation in all departmental activities Internet facility Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 357
Helping nature to all the students Staff members are conversant with advanced technology in teaching 2) Weaknesses : o Laboratory space constraints 3) Opportunities: o Academically sound students are turning for Basic Science Education instead of pursuing engineering education. 4) Concern : o Establishment of Private Universities. o Job opportunities for B.Sc. Students
Future plans: Functionalize PG centre Starting the research centre in physics To inculcate Research Culture among under graduate students by applying to different funding agency ( UGC,DST,BCUD) for carrying out small projects.
Psychology Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data.
1. Name of the department- Psychology
2. Year of Establishment- 1971
3. Names of Programmes / Courses offered (UG, PG, M.Phil., Ph.D., Integrated Masters; Integrated Ph.D. etc.)- UG, PG.
4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved- NA
5. Annual/semester/choice based credit system (programme wise)-UG.-Annual, PG- choice based credit system
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments- faculty teaches, in skill development courses for P.G. like Personality development and bargaining skills.
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7. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc. –Nil, However, Department conducts skill development training workshops on Graphology, Flower remedy, HIV AIDS counseling Diagnostic testing and Research Methodology by inviting experts from Hospitals and other institutions.
8. Details of courses/ programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons-NA
9. Number of Teaching posts
Sanctioned Filled
_ _ Professors
1 1 Associate Professors
6 6 Asst. Professors
10. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.)
No. of No. of Name Qualification Designation Specialization Ph.D. Years of Stu Experie den nce ts Dr. Amruta Oke M.A., M. Phil, Ph.D Associate Clinical 32 yrs. - guided Professor Psychology for the Smt. Vijaya Jagtap M.A., M.Ed. Assistant Clinical 15yrs. - last 4 Professor Psychology years Smt. Smita Vaidya M.A., SET Assistant Clinical 13yrs. - Professor Psychology Mrs. Shradha Sakatkar M.A., SET, B .Ed. Assistant Counseling 07yrs. - Professor Psychology Mr. Sairaj Patki M.A., SET Assistant Clinical 03 yrs. - Professor Psychology
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Ms Apeksh Gawade M.A. Assistant Counseling 03yrs - Professor Psychology Smt. Sumedha M.A., NET Assistant Counseling 02yrS - Chandekar Professor Psychology
11. List of senior visiting faculty -1) Dr. Ujjwal Nene, 2) Dr. Vaishali Mardhekar
12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (programme wise) by temporary faculty-UG- 0% PG-0%
13. Student -Teacher Ratio (program wise)- F. Y S. Y. T. Y. M. A. I M. A. II Special - 35:4 35:4 48:4 48:4 Practical - - 12:1 8:1 8:1 General 240:2 50:2 50:2 - -
14. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled- Two Lab Assistants and two lab attendants.
15. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil / PG.(Ref- Ans.No-10
Name Qualification
Dr. Amruta Oke M.A., M. Phil, Ph.D
Smt. Vijaya Jagtap M.A., M.Ed.
Smt. Smita Vaidya M.A., SET
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Mrs. Shradha Sakatkar M.A., SET, B .Ed.
Mr. Sairaj Patki M.A., SET
Ms Apeksh Gawade M.A.
Smt. Sumedha Chandekar M.A., NET
16. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received- Nil However one senior faculty has prepared the proposal on “EQ Development of school children” which she will be submitting to U.G.C. for funding in June 2015
17. Departmental projects funded by DST - FIST; UGC, DBT, ICSSR, etc. and total grants received-Nil
18. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University-Nil. Dr. Amruta Oke is a recognized guide for M Phil course of SPPU.
19. Publications:
a) Publication per faculty
No. of Name Publications
Dr. Amruta Oke 3
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Smt. Vijaya Jagtap 1
Smt. Smita Vaidya 3
Mrs. Shradha Sakatkar 3
Mr. Sairaj Patki 7
Dr. Vaishali Mardhekar 5
∗ Number of papers published in peer reviewed journals (national / International) by faculty and students Dr. Vaishali Mardhekar – 01 Mr. Sairaj M. Patki - 01
∗ Number of publications listed in International Database (For Eg: Web of Science, Scopus, Humanities International Complete, Dare Database - International Social Sciences Directory, EBSCO host, etc.)- Nil
∗ Monographs- Nil
∗ Chapter in Books
∗ Books Edited-Nil
∗ Books with ISBN/ISSN numbers with details of publishers Dr. Amruta Oke has 2 books with ISBN nos. 1) Manasshastra co-author 2010 Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd. ISBN- 2) Manasshastra- Vartanche shastra (2015) Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt, Ltd. ISBN- 987-93-325 1936-7 Citation Index -
∗ SNIP - Nil
∗ SJR Nil
∗ Impact factor -
∗ h-index -
20. Areas of consultancy and income generated- Psychological Counseling non-remunerative
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in
a) National committees b) International Committees c) Editorial Boards…. Dr. Amruta Oke is a member of a editorial board of a national level journal Manas shastra Patrika with ISSN-2394-4730. Dr. Amruta Oke is a joint secretary of Indian Association of Human Behavior.
22. Student projects
a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme -100%
b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/ other agencies-0% Note: Guidance is given by in house faculty but for field work and data collection, 100% students are placed outside.
23. Awards / Recognitions received by faculty and student
24. List of eminent academicians and scientists / visitors to the department
25. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding a) National-Nil
b) International-nil
26. Student profile programme /course wise: M.A. (Psychology):
Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme Selected received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) 2009-10
2010-11 107 48 ? ? 89
2011-12 64 48 12 36 100 2012-13 80 45 5 40 91 2013-14 80 42 12 30 100
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*M = Male *F = Female
Name of the Applications Enrolled Pass Course/programme Selected received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) 2009-10
2010-11 107 48 ? ? 89
2011-12 64 48 12 36 100 2012-13 80 45 5 40 91 2013-14 80 42 12 30 100
27. Diversity of Students (U.G)
% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad 2009-10 2010-11 87.5 0 12.5 2011-12 95.46 0 4.5 2012-13 100 0 0 2013-14 96.87 0 3.1 2014-15 94.87 5.1 0
% of % of students % of Name of the students from other students Course from the States from same state abroad 2009-10 2010-11 87.5 0 12.5
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2011-12 95.46 0 4.5 2012-13 100 0 0 2013-14 96.87 0 3.1
Student progression Against % enrolled
UG to PG 31 PG to M.Phil. Nil PG to Ph.D. 4.8% Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral -Nil Employed • Campus selection • Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/Self-employment
2014-15 94.87 5.1 0
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc.? NET-2
29. Student progression
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities
a. Library
Ratio of library books to students enrolled – 251:71
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Cost of books available in the library for the subjects - Rs. 2,36,080.70/- Average number of books added during last 3 years – 13 (2011-2013) Manuscripts: facility available under non-teaching staff and teacher‟s supervision Reference books: facility available under non-teaching staff and teacher‟s supervision Download: facility available under teacher‟s supervision Reading list, Bibliography: available In-house Remote Access to e-resources: facility available under teacher‟s supervision Assistance in searching Database: provided by respective research guides/ subject teachers
b. IT INFRASTRUCTURE
Computer-student ratio: 5:71 LAN Facility: available Number of computers with internet facility: 6 The department staff has access a total of 4 desktop computers and 2 laptops, all having internet connection via LAN and wifi. Two desktops and one laptop are available for use by post-graduate students under the supervision of staff members for statistical analyses, typing work, and accessing online resources.
c. Classrooms with ICT facility
Lectures are frequently conducted using power-point presentations in the laptop and projector-enabled classrooms. As the classroom is Wifi-enabled the teachers can introduce the students to online resources like educational documentaries, e-books, etc. The department has 11 educational CDs that are useful in better understanding of subject matter and in making the lectures more interesting for students. The department has 7 movie CDs related to psychological aspects that are, on some occasions used for screening to educate the students about psychological phenomena in a more interesting audio-visual manner. Such screenings are followed by discussion with students by subject teachers/ experts in the field, or assignments based upon the screened movie.
d. Laboratoty
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31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies
32. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts
Sr. Activity No. 1 Placements 2 Quiz Competitions HPT Nasik, Wadia College Wadia College Modern College 6 Seminars- 1. Pune University 2. EMMRC Social Psy 3. Nagar- Sarada college(Psychotherapies) 4. Biopsychological health Shirur- State Level
7 Guest lectures 1. Suicide - Dr. C.G.Deshpande, Dr. Ulhas Luktuke, Dr. Medha Kumthekar 2. Psychological Research - Dr. Vaishali Mardhekar 3. NEO-PI - Dr.Savita Deo 4. Psychology testing application - DR. Sucharita Gadre 5. Neurocognitive Science - Dr. Awasthi 8 Workshops Pre marital counseling workshop – Mrs. Haldankar HIV –AIDS Workshop – Dr. Ujjwal Nene Dignostic Psychological Assesment - Dr. Ujjwal Nene Dance Therapy - Mr. Tonmoy Haldar Rorschach Administration - Dr. Ujjwal Nene Geriatric Counseling - Mrs. Vanita Jadhav
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School Counseling - Mr. Pawan Gaikwad Soft Skills - Smita Dongare & Anuja Kolhatkar Career Counseling - Dr. Shreeram Geet Yoga Therapy - Mr. Shankar Khedkar Drug Addiction & Rehabilitation - Mr. Indrajeet Deshmukh 9 Study visits 1. Prasana Autism centre 2. Christian Counseling Centre, Vellore 3. Sumpark Balgram 4. Muktangan 5. Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA) 6. Ratnagiri, Mental Hospital 7. Kavalyadham & Manshakt 8. Delhi, Hypnotherapy-National seminar -JNU 9. Kripa Foundation, Pune Drug De-addiction Centre
13 Other Activities and Programs Counseling camp Pragatee Foundation Group Testing & Career Awareness program Earnst and Young Foundation Career Awareness program in Corporation schools
33. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning
34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities
Sr. Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) Activities No. 1. Counseling Service (Free counseling service provided throughout the year, to stake holders, special cases identified during counseling camp, and cases requiring further sessions) 2. Counseling Camp
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(Free counseling service provided on week every year since 2008) 3. Aptitude Testing & Career Counseling (Free computer-based aptitude testing followed by career counseling by experts provided throughout the year since 2011) 4. Pragati Foundation Group Testing & Career Awareness (M.A.-II students of the department provide psychological testing services and career awareness to children of brick-kiln laborers (2012, 2013))
Sr. Extension activities No. 1. Guest lecture on Suicide- C.G.Deshpande Vilas Luktuke Kumthekar Ma‟am (27/01/10) 2. Visit to Prasanna Autism centre (27/07/11) 3. Visit to Schizophrenia Awareness Association (SAA) (20/07/11) 4. HIV –AIDS Awareness Workshops (Each year) 5. Guest Lecture by Paramheet members (12/08/12)
Study visit to Muktangan (17/02/12) Study Tour- Sumpark Balgram (24/08/13) Study Visit to Kripa Foundation Drug De-addiction Centre (03/09/13)
35. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans
S - Strengths
1. Competent, dynamic, and approachable faculty members 2. Internet-enabled department 3. Ample co-curricular activities with emphasis on practical skills and applications of theoretical concepts not covered in syllabus
W - Weaknesses 1. Students admitted having average marks and lower socio-economic background.
O - Opportunity 1. Active participation in syllabus revision of SPPU. 2. Placements
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3. Hi-Tech facilities 4. Staff is encouraged and sponsored to participate in seminars and workshops.
C - Challenges 1. Mentoring underperformers, students having average marks, students from diverse backgrounds, students from lower socio-economic background, etc.
Department of statistics
Statistics Department
1. Name of the Department : Department of Statistics 2. Year of Establishment : 1970 ( Under Graduate ), 1979, (M.Com).,2009 (M.Sc.) 3. Names of Programs / Courses offered: B.Sc. ( Principal), M.Sc., B.Com (Statistics Special), M.Com. (Statistics Special) 4. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments / units involved: Computer Science, Biotechnology, Commerce, Economics (M.A), Psychology, Environmental Science, Geography and M.Phil (BMCC). MCA (Commerce) 5. Programes: Annual Semester Choice based credit system F.Y. B.Sc. S.Y. B.Sc. M.Sc. F.Y. B.Com. T.Y. B.Sc. M.Com S.Y. B.Com. T.Y. B.Com.
6. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments Computer science and English. 7. Courses in collaboration with other industries. Department has organized a course in collaboration with CYTEL software company, Ltd. Pune, “A certificate course in SAS software”. 8. Details of courses/ programs discontinued (if any) with reasons : Nil 9. Number of teaching posts: Sanctioned Filled Professors - - Associate Professors 3 3 Asst. Professors 8 8
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10. Faculty with name qualification, designation, specialization( D.Sc./ D.Litt./Ph.D./M. Phil etc.) Sr. No. Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of years of Ph.D. experience students guided for the last 4 years 1 Prof. P. G. Dixit M.Sc. M.Phil Associate Statistical 35 Professor and Process - Head of the Control and Department Stochastic Process 2 Prof. P.S. Kapre M.Sc. M.Phil Associate Actuarial 35 Professor Statistics - 3 Dr. M.M. Sane M.Sc. M.Phil Associate Statistical 19 Ph.D.NET Professor Inference - 4 Prof. R.M. M.Sc. SET Assistant Sampling 16 Umrani M.Phil. Professor Methods - 5 Prof. M.Sc. M.Phil, Assistant Directional 08 A.T.Kamble SET Professor Data Analysis, - Survival Analysis 6 Prof. T.N. M.Sc. M.Phil Assistant Clinical Trials 10 Choudhary Professor -
7 Prof. P.S. Waldhe M.Sc. SET Assistant Linear Algebra 4 Professor and Actuarial - Statistics 8 Prof. A. S. M.Sc. Assistant 5 Chinchanikar Professor - 9 Prof. M.A. M.Sc. Assistant 4 Kanade Professor - 10 Prof. A. V. M.Sc. Assistant 1 Kulkarni Professor - 11 Prof. M. S. Deo M.Sc. Assistant 1 Professor -
11. List of Senior Visiting faculty: i. Dr. G. B. Marathe ( Pune University) ii. Dr. M.S. Prasad ( Bharati Vidyapeeth) iii. Dr. S.S. Deo( Pune University) iv. Prof. A. R. Darekar ( Abasaheb Garware College, Pune) v. Prof. M.S. Kasture( New Arts, Commerce Science college, Ahmednagar) vi. Mr. Kotkar M.S.( CYTEL software Pvt. Ltd. Pune)
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vii. Sagita Raut (Modern College, Pune -05) Viii. Sangia Sharma (Modern College, Pune -05) 12. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled (Program wise)by temporary faculty. 10% by temporary staff 13. Student- teacher ratio (Program wise): 65:1 Science UG: Commerce UG : Science PG: Commerce PG : 14. Number of academic support staff (technical)and administrative staff; sanctioned : 4 and filled : 4+1 (common faculty clerk working in college office) 15.Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc D.Lit Ph.D M. Phil. PG - - 1 6 3 16.Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National Funding agencies and grants received : Nil 17. Departmental projects funded by DST- FIST, UGC, DBT,ICSSR etc. and total grants received. Nil 18.Research Centre facility recognized by the University. : Nil Note : Individual teachers publish their research papers 19.Publications per faculty *Publications per faculty Name Books Research Papers Prof. P.G. Dixit 70 1 Prof. P.S.Kapre 30 - Dr. M.M. Sane - - Prof. A.T. Kamble - 2 (are in process) 20. Areas of consultancy and income generated : Statistical analysis consultancy activity is done free of charge . It is not done as professional service. i. Prof. T.N. Choudhary ii. Prof. A.S. Chinchanikar
21. Faculty as member in a) National committees b) International committees c) Editorial Boards. : Nil 22. Student Projects. a) Percentage of students who have done in house projects including inter departmental/ programs 100% for T.Y. B.Sc. and M.Sc. b) Percentage of students placed projects in organizations outside the institution i.e. Research Laboratories/ Industry/ Other agencies.: Industry 10% with NSSO, NIBM and Gokhale Institute Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 372
23. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and Students. i. Ms. Kirti Gaikwad the past student is appointed in the central Government in Indian Statistical Services (ISS) as statistical officer. ii. Mr. Chandrashekhar Potnis the past student is awarded “Exemplary Industrialist “ by K.B. Alias Anna Talwalkar Memorail Trust in February 2014. iii. Mr. Pande Dilip promoted to the post of colonel in Indian Army currently posted in Pune. iv. Santosh Payas promoted to Deputy Director in the office of Census. He received appreciation award in the form of medal by President of India for Best Population Census Work. 24. List of Eminent academicians and scientist / visitors to the department. Sr. Date Name of the Guest No. 1 29-06- 2011 Dr.Anant Patki 2 27-07- 2011 Dr.Vijay Kulkarni 3 17-12- 2011 Dr.J.K.Wani,Calgeri University, Alberta Canada 4 20-12-2011 Dr. Jayraman 5 27/07/2012 Dr. J. V. Deshpande 6 22/08/2012 Mr.Akshay Dixit, Sonal Dhand, Alpana Dwivedi, Rajaraman ( Ultramax Infonet ) 7 23/08/2012 Dr. M. B. Kulkarni 8 07/09/2012 Dr. M. N. Deshpande 9 12/10/2012 Dr. Mohan Kale 10 28/12/2012 Mrs. Sahinta Yeolekar 11 11/02/2013 Dr. Waman H. J. 12 16/03/2013 Dr. Ashok Shanbhague 13 01/05/2013 Dr. M. N. Deshpande and Mr. Gokhale 14 29/06/2013 Dr. Onkareshwara Prasad 15 27/07/2013 Mr. H.N. Patil 16 24/08/2013 Mr. Potnis , Ms. Kirti Gaikwad 17 17/01/2014 Mr. Akash Rughani Ms. Hemal Thakkar Ms. Deepti Pujari Mr. Lavesh Pillai Dr. A. P. Gore 18 18/01/2014 Prof. A. G. Gosavi
26/06/2014 Dr. V. Parmeswaran
13/12/2014 Dr. Palanichami
17/10/2014 Dr. D.T. Shirke Lecture Mr. Nitin Pawar Series
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16/12/2014 Prof. Akanksha Kashikar
Started SAS Mrs. Priti Pandhu course 11/12/2014 Dr. Ketkar
16/12/2014 Prof. V. C. Kakade
25. Seminars/ Conference/ Workshop organized and the source of funding.
Sr. Year Name Source of Funding No. 1 2009-10 Five days Refresher Ministry of Statistics, training on Delhi. Biostatistics for ISS officers. 2 2010-11 National Workshop on University of Pune Medical Statistics and Clinical Trials ( Dr. PV. Sukhatme Birth centenary memorial) 3 2012-13 National Workshop on Students‟ Welfare Careers in Statistics University of Pune (International Statistics Year) 4 2013-14 Workshop on revision University of Pune of M.Sc. I Sem I and II (Choice based credit system) syllabi 5 2013-14 Workshop on revision University of Pune of M.Sc. II Sem III and IV (Choice based credit system) syllabi 6 2014-15 i. S.Y. B.Sc. Quiz Board of Students‟ Round II Welfare Savitribai ii. T. Y. B.Com. Phule University of Syllabi Revision Pune BCUD, Savitribai Phule University of Pune
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26. Student profile program/course wise: Year Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/Program received percentage Male Female T.Y. B.Sc. 25 19 84.21 2010- M.Sc. 89 28 2011 T.Y. B.Com 6 6 2 4 100 M.Com. 4 4 T.Y. B.Sc. 23 23 73.91 2011- M.Sc. 95 30 2012 T.Y. B.Com 1 1 0 1 100 M.Com. 3 3 T.Y. B.Sc. 32 27 96.30 2012- M.Sc. 132 32 2013 T.Y. B.Com 11 11 5 6 80 M.Com. 1 1 0 1 100 T.Y. B.Sc. 30 25 76.00 2013- M.Sc. 145 30 2014 T.Y. B.Com 10 10 M.Com. - - - - -
T.Y. B.Sc. 35 28 2014- M.Sc. 175 32 2015 T.Y. B.Com 2 2 1 1
M.Com. - - - -
27. Diversity of students
Name of the % of students % of students % of students course from the from the other from abroad same state state
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
28. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services etc. Name of examination No. of students SET 02
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Civil services 01
29. Student progression Year Against % enrolled UG to PG 50%
P.G. to M. Phil, Ph.D. 00 Employed 30% -Campus selection -Other than campus recruitment
Entrepreneurship/ self 10% employment
30. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library : Yes b) Internet facilities for staff and Students : Yes c) Class rooms with ICT facility : Yes ( In 3 classrooms) All d) Laboratories : Yes Area : 31. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies : Earn and Learn and Scholarship 32. Details on student enrichment programs ( Special lectures/ workshop/ seminar) with external experts. a) Guest lectures are organized by the department for students by eminent resource person in statistical field.
b) Statistics Fest : Department has organized on the occasion of International Statistics Year 2013, the Statistical Fest for S.Y., T.Y. B.Sc., M.Sc.(I and II) Students on 18th January 2014. Case studies, statistical crossword, puzzle solving and Guest Lectures were the events of this fest. Dr. A. P. Gore and Prof. A. G. Gosavi Dr. R.S. Zunjarrao (Principal) were the speakers for this fest. Prof..P. S. Chirputkar presided over the function.
c) Quiz: F.Y. B.Sc., F.Y. B.Sc. (Computer Science) and S. Y. B.Sc. Quiz Round I was organized on 11th January 2014. Second round of S.Y. B.Sc. Quiz was Conducted on at Abasaheb Garware College Pune. 33. Teaching methods adopted to improve students‟ learning.
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i. Question Banks ii. Assignments iii. Problem Corner iv. Seminar v. Power Point Presentation 34. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities. Department : i. Students Welfare Association ii. SAS Training Course Individual : 35. SWOC analysis of the department and future plans. Strength : Enthusiastic staff, good students, limited number of students in class enables to pay personal attention, Departmental library, good computing facility , placement, Students activities, departmental timing suitable to students in different classes. Weakness :
Opportunities : Good requirements of statisticians, increasing demand of statisticians.
Challenges :
Future Plans :
Zoology Department
The Self-evaluation of every department may be provided separately in about 3-4 pages, avoiding the repetition of the data. 141. Name of the department: Zoology 142. Year of Establishment: 1979 143. Names of Programmes / Courses offered: UG, Ph.D. 144. Names of Interdisciplinary courses and the departments/units involved: Nil 145. Annual/ semester/choice based credit system (programme wise): B. Sc. Zoology Semester system 146. Participation of the department in the courses offered by other departments: Few of staff members conduct lectures and practicals for the UG and PG students at the Biotechnology, Agri-Biotechnology and Microbiology department. Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Shivajinagar, Pune -411005 Page 377
147. Courses in collaboration with other universities, industries, foreign institutions, etc.: Our department conducts Integrated Vermitecnology Training Course (IVTC), two batches per year in collaboration with Praj Foundation, Pune and Institute of Natural Organic Agriculture (INORA), Pune. 148. Details of courses/programmes discontinued (if any) with reasons : M.Sc. Zoology- Due to inadequate admissions. 149. Number of Teaching posts Consult Office…. Discuss with Prof SRC Sanctioned Filled
Professors ? Nil Associate Professors ? 01 Asst. Professors ? 03
150. Faculty profile with name, qualification, designation, specialization, (D.Sc./D.Litt. /Ph.D. / M. Phil. etc.,)
Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of No. of Ph.D. Years of Students guided Experience for the last 4 years Mr. Narendra M.Sc. M. Associate Developmental 28 Nil Madhukar Phil. Professor Biology Naidu
Mr. Bharat M.Sc. Assistant Cell Biology 17 Nil Thalu Professor Kalbage Dr. M.Sc. Ph.D. Assistant Developmental 2 Nil Yugandhar Professor Biology & Satish Shinde Entomology
Dr. Pappu M.Sc. Ph.D. Assistant Entomology 2 Nil Sawleram Professor Kudnar
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151. List of senior visiting faculty: 1. Dr. Hemant V. Ghate 2. Dr. Arun M. Bhalerao 3. Dr. Sushama J. Thatte 4. Prof. B. B. Nath 152. Percentage of lectures delivered and practical classes handled(programme wise) by temporary faculty: 42.86 % (60/140) of lectures and practical handled by temporary faculty. 153. Student -Teacher Ratio (programme wise): For practical- student: teacher ratio is 12:1. For theory it varies as per class. 154. Number of academic support staff (technical) and administrative staff; sanctioned and filled: Sanctioned : ???? …..Consult Office Filled : 1 Laboratory assistant and 4 Laboratory Attendants and 1 Temporary Support staff 155. Qualifications of teaching faculty with DSc/ D.Litt/ Ph.D/ MPhil/PG.: DSc: 0, PhD: 2, M.Phil. :1, PG:1. Temporary staff: PhD : 2 , PG : 1. 156. Number of faculty with ongoing projects from a) National b) International funding agencies and grants received: Dr. H. V. Ghate has guided a Woman Scientist (Mrs. Gauri Sathye) working on project specially designed for women by Department of Science and Technology.(WSO-B of DST: 2011-2013) Dr. H. V. Ghate also guided a Post-Doctoral fellow (Dr. Sanket Tembhe) working on DNA Barcoding of bugs. His work is funded by Department of Biotechnology(DBT Post-Doc 2011-2013) 157. Research Centre /facility recognized by the University: YES 158. Publications: a) Publication per faculty Dr. H. V. Ghate: International Journals: 1. Salunke, B.K., R. C. Salunkhe, D. P. Dhotre, A, B. Khandagale, S. A. Walujkar, G. S. Kirwale, H. V. Ghate, M. S. Patole& Y. S. Shouche (2010).DiversityofWolbachia in Odontotermes spp. (Termitidae) and Coptotermesheimi (Rhinotermitidae)using the multigene approach.. FEMS Microbiol Lett 307 : 55–64
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2. Gupta AK, Dharne MS, Rangrez AY, Verma P, Ghate H.V, Rohde M, Patole MS &Shouche YS (2010).Ignatzschineriaindica sp. nov.andIgnatzschineriaureaclastica sp. nov., isolated from adult flesh fly (Diptera: Sarcophagidae). Int J SystEvolMicrobiol. vol. 61. In Pressdoi:10.1099/ijs.0.018622-0. 3. Gaikwad, S., S.S. Ghaskadbi, H.V. Ghate and Y.S. Shouche (2011).DNA Barcoding of nymphalid butterflies (Nymphalidae: Lepidoptera) from Western Ghats. Mol. Biol. Rep. DOI 10.1007/s11033-011-0988-7 4. Ghate, H.V.,C.A. Viraktamath, and R. Sundararaj (2011).First Report of Capnolymma cingalensis Gahan (Cerambycidae : Lepturinae) from India. Tabrobanica, 3: 104-106 5. Gupta, A.K., Dana Nayduch, A. Y. Rangrez, M. S. Dharne, P. Verma, B. Shah, H. V. Ghate, M. S. Patole, Y. S.. Shouche (2011),Phylogenetic characterization of bacteria in the gut of houseflies (Muscadomestica L.),FEMS Microbiol Ecol. 79 (2012) 581– 593. 6. Kocorek, A. and H.V. Ghate (2012). Megymenumdistanti a new remarkable species of Dinidoridae subfamily Megymeninae (hemiptera: Heteroptera: Dinidoridae) from India. Zootaxa, 3218: 31-39. 7. Pawar, K. D., S.Banskar, S. D. Rane, S. S. Charan, Girish J. Kulkarni, S. S. Sawant, H. V. Ghate, M. S. Patole& Y. S. Shouche (2012). Bacterial diversity in different regions of gastrointestinaltract of Giant African Snail (Achatinafulica). Microbiology Open,doi: 10.1002/mbo3.38 8. Salunke, B. K., R. C. Salunkhe, D. P. Dhotre, S. A. Walujkar, Avinash B. Khandagale,a R.Chaudhari,R. K. Chandode, H. V. Ghate, M. S. Patole,J. H. Werren,d and Y. S. Shouche (2012). Determination of Wolbachia Diversity in Butterflies from Western Ghats, India, by a Multigene Approach. June 2012 Applied and Environmental Microbiology,78(12):4458:online availability at http://aem.asm.org/content/78/12/4458 9. Ghate, H.V. and Mitra, B. (2013). First record of Purpuricenus temminckii (Coleoptera : Cerambycidae) from India. TAPROBANICA,5 (1): 75-76 10. Korn, Michael, Nicolas Rabet, Hemant V. Ghate, Federico Marrone, and Anna K. Hundsdoerfer (2013). Molecular Phylogeny of Notostraca. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2013.08.006 11. Fontanilla IKC, Sta. Maria IMP, Garcia JRM, Ghate H, Naggs F, et al. (2014) Restricted Genetic Variation in Populations of Achatina (Lissachatina) fulicaoutside of East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands Points to the Indian Ocean Islands as the Earliest Known Common Source. PLoS ONE 9(9): e105151. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0105151 12. Agarwala, B.K, H.V. Ghate and P.P Bahttacharjee (2014). Redescriptions of Imantocera penicillata Hope and Eutaenia corbetti Gahan (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), with Records of Host Plants from India. The Coleopterist Bulletin, 68(4):719-726. 2014. 13. Vives, Eduard and H. V. Ghate (2015). On two rare Cerambycid beetles (Coleoptera) from India. Taprobanica Vol. 7 (1): 40-42 14. Padhye, S., N. Rabet and H.V. Ghate (2015). First faunal inventory of large branchiopods (Crustacea: Branchiopoda) of Western Maharashtra, India with taxonomical and distributional comments. Zootaxa, 3904 (2): 208–222 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3904.2.2) 15. COCQUEMPOT, C., Alain DRUMONT, Dimitri BROSENS & Hemant V. GHATE (2015). First interception of a cerambycid beetle Stromatium longicorne (Newman, 1842) in
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Belgium and distribution notes on other species of Stromatium (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Cerambycinae). In Press Belgian Journal National Journals: 16. Kulkarni, M.R. , Sameer Padhye, A. I. Vanjare, S. S. Jakhalekar, Yugandhar Satish Shinde, S. V. Paripatyadar6, S. D. Sheth, Siddharth Kulkarni8, S. K. Phuge, Kalyani Bhakare, A. S. Kulkarni, Kalpana Pai and Hemant V. Ghate (2015). Documenting the Fauna of a Small Temporary Pond from Pune, India. In Press: Journal of Threatened Taxa. 17. Mukherjee, T.K.and Ghate, H.V. (2010):Redescription of Hierodulacoarctata Saussure (Mantidae: Mantodea) from Maharashtra, India.Journal ofThreatened Taxa, 2(9): 1167-1171 18. Padhye, S.M. , H. V. Ghate& K. Pai (2010). New locality record and additional information on the habitat of Cyclestheria hislopi (Baird, 1859) (Crustacea: Branchiopoda: Cyclestherida) in India. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 3(1): 1445- 1448. 19. Padhye, S.M. , H. V. Ghate & K. Pai.(2011). New locality records and additional information on habitats of three species of clam shrimps (Crustacea: Branchiopoda) from a region in northern part of Western Ghats (Sahyadris), India. Journal of Threatened Taxa,Short Commnication 3(5): 1756–1763 20. Ghate, H.V. (2011). A Note on Dorysthenesrostratus (Fabricius) (Cerambycidae: Prioninae) from Coimbatore.BugsR‟All Newsletter, Dec. 2011, No.18: 8-9. 21. Joshi, R., G.P. Pathak and H.V. Ghate. (2011) Photographic evidence of gregarious behavior in Cyclopeltasiccifolia(Westwood) (Pentatomoidea: Dinidoridae)BugsR‟All Newsletter, Dec. 2011, No.18, 2-3 22. Ghate, H.V., G. P. Pathak, YogeshKoli and G. P. Bhawane(2012).First record of two Pentatomidae bugs from Chandoli (Kolhapur, MaharashtraState). Journal of Threatened Taxa, 4(4): 2524-2528 23. Ghate,H.V., S.Riphungand N.S.A. Thakur (2012). First record of Sarothroceralowii White 1846 (Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Lamiini) from India. Journal of Threatened Taxa. 4(7): 2709-2712 24. Padhye, A.D. and H.V. Ghate (2012). Amphibian fauna of Maharashtra. In: Fauna of Maharashtra, Zoological Survey of India, Published by The Director, ZSI, Kolkata. 20 (part 1): 239-246 25. Ghate, H.V. (2012). Freshwater Sponges. In: Fauna of Maharashtra, Zoological Survey of India, Published by The Director, ZSI, Kolkata.20 (part 2): 215-216 26. Pathak, G., Ghate, H.V.and R.M. Sharma (2012). Stink Bugs (Insects: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). In: Fauna of Maharashtra, Zoological Survey of India, Published by The Director, ZSI, Kolkata. 20 (part 2) 473-475 27. Ghate, H.V. (2012). Cerambycidae (Coleoptera : Cerambycidae).In: Fauna of Maharashtra, Zoological Survey of India, Published by The Director, ZSI, Kolkata. 20 (part 2) 503-505, 28. Ghate, H.V. (2012). Tortoise Beetles (Chrysomeloidea: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae). In: Fauna of Maharashtra, Zoological Survey of India, Published by The Director, ZSI, Kolkata. 20 (part 2) 523-526 29. Ghate, H.V. (2013). Eurysaspis flavescens Distant, a new Pentatomidae member for Indian Territory. Prommalia(e-journal of Zoological Survey of India,I : 45-48
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30. Ghate, H.V. (2013). Report of Dissosternuspertii Hope (Coleoptera: CERAMBYCIDAE: Prioninae) from Pune, Maharashtra State. Prommalia (e-journal of Zoological Survey of India), I : 65-68 31. Ghate, H.V. (2013). Challenges for taxonomy in Indian context.Invited articlefor ENVIS issue (BOOK) on „Arthropods and their Conservation in India (Insects & Spiders)Envis Bulletin (Special issue on Arthropods and their Conservation. (Insects & Spiders), pages 60-66 published by Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun (2011 issue published in 2013. 32. Jakhalekar, S. and H.V. Ghate(2013).A Note on Five Freshwater Sponges (Porifera: Spongillina: Spongillidae) from Pune (Maharashtra, India).Journal of Threatened Taxa, 5 (9) : 4392- 4403. 33. Datar, M. N., Pathak, G. and H.V. Ghate (2013).A note on Occurrences of CucumissativusL.Formahardwickii (Royle) W. J. De Wilde &Duyfjes (Cucurbitaceae) in Peninsular India. Journal of Threatened Taxa,5(15): 5010–5012 34. GhateH.V. and Narendra M. Naidu (2013). First record of Oplatocera halliLepesme, 1956 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Western India.Journal of Threatened Taxa,5(17): 5301–5304 35. Mamlayya, A.B. and G. P. Bhawaneand Hemant V. Ghate(2014).First Record of a Cerambycidae beetle Apiocephalus licheneus Gahan from Western India (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 6(2): 5494-5498. 36. Mamlayya, A.B. and G. P. Bhawane and Hemant V. Ghate (2014). First Record of a Cerambycidae beetle Apiocephalus licheneus Gahan from Western India (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lepturinae. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 6(2): 5494-5498. 37. 124. Jakhalekar, S. and H.V. Ghate (2014). SEM study of gemmules and spicules of Indian Trochospongilla latouchiana Annandale and Chinese T. latouchiana sinensis Annandale (Porifera: Demospongiae: Spongillina: Spongillidae. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 6(9): 6269–6277 38. Koli, Y.J., G. P. Bhawane and H.V. Ghate (2014). Record of a fungus beetle Spathomeles anceps (Gorham) [Coleoptera : Endomychidae: Lycoperdininae] from Kolhapur. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 6(11): 6477–6479 39. Tembe, S., Y. Shouche and H.V. Ghate (2014). DNA Barcoding of Pentatomomorpha bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera) from Western Ghats. Meta Gene 2 (2014) 737–745. 40. Sheth, S.D. and H.V. Ghate (2014). A report of an aquatic beetle Eretes griseus (Fabricius, 1781) (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Dytiscinae: Eretini) from Western Ghats and other parts of Maharashtra, India, Journal of Threatened Taxa, 6(12): 6571–6575. 41. Paripatyadar, S., S. Riphung and H.V. Ghate (2014). ). First report of the female of an aquatic bug Cheirochela assamensis Hope, 1841 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Naucoridae) from Northeast India. In Press: Journal of Threatened Taxa, Jan 2015 issue 42. Paripatyadar, S., S. Gaikwad and H.V. Ghate (2015). Authentic report of Ceresium leucosticticum White (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Callidiopsini) from Pune and Satara in Maharashtra State. Bugs R All Newsletter of the Invertebrate Conservation & Information Network of South Asia In Press Jan 2015
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43. Ghate H.V. and Narendra M. Naidu (2013). First record of Oplatocera halli Lepesme, 1956 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) from Western India. Journal of Threatened Taxa,5(17): 5301–5304
Yugandhar S. Shinde: 44. Shinde, Y.S., R. Victor & K. Pai (2014). Freshwater ostracods (Crustacea: Ostracoda) of the plateaus of the northern Western Ghats, India. Journal of Threatened Taxa 6(4): 5667– 5670; http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o3610.5667-70 45. Kulkarni, M.R. , Sameer Padhye, A. I. Vanjare, S. S. Jakhalekar, Yugandhar Satish Shinde, S. V. Paripatyadar, S. D. Sheth, Siddharth Kulkarni, S. K. Phuge, Kalyani Bhakare, A. S. Kulkarni, Kalpana Pai and Hemant V. Ghate (2015). Documenting the Fauna of a Small Temporary Pond from Pune, India. In Press: Journal of Threatened Taxa. 159. Areas of consultancy and income generated: Taxonomy and Biodiversity (Dr.H.V.Ghate and Dr.A.M.Bhalerao), Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (Dr.A.M.Bhalerao) and Vermitechnology and Waste management (Mr.N.M.Naidu). Thus far it is Non- remunerative consultancy. 160. Faculty as members in a) National committees NIL b) International Committees NIL c) Editorial Boards: Dr. Hemant V. Ghate as reviewer for International Journals- Zootaxa, Zoological Journal, Taprobanica Indian Journals - Journal of Threatened Taxa, Biosystematica 161. Student projects a) Percentage of students who have done in-house projects including inter departmental/programme: Approximate 20% students are involved in projects with Zoology department (more than 60% T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology students have done in- house department) b) Percentage of students placed for projects in organizations outside the institution i.e.in Research laboratories/Industry/other agencies: About 18% T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology students have done/ doing project outside institute. 162. Awards/ Recognitions received by faculty and students: NIL 163. List of eminent academicians and scientists/ visitors to the department
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1. Magnus Apelqvist, Jönköping University, Sweden (Jan. 2010) 2. Prof. (Mrs.) Dipsikha Bora, Dibrugarh University, India (Nov. 2010) 3. Christopher Thorp-Dixon, University of Plymouth, UK (April 2012, July 2014) 4. Dr. Kailash Candra, Zoological Survey of India, India (Oct. 2012) 5. Dr. Bulganin Mitra, Zoological Survey of India, India (Nov. 2012) 6. Ms. Sohini Vanjari, Cambridge University, UK(Feb. 2014) 7. Stuart Roberts, Rreading University , UK(Feb. 2014) 8. Lewis Davies, University of Plymouth, UK ( July 2014) 9. Jane Akernan, University of Plymouth, UK (July 2014) 10. Todd Lewis, University of London, UK (July 2014) 11. Dr. Ramesh R. Bhonde, Manipal University, Karnataka (Jan. 2014) 12. Kiran Puandare, KIKA, (Sept ,2014, Feb,2015) 13. Sandeep Gaikwad, Pune (Jan, 2015) 14. Yu- Lun Wang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (Jan,2015) 15. Cheng-Yao Lo, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (Jan,2015) 16. Dr. Rajendra Singh, Tarun Bharat Sangh, Rajasthan, India(Feb,2015) 17. Deepak Modak, Chief Engineer (Rtd.) Koyana Dam, Pune (Feb,2015) 18. Dr. Neelesh Dahanukar, IISER, Pune, India(Feb,2015) 19. Nikhil Modak, MES Garware College, Pune, India(Feb,2015) 20. Dr. Satish Pande, Ela Foundation, Pune, India (Feb,2015) 21. Anirudh Chaoji, Pugmark, Pune (Feb,2015) 22. Dr. Anand Padye, MES Garware College, Pune, India(Feb,2015) 23. Prof. Venkat Gunale, Savitribai Phule Pune University,Pune (Feb,2015) 24. Dr. Prdnya Kanekar, Pune, (Feb,2015) 25. Dr. Erach Barucha, BVIEER, Pune (Feb,2015) 26. Dr. Ganesh Margaj, Sawantwadi, India (Feb,2015) 27. Dr. B. B. Nath, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (Feb,2015) 28. Dr. R. M. Sharma, Ex- Director, ZSI, India (Feb,2015) 164. Seminars/ Conferences/Workshops organized & the source of funding : State level Seminar on 6thand 7thFebruary 2015, on „Freshwater Ecosystems of Maharashtra : Their Biota, Ecology and Health‟. Dr. Rajendra Singhji was Chief Speaker for the Inaugural Function. And 18 resource persons from various fields were invited for the seminar. Source of funding: BCUD-Savitribai Phule Pune University,Pune-7.
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165. Student profile programme/course wise:
Name of the Applications Selected Enrolled Pass Course/programme received *M *F percentage (refer question no. 4) T.Y.B.Sc.(Zoology) 2010-2011 11 11 2 9 90 2011-2012 11 11 3 8 90 2012-2013 10 10 4 6 90 2013-2014 26 26 9 17 96.15 *M=Male F=Female 166. Diversity of Students
Name of the % of % of % of Course students students students from the from other from same state States abroad
T.Y.B.Sc.(Zoology) 2010-2011 91 9 0 2011-2012 100 0 0 2012-2013 100 0 0 2013-2014 88.5 11.5 0
167. How many students have cleared national and state competitive examinations such as NET, SLET, GATE, Civil services, Defense services, etc. ? NET: 01 , GRE: 01 168. Student progression: From year 2010-2011 to 2013-2014 :
Student progression Against % enrolled UG to PG 31 PG to M.Phil. 0 PG to Ph.D. 0 Ph.D. to Post-Doctoral 0 Employed
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Entrepreneurship/Self-employment ?
169. Details of Infrastructural facilities a) Library i) Stacking cupboards for books ii) Laboratory space for reading whenever available b) Internet facilities for Staff & Students: Six separate ports of internet available within the laboratory. c) Class rooms with ICT facility: All the three classrooms where courses in Zoology conducted have ICT facilities. d) Laboratories: Two laboratories for undergraduate level and one laboratory for PGRC. 170. Number of students receiving financial assistance from college, university, government or other agencies: Discuss with Prof SRC- can we include DBT-Star UGC etc. wrt projects and activities? 171. Details on student enrichment programmes (special lectures / workshops / seminar) with external experts: The following matter will be edited 2011-2012 Study tour for TYBSc students was conducted during January 2011 by Mr.B.T.Kalbage. Students visited coastal Konkan area to study marine life at various locations such as Ratnagiri, Dapoli and Shrivardhan. These students had an opportunity to learn a lot about fishing methods, fishing gear and methods of fish processing, etc., from the experts. They could study fish catch and also photograph many marine animals on the coast. They also visited Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University‟s Centre for Coastal and Marine Biology Institute, Ratnagiri, the local college of fisheries and the Government Museum where live marine animals are exhibited in aquariums. On this tour students also had an opportunity to visit Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth,Dapoli. Here they observed a large number of agriculturally important insects and projects related to Applied Entomology.
2012-2013 Educational visits/ Excursion tours: An educational tour was arranged for the F.Y.B.Sc. „B‟ students on 5th March 2013. Places visited were Morachi Chincholi and Ralegan Siddhi.
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Morachi Chincholi is a Peacock sanctuary and also has a small zoo along with a package of few sporting facilities and entertainment events. Ralegan Siddhi is an ideal village developed by the villagers inspired and guided by the great social worker Shri.Anna Hazare. Students were overwhelmed to witness the real meaning of Sustainable development, which until then was only read in books. They also saw the museum where all awards and honours received by Anna Hazare were displayed. The unforgettable part of this educational visit was the direct meeting of Anna Hazare with all the students. He addressed the students whole-heartedly and spoke to them about Value system and leading a meaningful life. Dr. Bhalerao, Mr. Naidu, Prof. Kalbage, Mrs. Sathye and Mr.Jakhalekar lead the tour. Non – teaching staff Mr.Daundkar and Mr.Kanhere accompanied them . The students of S.Y.B.Sc. „B‟ were escorted by Prof.Kalbage and Mr. Naidu during two educational visits. In the first term we had the visit to the College of Agriculture, Pune. Prof.Lawande of the Entomolgy department briefly explained to the students the activities and projects of their college. Later the students were shown the Agricultural pests‟ museum. In the second term we had a visit to the Central Bee Research and Training Institute, Pune. Museum visit, Lecture-cum –demonstration on Bee-keeping and a film show was arranged by the Institute for our students. New staff members Dr. Shinde and Dr. Kudnar also accompanied. Both the visits proved very useful to the students as they were directly related to their syllabus. An excursion tour for the T.Y.B.Sc.Zoology students was conducted in January 2013, by Prof.Kalbage and Mr.Jakhlaekar accompanied by Mr. Yogesh Zare of the non-teaching staff .Their prime interest being study of sea-coast fauna, they explored areas near Sawantwadi, Malvan, Deobag and Goa. It was an exciting experience for all to watch live animals in their natural ambience.A special visit was paid to National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa. Integrated Vermitechnology Training Course: Our department in collaboration with Institute of Natural Organic Agriculture (INORA) and PRAJ Foundation conducted this Add-on Course this year too. Two batches successfully completed the training course. The course for the first batch of 22 participants was held in August -September 2012 and for the second batch of 11 participants in February- March 2013. One of the participant this year was an international student (from Iran) pursuing his Ph.D. in the University of Pune. As usual the highlight of this course was the Day of Field visit. The primary site was the INORA project at Daravali. This included also visits to individual bungalows, Vermicompost units in large residential complexes and the INORA office at Bavdhan. It was an eye-opener and an enriching experience for the participants.
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Mr.Vinayak Kelkar, Chief Programme Officer of PRAJ Foundation was present for the Valedictory function. He also delivered lectures for both the batches. Managing Trustee of PRAJ Foundation Ms.Parimal Chaudhari was very supportive and encouraging.Ms.Manjushree Tadvalkar, Managing Trustee of INORA, Ms. Nutan Bhajekar and the INORA Team whole-heartedly contributed in all ways in this course.All teaching and non-teaching staff members of the department were actively involved in this activity. In the month of July a Get-together of IVTC participants of all previous batches was organized by our department. Dignitaries of INORA and PRAJ Foundation were also present. This informal follow-up meeting was specially held to assess the utility and long term impact of this course. It was heartening to note that out of 35 participants turned up that day 14 participants were regularly practicing Waste Management techniques that they had learnt here. Vedant Kadam one of the participants of the previous batch was felicitated by PRAJ Foundation in a Public programme, to appreciate his efforts in setting up Vermicompost plant in his locality by motivating his neighbourhood. Students from Symbiosis College pursuing their post-graduate course in Management sought help regarding Vermitechnology. Narendra Naidu and students working under the Earn and Learn Scheme for maintenance of the Vermicompost Unit of our college guided them for their project. Alumni activities Past students visited our department and had formal as well as interaction with the present students. Ushma Shukla spoke to the T.Y.B.Sc. students on Teachers‟ Day(5th September 2012) about prospects in Life-Sciences and also about her field experiences during her studies of Wild- Life. It was an exciting experience. Dr.Bhuvanesh Awasthi delivered an interesting lecture on 17th January 2013 on “How do we 'see' this world--Neuroscience of visual perception” for F.Y.B.Sc. students followed by question- and-answer session. Later he addressed the T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology students on “ What is this thing called Science?”A lively Interaction followed. Dr.Mandar Kulkarni, Girish Shelar and Dr. Meghana Kanitkar had an informal session in January 2013 on Career guidance and sharing of their academic and professional profiles with current batch of T.Y. B.Sc. Zoology students. Manali Gudmeti of T.Y.BSc. was the topper inT.Y.B.Sc.Zoology for the year 2011-12 She bagged the Prof.Mora Teja Chauhan Prize.
2013-14 Educational visits/ Excursion tours:
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F.Y.B.Sc. „B‟ had a one-day educational trip to Shirgaon and areas nearby the backwaters of Pawana Dam with the intention of studying biodiversity of water bodies. Dr. Y.S.Shinde, Prof.Rahul Gaikwad and Prof .B.T.Kalbage took initiative in organising this trip. Mr.Umesh Gore (Lab.Asst.) and Mr.Yogesh Jare (Lab. Attendant) accompanied the group. An educational visit of the S.Y.B.Sc.students was arranged to College of Agriculture, Pune and Central Bee Research and Training Institute, Pune. Another visit was arranged to Fish- Seed Farm at Hadapsar. Prof.B.T.Kalbage took lead in organizing these visits. Four staff members accompanied the students. An excursion tour of the T.Y.B.Sc. students was organised in February 2014, by Mr.Narendra Naidu and Dr.P.S.Kudnar. Sea coast animals at Malvan, Ratnagiri, Harne and Harihareshwar were observed and studied. Institutional visits included National Institute of Oceanography- Goa, Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli and Marine Biology Research Centre, Ratnagiri. It was an enriching experience for the students. In addition to this, at Ratnagiri, the students visited the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak and the historical Patit Pawan Mandir of Veer Savarkar. This aroused a patriotic feeling in their minds. All our teaching staff and our laboratory assistant visited Bio- Era at Tathavade, Chinchwad. This unique visit was arranged by the department at the beginning of this year to have a know-how of many new equipment purchased by our college in the recent past and also to get familiar with sophisticated instruments and techniques in advanced biology. Workshops/Seminars/ Conferences Mr.Narendra Naidu and Dr, P.S.Kudnar completed a Hands-on-Training programme in „Advanced practicals in Molecular Biology‟, in September 2013 at Bio-Era, Tathavade. Prof.B.T.Kalbage and Dr.Kudnar attended the workshop on „Framing of F.Y.B.Sc. syllabus at H.V.Desai College, Pune. Prof.B.T.Kalbage attended another workshop on „Framing of S.Y.B.Sc. syllabus at Hutatma Rajguru College, Rajgurunagar. Dr.Shinde was invited to deliver a talk on „Taxonomy of Freshwater Invertebrates‟ on 8th March 2014 in a workshop at B.P.H.E. Society‟s Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar. He was also invited to speak in a workshop on Environmental education for school children at Vishva Nirmala Vidya Mandir, Jejuri, and 1st -2nd February 2014. Dr.Shinde participated in the following Conferences: i. State level conference “Recent Trends in wildlife and its conservation” at KAANMS Arts, Commerce and Science College, Satana, 20th -21st Sept 2013. ii “Taxonomy and ecology of freshwater zooplanktons: Theory and practice with emphasis on scientific manuscript preparation”, Department of Zoology and Botany, University of Pune, India, 25-28 November 2013. All members of the staff actively worked during the International Conference on “Environmental Conservation by Adopting new Technologies” (ICECANT 2014) organized by our college on 28th & 29th January 2014.
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Mrs. R. S. Bhalerao was a member of the Felicitation Committee, Dr. P. S. Kudnar was member of the Stage Committee, Prof. B. T. Kalbage was member of the Organising Committee, Dr. Y. S. Shinde was a Committee member and Session rapporteur, Mr.N.M.Naidu was Chairman of Poster Committee and Coordinator for one session and Dr.Bhalerao was the Chairman of Poster Committee. Mr.Umesh Gore and the entire non- teaching staff of the department tirelessly worked for this event.
Activities carried out under UGC-CPE Scheme: For effective teaching during practicals, e-learning material was prepared. Departmental staff members and under-graduate students dissected different animals viz. Earthworm, Starfish, Scoliodon, Pila, and Grasshopper and also prepared whole mount of chick embryo. Video recording of the dissection steps was done. Guest lecturers of following eminent personalities from industries and research institutes were arranged.
LECTURE SERIES UNDER UGC-CPE SCHEME
Sr. Date Resource Person Topic of Lecture No. 1 08/02/2014 Mrs. Manju Tadwalkar, Waste to wealth CEO ,INORA, Pune 2 12/02/2014 Dr.Donald Paise Importance of Apiculture Asst.Dev .Officer, CBRTI Pune 3 14/02/2014 Dr. R. L. Palimkar, Business opportunities in Poultry Science Govt. Central Hatchery, Pune 4 15/02/2014 Dr. Nitinkumar Ranshur Importance of Physicochemical testing of soil. (Associate Professor) College of Agriculture, Pune 5 17/02/2014 Dr.H.V.Ghate Important aspects of Evolution 04/03/2014 (retd.Associate Professor) Microtechnique-Dos and Donts 6 04/03/2014 Dr.Manisha Modak (Associate Professor), Recent trends in Molecular Biology S.P.College,Pune 7 06/03/2014 Dr.S.J.Thatte A few interesting facts in Mammalian physiology (retd.Associate Professor)
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Environmental awareness programs were also arranged under extension activity. Guest lecture and film show arranged on Vasundhara day. Departmental staff member viz. Prof. B.T. Kalbage, Dr. P.S. Kudnar and Dr. Y. S. Shinde visited large water bodies and rivers present in Pune along with under graduate students for water and soil analysis to understand their pollution status. Guest lecture of Mr. Vinayak Kelkar, PRAJ foundation, Mr. Abhijit Deshmukh of Sai Samartha Seva and Dr. Mrs. Manju Tadwalkar, INORA, were also arranged on urban waste management training for the benefit of UG students. Our departmental staff- Junior / Senior/ Lab. Assistant/ Lab. Attendants also visited four different schools of slum area for the guiding students about public health and hygiene. Our staff members Mrs. Renu Bhalerao and Mrs. Ashwini Deshkar took active part in this program. Our Lab. Assistant Mr. Umesh Gore; Lab. Attendants Mr. Yogesh Jare and Mr. Atul Kanhere helped them in the arrangement of the effective informative activity of Poster –exhibition.
Activities carried out under DBT-STAR College Scheme:
LECTURE SERIES UNDER DBT-STAR COLLEGE
Sr.N Date Resource Person Topic o. 1. 15/07/201 Dr. Abhijeet A. Clinical Endocrinology 3 Safai 2. 30/07/201 Dr. A. A. Babrekar Cytogenetics 3 3. 10/08/201 Mr. Sachin Ranade Vulture conservation 3 4. 05/09/201 Ms. Sohini Vanjari Conservation genetics of butterflies 3 5. 13/12/201 Ms. A. Pradhan Career opportunities in Hospital Management 3 6. 28/12/201 Dr. S. M. Developmental mechanism underlying evolution of body plan 3 Ghaskadbi in animals 7. 09/01/201 Dr. R. R. Bhonde Magic of Stem Cells
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8. 01/02/201 Dr. Kamalesh Snakes and Tips for Jungle Trail (Talk on field at Dhamapur 4 Chavan Jungle) 9. 12/02/201 Dr. Bhuvanesh Neurobiology and Epigenetics 4 Awasthi
ZOOVISION – A unique exhibition More than 160 students in 28 groups worked under the guidance of Mrs. V.Chabukswar, Mrs. A.S. Deshkar, Mrs. R. S.Bhalerao, Dr.A.A.Babrekar, Prof.R.R.Gaikwad, Dr.Y.S.Shinde, Dr.P.S.Kudnar, Prof.B.T.Kalbage, Mr.N.M.Naidu and Dr.Bhalerao for the unique exhibition „ ZOOVISION‟ organized by our department. Posters, static models and working models were enthusiastically prepared by the students. Topics had a wide range covering Animal diversity, Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, Fossils, Apiculture, Insect Pests, Sericulture, Vermiculture and several other areas of Life- Sciences. Vice-Principal Prof.S.R.Chaudhari inaugurated the exhibition. Principal Dr.R.S.Zunjarrao, other staff members and many students visited the exhibition. School children from P.E.Society‟s Modern High School (English medium, Marathi medium and the Girls‟ School) also paid a visit. The young children were very thrilled and had very nice interaction with the student volunteers. Prof. B. T. Kalbage worked as Coordinator for ZOOVISION. Our laboratory assistant Mr.Umesh Gore; Laboratory attendants Mr.Gopal Daundkar, Mr.Laxman Adagale, Mr.Atul Kanhere and Mr.Yogesh Jare whole-heartedly helped in this activity. Special Visits/Trips A one-day trip of the T.Y.B.Sc. students was organised to Phulgaon the village adopted by NSS of our college. The sole purpose of this visit was to study the Biodiversity of this village. Prof.B.T.Kalbage, Dr.Kudnar, Dr.Shinde and Mr.Narendra Naidu accompanied the students. Our F.Y.B. Sc. students and staff visited the school students of a school near Pawananagar in a small village named Yelse. Our students explained to the children importance of proper food habits and exercise, communicable diseases, environmental pollution issues and related information with the help of banners. This programme was highly appreciated by the teachers of that school and the members of the Gram Panchayat. Quiz Contests In the month of December 2013 a quiz named ZooQuiz, based on undergraduate Zoology syllabus was conducted. A written quiz was held for elimination and then the Team event was conducted. Projects for Students :
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Each staff member of the department has taken responsibility of a group of interested students and simple projects in Life-Sciences have been assigned to them. Areas covered are freshwater fauna, biodiversity of spiders, experiments in vermiculture, survey methodology, basic entomology, life-cycle study of certain insects,physico-chemical properties of rivers and nearby agricultural soil and their effects on freshwater fauna, basic anthropology and Drosophila culture. Two students had Hands on-training in Pathology and three students in Dietetics.
Extra- practicals (out of syllabus) were conducted for F.Y. BSc. students and also for T.Y. BSc. Students. Staff members from Department of Biotechnology and Department of Microbiology extended their full cooperation in this activity. Our staff members too, conducted a couple of lectures and practicals for the students of Biotechnology and also Agro-Biotechnology.
Special Workshop on Microscopy A two-day workshop on Microscopy was organized by our department in collaboration with the Department of Zoology, University of Pune,on 22nd and 23rd Feb 2014, exclusively for the F.Y.B.Sc. students. Dr.B.B.Nath,Professor and Head of the Department of Zoology, University of Pune conducted this workshop very effectively. He exhaustively brought home all technical details of all sorts of „Microscopy‟ in a very lucid and simple manner.The participants were overwhelmed by the information and the hands-on-training they received in these two days. His research students Mr.Rahul Gaikwad and Ms.Pallavi Gaikwad also conducted few practical sessions during the workshop. Principal Dr.R.S.Zunjarrao and Vice-Principal S.R.Chaudhari met the participants and interacted with them informally during the workshop. The sessions of the second day were conducted at the Department of Zoology, University of Pune. It is for the first time that such a type of Workshop was conducted for under- graduate students of any college by the University department and that too in their premises. Mr.Narendra Naidu was the Coordinator of this special workshop and was assisted by Dr. P. S. Kudnar. All the non-teaching staff was very cooperative.
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Mr.N.M.Naidu was deputed by the college authorities to accompany Vice-Principal Prof.Chaudhari for the presentation of DBT-Star College Scheme, at New Delhi.
Current activities of the Post-Graduate Research Centre (PGRC) :
Prof. Rahul Gaikwad participated in “Avishkar”competition,University of Pune. He was selected for the Final round at Jalgaon. Dr. P. S. Kudnar presented a research paper entitled “Study of nutritional potential of zooplankton Moina macracopa” at the State level seminar held on 27th -28th Dec.2013 at New Arts, Commerce and Science College, Shevgaon. Dr. Y. S. Shinde presented a paper at “International Conference on Biosciences with Special Reference to Environmental Issues” (ICBEI-2013) Department of Zoology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (MS) India (December, 19-21, 2013) Ph.D. research students enrolled in our P.G.R.C. submitted their half yearly progress report. Dr. H. V. Ghate and Mr. N.M. Naidu published their research paper in International Journal. Mr.N.M.Naidu went for Survey work to places in around Kolhapur and Beed.He also made a Study visit to ZSI, Kolkata. Dr. Y. S. Shinde has submitted minor research project to BCUD, University of Pune Prof. B.T. Kalbage registered for Ph.D. under University of Pune Integrated Vermitechnology Training Course: Our department in collaboration with Institute of Natural Organic Agriculture (INORA) and PRAJ Foundation conducted this Skill Development Certificate Course this year too. Two batches successfully completed the training course. The course for the first batch started in August 2013 and for the second batch in January 2014. The course included Field Visit for both the batches. The INORA experiment station at Daravali was the main destination. In addition, this included visits to individual bungalows, Vermicompost units in large residential complexes, INORA office at Bavdhan, Vermicompost unit at IISER,Pashan, Biogas Plant at Bavdhan and another r new Biogas Plant at Kolwan,Taluka Mulshi. Mr.Vinayak Kelkar, Chief Programme Officer of PRAJ Foundation, Ms.Manjushree Tadvalkar, Managing Trustee of INORA and other members of INORA Know-How Foundation contributed to this course. One and all teaching and non-teaching staff members of the department were actively involved in this activity.
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Students working under the Earn and Learn Scheme helped maintenance of the Vermicompost Unit of our college. Mr.Narendra Naidu was the Coordinator of this course assisted by Prof .B.T.Kalbage. + Alumni activities Past students visited our department for delivering lectures and often for informal interaction with the present batches. These were Dr.Ananda Babrekar, Dr.Bhuvanesh Awasthi, Mr.Sachin Ranade, Dr.Manisha Modak, Dr.Mandar Kulkarni,Dr.Meghana Kanitkar, Mr.Sachin Borse, Mrs.Manuja Mundhe and Miss Apeksha Rao. Four students viz. Ashutosh Alekar, Pallavi Shewale,Prashant Gundal and Sneha Kamat, from the previous batch, under the guidance of Dr.Shinde designed and prepared a display chart on Career Opportunities in Zoology. Pallavi Shewale was the topper in the T.Y.BSc. Zoology batch of the year 2012-13.She bagged the Prof.Mora Teja Chauhan Prize. The entire year was full of activities which kept the students , non-teaching staff and teaching staff busy and active throughout the academic calendar 172. Teaching methods adopted to improve student learning: Points will be elaborated a. ITC b. Models Charts, preserved specimens c. Demonstration in groups of preserved dissected specimen. d. Field visits e. Institutional visits f. Guest lecturers- Invited- Visits of national and international experts. g. Quiz based on syllabus h. Student seminar i. Group discussions j. Students Projects k. Research environment /active involvement of staff in PhD/ postdoctoral research l. Library facility m. Home assignments n. Remedial coaching o. Revision of practical p. Alumni 173. Participation in Institutional Social Responsibility (ISR) and Extension activities: Our department conducts Vermitechnology course (IVTC) and extension work of the same. Department also collaborates with NSS for Vasundhara environmental film festival,
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Waste management and other social issues. Extension work on Health and hygiene for school students of rural as well as slum area also carried out. Our faculty conducted a workshop for school students, in order to increase scientific temperament and research attitude among them. 174. SWOC analysis of the department and Future plans Strength: 1. Our department has the oldest Post Graduate Research Centre in the college. It has maintained reputation of being one of the best research centre in Zoology under Savitribai Phule Pune University. 2. We have well qualified teachers. 3. Retired teachers of our department are often invited as visiting faculty. They are available for academic and administrative guidance whenever it is necessary. 4. Alumni of the department informally visit the department and interact with the staff and students. Our past students who have noteworthy achievements are formally invited to deliver talks and motivate the present students for academic pursuits. 5. The department has strong bonds with educational and research institutes, NGOs and other organizations since beginning. These contacts prove useful to organized several programmes for students. 6. Dr. H.V. Ghate and Dr. A. M. Bhalerao contributed in Board of Studies. Our faculty members are also involved in university and college examination at higher level. 7. Teaching staff of our department received Best teacher award. 8. Zoology Association is active in arranging lectures, workshop, contests and exhibitions. 9. Our department efficiently utilizes available funds and infrastructural facilities. 10. We have a very enthusiastic and cooperative non-teaching staff. Weakness: 1. Constrains of space. 2. More members of temporary teaching staff. Opportunity: 1. Funds received from various funding agencies DBT/UGC/BSR etc have proved useful to involve students and staff in research projects, contests and several other
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academic activities without financial constraints. 2. Recently joined staff members are both PhD holders. Even among the temporary staff there are two PhD holders and one is SET qualified. This has helped the department to launch new activities in research and teaching for the benefit of students. 3. The current situation in the department is academically favorable for restarting PG teaching programme. Challenges: 1. Ban on dissections on animals has lead to searching alternates for such practicals with respect to understanding anatomy and also the skill needed in dissections. 2. Issues related to environmental and biodiversity are recently increasing. The teaching and inputs in syllabus need to immediately address these issues. 3. Most of the animal types included in the syllabus are exotic species. It is essential that description of Indigenous fauna be added in the syllabus. 4. Considering the advances in practicals of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology and Biochemistry , all concerned staff should undergo rigorous hands on training so as to impart the best to their students. Future plans: 1. Addition to existing skill development courses which would include:- Apiculture, Basic taxonomy and biodiversity, Micro-techniques, Instrumentation, Public health and hygiene. 2. Increasing participation of students in projects and hands on training including summer training. 3. Our department will also take efforts towards career guidance, campus interviews and creating a placement cell. 4. Organizing visits / training for staff and laboratory assistant for enhancement of skills. 5. Re- start PG teaching programme. 6. Contribution of research students at our PGRC in teaching and practical for UG and PG students. 7. Half yearly meeting of research students and guides of department with research scholars and university authorities.
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4. POST-ACCREDITATION INITIATIVES
Three Major Features in the Institutional Context (as perceived by the Peer Team)
Catering to a vast cross-section of students’ community with multi-faculty courses Qualified faculty and research orientation in some departments Adequate infrastructure and supportive management
Criterion-wise Analysis, Observations (Strengths and/or Weaknesses on Key- Aspects)
2.1 Curricular Aspects:
2.1.1 Curriculum Design & Development:
Curriculum being Savitribai Phule Pune University mandated, its independent framing or modification is constrained Fair representation of faculty in different Boards of Studies Faculty-wise courses and combinations in core and elective options available as permissible under university norms.
1. The college through its members of Board of Studies tries to bring about desired modifications in the curriculum. Presently 7 faculty members are Board of Studies members of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). 2. Hands on training programmes are organized in various subjects to support university syllabi. 3. In some cases, the college has framed its own additional certificate courses to supplement the present curriculum. (e. g. For MCA Commerce 2015 batch additional coaching of 24 hours durations was conducted, 32 skill development programmes are designed and executed.) 4. College runs 32 add on certificate courses to inculcate various skills including soft skills.
2.1.2 Academic flexibility:
Academic flexibility available within the framework of university rules only. Some mainstream options available along with a few add-on courses in Electronics, Plant Tissue Culture, Pharma Techniques, etc. More course options in elective subjects at UG and PG levels in Arts need to be made available.
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1. Choice-based credit system has been introduced at PG level which explores to bring some flexibility in choosing the syllabus. 2. Some additional certificate courses (e.g. Embedded systems, Computer applications, etc.) have been sanctioned by SPPU and are expected to be introduced from June 2015.
2.1.3 Feedback on Curriculum:
Informal feedback from Alumni, student community available. Regular analysis of formally received feedback be institutionalized. Follow-up on the feedback could be evaluative and ameliorative for quality enhancement.
1. Formal feedback from students is being taken and is also analyzed for further action. 2. Follow up on feedback is also done.
2.1.4 Curriculum update:
Syllabi revision only after university approval through its academic bodies Workshops for curriculum revision conducted by the faculty Last revision carried out about two years ago in different subjects
1. Syllabus revision of add-on courses conducted by our college is not dependant on university approval.
2.1.5 Best Practices in Curricular Aspects (if any)
Faculty involvement in curriculum development and revision Curriculum design is aligned with institutional goals and objectives Interaction with external academic experts and alumni for curriculum update suggestions.
1. Additional inputs are given through workshop and seminars in curriculum design. 2. Industry academia meets have been organized to know the expectations and suggestions of industry / alumina for last 3 years.
2.2 Teaching-Learning & Evaluation
2.2.1 Admission Process & Student Profile:
Admission-related information disseminated through regularly published prospectus, advertisements in the local newspapers and the college website. Objectivity maintained in the admission process Equity ensured in admissions to all classes having due regard to Govt. and University stipulated reservations.
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1. From academic year 2013-14 the admission work is being done online for some courses and from 2014-15 it is fully online for all the courses. 2. All government and university rules for reservation policies are followed by the college.
2.2.2 Catering to the diverse needs:
Informal approach in identifying diverse academic needs of students. Tutorials and special classes for slow learners/academically weak students. Earn and learn scheme to supplement the needs of socially disadvantaged students.
1. Remedial coaching to help the weak / disadvantaged students is being regularly undertaken.
2.2.3 Teaching-Learning Process:
Mostly lecture-based and student centric teaching in view of heavy classes. Central Computer facility with Internet connectivity to the advantage of students. Good use of IT tools and audio-visual aids except in Science subjects where students have to perform experiments
1. Now the college has developed 5 digital class rooms, 1 virtual class room, 1 virtual laboratory and digital library where interactive and student centric teaching is facilitated. 2. Students are also given assignments, presentations, seminars and study projects for internal evaluation. 3. IT tools are now used by the students and teachers of all the faculties and the campus is made Wi-Fi enabled.
2.2.4 Teacher Quality:
Out of 113 teachers 109 are permanent and many out of them are Ph.D. holders and many others have M.Phil degrees to their credit. Such contingent arrangements could compromise the quality of teaching.
1. As far as possible contingent arrangements are avoided. The care is being taken to ensure that qualification norms are fulfilled even by CHB / or staff on contract basis. 2. The help of senior retired teachers is also taken to avoid the compromise on quality.
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2.2.5 Evaluation Process and Reforms:
Regular recruitment to teaching posts is merit based subject to reservations and rules of the state government and the university. Some members of the faculty have been duly recognized and awarded. Exposure to other institutional best healthy teaching practices outside the state could be beneficial
1. Teachers from some departments have been encouraged to have exposure to best healthy practices outside the state, e.g. Commerce teachers visited Shriram College of Commerce, Delhi. Teachers visited to Christ University, Bangalore, etc.
2.2.6 Best Practices in Teaching-Learning and Evaluation (if any):
Internet facilities in different departments promoting better teaching learning possibilities. Guest lectures mostly in science subjects. End of the session evaluation of the concerned teachers.
1. Internet facility through leased line of 10 MBPS is provided to every department for enhancing the quality of teaching learning process. 2. Guest and expert lectures are arranged for all the faculties regularly.
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2.3 Research, Consultancy & Extension
2.3.1 Promotion of Research
Institutional encouragement available to pursue research. Projects sanctioned by BCUD, UGC and DST in science departments. Five Research centres in different subjects for Ph.D. candidates recognized.
1. Budget provision is made to detect and nurture research talent from the student as a ‘Yuva Vidnyan’ project scheme in the college. Students from under graduate and post graduate students have presented research work at state, national level conferences. Students from Biotechnology have filed patent in 2014. 2. Many of the teachers have received minor and major projects from BCUD – SPPU, UGC, DBT, DST, ISSRO during the last five years. 3. There are 7 research centres established in the college in the subjects Botany, Zoology, Electronics, Microbiology, Commerce, Economics and Marathi.
2.3.2 Research & Publication
Eight teachers have been recognized as research guides. Major and Minor research projects could be got sanctioned from the UGC.
1. There are 12 teachers who have been recognized as research guide from SPPU and 3 of the teachers are recognized as research guide from other universities. 2. Two major research projects and 5 minor research projects have been sanctioned from UGC during last 5 years. 3. One major research project from DBT under young scientist and one from D.S.T. have been sanctioned to Botany department. 4. One major research project from ICAR and one from ISRO are also sanctioned.
2.3.3 Consultancy:
Formally compatible consultancy yet to take shape in defined areas of entrepreneurship, marketing and extension activities. Requires liaison and collaboration with state government, private enterprise and the community for greater outreach of faculty competence in consultancy.
1. The consultancy offered by staff members is non-remunerative, however, the rules and regulation for remunerative consultancy are being framed and approved by the parent body of the college. 2. Due to industry-academia meets and placement cell, many of the teachers are appointed as academic consultants on various companies, private enterprises, institutes, etc.
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2.3.4 Extension Activities:
NSS and NCC cater to neighbourhood community centric extension activities. Campaign to spread literacy in slum areas. Blood donation camps are a regularly organized.
1. Along with NSS and NCC community centric activities are also conducted by staff members of various departments and student community group like ‘Drushti’, ‘Pudhacha Paul’, etc. 2. NCC volunteers and some staff members work for benefit of poor community people for their daily life requirements like clothing, food, education to children, social programmes to bring them together, etc. 3. The regular activity of college students is to help rice plantation during season in the village areas. 4. The institute takes lead in campaign of saving environment e-waste management, save girl campaign, illiteracy campaign and ‘Cleanliness campaign’ in slum areas and adopted village by the college. 5. Blood donation, tree plantation, polio dose programme and social activity support are actively conducted by NSS and NCC units.
2.3.5 Collaborations:
Assistance to NGOs in voluntary services. Collaboration with Pune University and other national institutes. Greater collaboration with alumni for social uplift be invoked.
1. The college has contributed in many of the programmes offered by NGOs like Prajapita Bhramhakumari, Responsible Charity, Janakalyan, Drushti, etc. with one day seminars or field work or special programmes with them. 2. Due to industry academia cell in the college and placements cell collaboration with industries and national laboratories has been increased. There are 9 MOUs with other institutes of the college. 3. College alumina is registered and is having contribution in social aspects as well as academic aspects with the college activities, e.g. in Computer Science alumni support are organizing competitions, scholarships, and Saturday lectures regularly. Alumni meets from first batch of the courses is organized by various departments every year where social aspects, academic aspects, progress of institute, and sweet memories are shared. Some of the alumni support scholarships, books, part time jobs or financial help to the present students.
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2.3.6 Best Practices in Research, consultancy and Extension (if any):
Recognition of faculty members as Research Guides and the departments as research centers. Village adopted for health and welfare promotion. Collaboration with scientists.
1. Research centres are increased up to 8 and most of the faculties have obtained Ph.D. degrees along with research guide recognition from SPPU. 2. The college plans the overall developments schemes for adopted village with recent social development, e.g. to organize banking activities campaign for the people in the village with ‘Janadhana Yojana’ of Prime Minister, environmental issues like e- waste management, use of technology in education, health care issues, etc. 3. Guest lectures of eminent scientists like Dr. Jayant Naralikar, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. Govind Swaroop, are organized for all the students as well as eminent scientist and researchers are called as resource person in state, national and international conferences where students from post graduate and undergraduate are facilitated interaction with them in panel discussion session.
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2.4 Infrastructure and Learning Resources
2.4.1 Physical Facilities for Learning:
5 acres of campus having 53 rooms and a vast central playing field for different games. Adequate infrastructural support to sustain the ongoing academic and sports activities. Ideal for conducting competitive sports and events with good security back-up.
1. Along with addition of new courses in the college campus corresponding infrastructure like class room, laboratories and play ground is enhanced by parent body of the college. The play grounds in the PE society campus are available for the college in Gymkhana activities. 2. Gymkhana department is fully supported for the activities with finance coaching guide special trainings, extra academic guidance for players. This results increase in medal tallies of the college in sports and made possible to organize various college, university and zone level competitions. 3. Gymkhana department is also supported with ICT facilities like internet connection, LCD display, Video recording, etc. This makes possible sport activities, references, planning, study, record keeping, etc. at update level.
2.4.2 Maintenance of Infrastructure:
Campus well maintained, with power back-up, spatial spread and distribution and connectivity of computers in different departments. Grounds and Gym offer facility for national competitive sport participation and health care.
1. Annual contracts are given for campus cleaning, computer maintenance, elevator maintenance, and building maintenance as necessary time to time. CCTV system is installed, structural audit, power audit of the college building is done and the reports are executed for further action where powers main transformer is upgraded from 80 KV to 320 KV recently. 2. Laboratories, class rooms, libraries are pest controlled every six months and separate administrative staff has been assigned duties to look after the feedback and actions on maintenance and repairs in the infrastructure with consulting principal. 3. Gymkhana facility and well developed gym is made available for all the students throughout the year for 13 types of games. The parent institute makes available badminton hall of international level, basket ball ground of the college, is of national level standards.
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2.4.3 Library as a Learning Resource:
Library holdings and maintenance call for upkeep and update for better services to faculty and students’ interest Journals and magazines call for greater reference and study.
1. Digital library facility is created where students can access e-materials as well as immediately find out necessary reference books from OPEC in the library. Services to the students like providing identity card, membership, issuing out books, typical references, and photocopies are provided by the library. New arrivals as well as special issues magazines are displayed every month for the students. Library maintains its own website now attached to college website with all necessary information in the interest of students. 2. Research journals and magazines are subscribed for e-copy which is shared on intranet digital library by students, staff, with internet facility or in the library.
2.4.4 ICT as Learning Resources
ICT/E-books as a learning and reference tool in the library could be better popularized with provision of increase in nodes.
1. 12 computers in digital library and more than 500 computers in various departments interconnected through college intranet shares e-learning material in the library or on internet in the campus. 2. College has subscribed e-learning resources and free accessible journals from Jaykar Library of SPPU to provide more reference books to staff and students.
2.4.5 Other Facilities:
Hostel facilities for girls available in separate premises. Common rooms for the staff and also for boys and girls are available. Canteen facility with reasonable rates available on the campus. Bank of Maharashtra Branch available on the campus.
1. Students pavilion is developed for outstation students for their recreation activities. 2. Digital photography course and laboratory is developed for students having interest in that field. 3. New administrative building is developed to have official matters to be simplified for the students. 4. Wi-Fi facility is provided with 10 MBPS speed for the students. 5. Clean and filtered drinking water facility is provided at various places in the campus. 6. Elevators are provided for staff and physically challenged students.
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2.4.6 Best Practices in Infrastructure and Learning Resources (if any)
Optimum use of infrastructure as the college runs in three shifts. Grounds and campus well maintained. Infrastructural support being augmented on progressive basis by the management. Sufficient maintenance staff.
1. Upgradation and increase in infrastructure every year as per increase in student strength and new courses added. 2. Use of ICT is emphasized in class rooms and laboratories for almost all the campus. 3. Campus maintenance and beautification committee is very active to keep infrastructure in well maintained condition by taking feedback and reviews from students and staff. 4. Most of the departments are provided with laptops and intranet facility with provision of net facility of 10 MBPS speed. 5. Through various activities organized by Gymkhana department the play grounds are maintained every month to keep them in good condition.
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2.5 Student Support and Progress:
2.5.1 Student Progression
Formal tracking system in all departments of outgoing students in respect of their placements yet to be developed. Many ex-students highly placed and bringing pride to the college through their achievements and social gains. Higher pass percentage in respect of university examinations. Low drop out ration.
1. College Alumni Association is registered and they guide the present students with their achievements and progress through interaction in get-together programmes. They also help to organize campus interviews by their companies in the college. 2. The results declared in last five years are up to the marks comparing to other colleges having 2 or 3 students in merit of post graduate courses and one gold medalist in MA Marathi. 3. By the policy of the college to conduct the courses for middle class poor students educationally lagging students, counseling sessions , financial help through earn and learn, the dropout rate of the students is negligible.
2.5.2 Student Support
Informal coaching in soft skills, preparation for competitive tests and social confidence. Earn while you learn scheme a good initiative for the needy students. Career guidance initiative specially for girls through Vidyarthini Manch Publication of magazine
1. Competitive examination guidance center is established in the college which conducts regular programmes on every Friday and Saturday. Guidance from experts is provided from time to time to the students we have enrolled in the center. A separate library room is established for these students which is made available from 2.30 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. in the campus. 2. In-house publications like compilation of poems of the students (Mazi Aai), compilation of students’ activities like poster competitions, model making competitions, research work, etc. 3. The college publishes modern magazine where students contribute their write-ups through poems, articles, reports, etc. the research center departments have decided to publish research journal with ISSN number every year which contains research work of the staff from the college.
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2.5.3 Student Activities
Sports co-curricular achievements very encouraging. A large number of students associations and clubs. Active Women cell, counseling services for the students. Alumni participation and interest in the college.
1. The sport activities co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities are enhanced. Alumni participation and interest is increasing. Number of college committees and association, is increased.
2.5.4 Best Practices in Student Support and Progression (if any)
Student welfare measures. Ranks in the university examinations.
1. There is consideration improvement in these aspects.
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2.6 Governance and Leadership
2.6.1 Institutional Vision & Leadership
Supportive relationship with mutual cooperation to realize institutional vision. Health affiliation bond with the university and its BCUD. Committed management playing its position role in the development of the college.
1. This tradition is continued and there are improvements also.
2.6.2 Organizational Arrangements
Internal committees and decentralization ensure smooth and problem-free administration. Grievances redressed effectively. Coordinated approach in all activities and administrative matters of the college.
There is continuation and betterment in such aspects.
2.6.3 Strategy Development & Deployment
Management commitment, support and leadership well placed. Pivotal role of the Principal in Planning. MIS yet to be properly developed.
New softwares for development of MIS are purchased and effectively used.
2.6.4 Human Resource Management
Adequate faculty with due recognition. CHB appointments could dilute commitment to teaching. Academic development programmes permitted. Research orientation be embedded in faculty enhancement culture.
There is improvement in research orientation. CHB appointments are minimized and regular appointments are increased.
2.6.5 Financial Management & Resource Mobilisation
Effective checks and balances in accounts in place. Computerized finance management. Better lifting of allocations from UGC and other funding agencies elicited. Good financial discipline through strategic budget planning, resource mobilization and utilization of funds.
Finance Committee has been established to maintain and improve ‘financial discipline’.
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2.6.6 Best Practices in Governance and Leadership (if any)
Healthy team work contributes to the ambience of the college. Resource mobilization through letting out of college rooms for competitive tests.
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2.7 Innovative Practices:
2.7.1 Internal Quality Assurance System
IQAC in place with its quality assurance, planning and monitoring role. Healthy coordination among various departments and disciplines.
IQAC has become more effective. Coordination of all the departments has been maintained and improved.
2.7.2 Inclusive Practices
Community engagement through voluntary activities of NSS and NCC. Classes for the weak students. Equity transparency in admissions assured.
In these aspects also college has made betterment in last five years.
2.7.3 Stakeholder Relationships
Proper academic planning mooted and executed by Management, Principal and the faculty. Wider consultation among faculty members enriches the formulation and delivery of prescribed course contents. Social concerns of different sections of students addressed. Formal feedback mechanism from stakeholders could be institutionalized.
Formal feedback mechanism from different stakeholders has been institutionalized in last five years.
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SWOC Analysis observations by Peer Team
♦Institutional Strength
Centrally located and well maintained campus with adequate learning resources. Supportive management, committed faculty and well behaved students. Impressive extension and outreach. IQAC monitoring for assuring quality inputs. Career guidance addressed.
♦Institutional Weaknesses
CHB appointments dilute commitment to teaching output. Liaison with parents not regular. Research yet to be an institutional Faculty imperative. Soft skills and language laboratory along with library support systems.
Compliance:
1. CHB appointments are minimized and regular appointments are made to the maximum possible level. 2. Parent-Teacher Association has been established. 3. Number of research centers is increased. Research conferences are organized every year.
♦Institutional Opportunities
Mega-city exposure and institutional advantage with diverse availability of interaction. Opportunity for advanced learning techniques at different levels of teaching. More add-on job-ready courses.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR QUALITY ENHANCEMENT OF THE INSTITUTION
1. The college may plan to introduce an array of subjects in all the three streams with greater inter-disciplinary combinations, flexibility and mobility at the UG and PG levels. Sufficient options are made available at undergraduate level, limited by campus availability and time schedules. At post graduate level Choice Based Credit Course system is followed from June 2013.
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As far as interdisciplinary combinations, enhancement of employability within existing academic structure and flexibility college has designed 24 Certificate courses for UG and PG students. 2. There should be a perspective plan to progressively modernize and remove obsolescence in laboratories, library and other areas which call for update. All science laboratories are modernize infrastructure wise with the grants received from UGC under BSR program and the instruments are updated with DST –FIST, CPE and Star College grant from DBT. Library is modernized by infrastructure and also Digital Library is developed and is in operation. Office is shifted in new administration building and computerized for its working with ERP software.
3. Library being the hub of all academic activity calls for concerted planning to give it the modern shape, ambience and upkeep with its latest books, journals and update in information pool for students and faculty. Its holding should be digitized. Eventually a digital library be established in due course. Digital record room is established, from where digitized reference books, teachers notes are accessible to students. A digital Library is established in the college and is inaugurated on 31st July 2013. Ambiance of the library with infrastructure, new storage cupboards and easily accessibility through computerized data OPEC helps to locate book, journal in the library. Latest Journal, Reference Books, Competitive examination books are purchased with recommendations of students, head of the departments and Library committee.
4. Basic Science education requires to be reinvented in consonance with the national debate on its relevance, role and importance to channelize students’ talent in national development more effectively. College conducts one International, one National and two state level conferences every year. Students are the part for organizing, participant in these conferences. Students are encouraged for research activity and present it in conferences. Science students participate in various competitions from college level to National level. Star College scheme awarded by DBT assisted to breed basics of science.
5. For continuous teacher training while they are allowed to attend ASCs there should be a provision of sabbatical leave as well so as to enable them to enhance their academic base. Teachers are sanctioned duty leave for attending the teacher training program, refresher courses, orientation courses, summer vacation training programs.
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College organizes teacher training program to enhance academic base, IQAC conducts quality enhancement workshop for every department.
6. Communication skills, histrionic talents and confidence building measures in the students could be promoted for their better placements. College has developed 24 certificate courses beside University syllabus supporting the subject knowledge. Soft skill programs are organized for UG and PG students. Group Discussions, Seminars, Debate competition, Vyapar Mela are organized.
7. The college may prepare for the application and grant of Autonomous status which will enable it to have complete academic and functional freedom. The process of autonomous status for the college is initiated. For Autonomous status of the college, parent body originated talks of Vice chancellors, Educational Experts, Meetings with Head of the Departments conducted. Infrastructure and staff are organized by view of autonomous functional status in future.
8. For seeking more funds for innovative programs the college may apply to the UGC for its identification as College with Potential for Excellence. College acquired status of College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) from UGC in 2011. College has also received DST-FIST, DBT STAR, UGC BSR Scheme and additional grants.
9. Consultancy and Research culture should become a professional imperative for the faculty with the support and encouragement of the authorities of the college. Research culture is promoted among teachers and students. Many of the teachers presented papers in National conferences, Publications with cite index and good impact factor. Staff and students encouraged for research by providing seed money by the college. College filed Indian patent as a output of research work of students under guidance of Dr. Rebecca Thmomre, Biotechnology Department.
10. May introduce the teaching of foreign as well as other Indian languages. German language is introduced at B.A. special level. Certificate, Diploma course in German .French, Japan languages introduced. International conference on ‘Enhancing employability by learning foreign languages’ was organized by the college.
11. Many more add-on job-ready courses as per UGC and university norms be introduced while many more be considered as hobby courses for others. College has sanctioned certificate courses by Savitribai Phune Pune University
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Applied for carrier oriented courses to UGC
12. Possibility to seek research grants from different funding agencies be pursued. Grants are received from BCUD, DBT,DST , ISRO , UGC ( details be given)
13. Formal system of tracking alumni be evolved. Department wise tracking of alumni is followed. Alumni Association is registered and members are recorded through college website link. College Alumni are invited by the departments at various occasions along with their parents.
14. Hostel amenities be improved to the advantage of the hostellers. More accommodation is made available to girl students. College has made provision for International students with parent body association with accommodation of 24 students. Student welfare officer guides and helps for hostel accommodation for needy students.
5. DECLARATION BY THE HEAD OF THE INSTITUTION
I certify that the data included in this Self-study Report (SSR) are true to the best of my knowledge.
This SSR is prepared by the institution after internal discussions, and no part thereof has been outsourced.
I am aware that the Peer team will validate the information provided in this SSR during the peer team visit.
Dr. Rajendra Shankar Zunjarrao Signature of the Head of the institution with seal:
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